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Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (10 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the presentation to leaving certificate students of the incorrect English paper; the cost involved in re-organising the sitting of this paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23241/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 14 May 2009, the progress in finalising an agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23359/09]

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: This relates to a forthcoming Bill. A very serious situation is emerging in the aviation sector given the news over the weekend that services are being withdrawn from Shannon Airport and Ryanair's announcement yesterday of a reduction of 36 flights a week and one fewer aircraft. I am pleased to see the Ministers for Transport, and Arts, Sport and Tourism present. Will the Government call...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: -----which is having considerable effect on tourism-----

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: -----in the entire country and particularly in the mid-west area?

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: It is a very serious situation.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Perhaps the Tánaiste would allow some time to discuss the matter, which is having an adverse effect on tourism.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: It relates to forthcoming legislation.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: It relates to the air navigation and transport Bill, which is due before the House shortly and the €10 tax.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Yes, it would be part of that. When is that Bill coming before the House?

Anti-Social Behaviour. (18 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Anti-social behaviour has become the scourge of many of our communities, and many people in this country are now afraid to leave their homes, for fear of being harassed or intimidated. In some cases, life has become so unbearable that local authority housing lists are swamped with applications from people who are looking for housing transfers to escape the torment. One elderly woman who...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm the date on which planning permission was obtained for the recently opened maternity unit at Cork University Hospital; the planning reference number of such permission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24783/09]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the recent announcement by Aer Lingus of the curtailment of its winter schedule to the US; the implications of these cutbacks for Shannon Airport; if he will outline his concerns to Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24586/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 28 April 2009 and bearing in mind the principle of legality, if he will confirm whether it was his Department or Dublin County Council who undertook the act formally establishing the red zones in the vicinity of Dublin Airport in 1968; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24784/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24738/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent developments in Iran following presidential election results on 12 June 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24505/09]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the delay in finalising the bilateral agreement between Ireland and Vietnam; the consequences of this delay for the families involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24530/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will distinguish between and outline the rationale for the presence of both the red zones and the restricted area in the immediate vicinity of Baldonnel Aerodrome, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24782/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24654/09]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will make a decision on an application (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24737/09]