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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the decision on the allocation of a special needs assistant to a child (details supplied) in County Clare; if they are entitled to ongoing individual support from the National Council for Special Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24941/09]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (24 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capacity of mechanical and biological waste treatment; the amount of waste produced here; if his landfill targets will be met without resorting to incineration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25122/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if on-line back to school allowance application forms are being processed; the reason the Health Service Executive does not have the application forms to hand at a location (details supplied) in County Clare; if there is confusion with regard to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25254/09]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 192: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1013 of 2 April 2008, if he will report on the status of a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25501/09]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (25 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25502/09]

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation for the mid-west. The late Jim Mitchell, as Minister for Communications, placed the US pre-inspection legislation before this House in June 1986. This was to provide the legislative framework for the establishment of US immigration at Shannon Airport. At that time the aviation industry was in the midst of uncertainty. A...

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: It was implemented at the wrong time.

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Why impose a departure tax when passenger numbers are falling?

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: The Minister would not accept any suggestion made on this side.

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: This section refers to the functions of the Irish law enforcement officers. There are times in Shannon Airport, particularly when transatlantic flights are leaving in the morning, when customs officers and gardaí are busy. We anticipate many private aircraft coming through the airport. What happens if goods are seized and people are turned back and placed in the jurisdiction of the Irish...

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Earlier the Minister acknowledged the facility at Shannon Airport cost €20 million to build while the facility at the Dublin Airport cost €30 million which was incorporated in the building of the second terminal. It puts Shannon at a disadvantage that it must raise its preclearance charges from €1.50 to €10.50 to recoup some of the building costs. I accept Shannon's preclearance...

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: The Minister was one such fairy godmother for a long time.

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: That will not make Shannon Airport very competitive.

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Will those using the Government jet use the preclearance facility at Shannon Airport when they are en route to the US?

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: It is a good question. Will Ministers use the preclearance facility at Shannon Airport?

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Will Ministers use the preclearance facility at Shannon Airport?

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: I have asked a legitimate question. Will the Government jet stop at Shannon Airport on its way from Baldonnel to the United States?

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: All political parties welcome the passing of this important Bill. I am delighted it has gone through the House without any problems. When it is enacted, it will be very good for the mid-west region. I hope those using commercial and private airlines will avail of the preclearance facility. I encourage the Minister to initiate a similar arrangement to provide for cargo preclearance. I...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (30 Jun 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the processing of aquaculture licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25965/09]