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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has undertaken any aspect of amalgamation or abolition of State agencies or semi-State bodies or boards within his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40919/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the effect Budget 2009 has had on the proposal of a 3% payroll reduction as outlined in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40920/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied); if it will be included in the next new school building list; if his attention has been drawn to the conditions experienced by the schoolchildren and teachers in this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41095/08]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (19 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount of the funding for the Arts Council and the Irish Sports Council that is provided through National Lottery funding; the percentage of funding for 2008 and 2009 which has been provided for these organisations by the National Lottery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41122/08]

Written Answers — National Cultural Institutions: National Cultural Institutions (19 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the extended opening hours of the National Museums during the summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41135/08]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (20 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 20: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of labour inspectors employed by the National Employment Rights Authority; the number of labour inspectors available for assignment on normal duties; the number of labour inspectors in training following recruitment; the status of the recruitment campaign to increase the Labour Inspectorate to 90...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (20 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 49: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number, in respect of EU directives for which her Department has responsibility, remaining to be implemented; the directives that are overdue; the number of reasoned opinions received from the EU Commission since 2002 to date in 2008 regarding delays or non-implementation of such directives; and if she...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (25 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans there are to increase the number of paediatric surgeons here in view of the small number currently employed in comparison to similar countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42442/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (25 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will engage with the Department of Education and Science on the proposed reduction in places in higher education nursing courses to find ways in which these places can be retained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42441/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is intended to extend the mandate of the Irish contingent serving with EUFOR beyond March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42765/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Defence the outcome of the investigation ordered by the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces into the circumstances in which two Russian crewed Ukrainian owned helicopters were leased for the transporting of Irish troops in Chad, when it subsequently emerged that the helicopters were not licensed to carry passengers; the amount paid out in respect of...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (27 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 22: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money being spent in regard to the awareness campaign relating to the draft register of electors. [43059/08]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Nov 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 57: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his position on the cap and share scheme; if he has a preference for a cap and share scheme or for a carbon tax; the reasons for his preference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37139/08]

Telecommunications Services. (2 Dec 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the evidence he has that the preferred tender for the national broadband scheme will provide high quality broadband; the way he will ensure that his Department's map is an accurate reflection of the areas that currently do not have broadband; the cost of the national broadband scheme; the timeframe for its...

Telecommunications Services. (2 Dec 2008)

Liz McManus: I thank the Minister for what was not a very informative answer. After such a long delay, he might have expected to get some kudos for finally announcing the contract, but in fact he put out a very short statement to be met by very widespread disappointment, dismay and at times downright hostility as regards the choice of 3. The Minister has already posted his message on www.boards.ie,...

Telecommunications Services. (2 Dec 2008)

Liz McManus: It is a matter of concern that there is now a body of opinion about the provision so far. I do not hold a brief for any company, but I want to see the service provided, particularly in Wicklow where it is an issue. The Minister has stated there will be a five-year contract. I understood that originally the scheme was to take 22 months, plus, presumably, the period before that for normal...

Alternative Energy Projects. (2 Dec 2008)

Liz McManus: I presume the Minister accepts that the meeting of targets requires a considerable amount of imported bio-fuels and the issue of traceability is crucial. I have been struck by the fact that when I raised this in the past the Minister was not even able to tell me what percentage of bio-fuels were imported as opposed to indigenous, let alone from where it was coming, and yet other countries...

Alternative Energy Projects. (2 Dec 2008)

Liz McManus: I have here details of a Scandinavian company, Norenergi, which has specific requirements of suppliers. The Minister can look for it. It seems there is no difficulty.

Alternative Energy Projects. (2 Dec 2008)

Liz McManus: On a point of information——

Alternative Energy Projects. (2 Dec 2008)

Liz McManus: The requirement set out by Norenergi, which is a huge company, is that suppliers must meet written assurances on GMOs and palm acid distillate. It is that specific, it is a requirement and there is no doubt about it. This company is not waiting for any European flimflam; it is doing it now.