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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of wind farm projects nationally currently at gate three status; the number of these projects in County Galway; the potential capacity of these projects; the number likely to proceed in 2010; the number which have proceeded to construction and connection in each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in County Galway that were participants in the REP scheme in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; the number that transferred to REP scheme four; the number of farmers in County Galway that have lost out due to his decision to prevent transfer to REP scheme four; the financial loss as a consequences of this...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the names of pork processors in County Galway that received compensation through his Department from the contamination of pig feed by dioxin in 2008 and 2009; the amount in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2376/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the loss to County Galway farmers as a result of his decision in 2008 and 2009 to reduce and cut in farm income support schemes and farm development schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2377/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in County Galway who are participants in REP schemes in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; the numbers who subsequently transferred to REP scheme four; the number of farmers in County Galway who have lost out due to his decision to prevent transfer to REP scheme four; and the financial loss as a consequence...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in County Galway that have received assistance or financial support from his Department following the flooding in December 2009; the amount already allocated by his Department; the average value of each allocation; his estimate of the final allocation from his Department to assist these farmers; and...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Galway who benefited under the summer works scheme in 2008 and 2009; the number of offers for which there was no uptake; the amount of grants offered in each case; the projected potential grant for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2379/10

Written Answers — School Textbooks: School Textbooks (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will regulate the use of recommended basic text books at second level in order that the current costs of providing text books for all subjects in order to reduce the pressure from publishing companies on teachers and pupils and parents on costly changes in text books while there is little change in curriculum content from...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will reconsider his demand for a once off payment of school bus transport and revert to the per term payment in view of the current economic climate and the hardship caused by the demand for full annual fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2381/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average or standard cost per square meter area for the rent of prefab class rooms paid by his Department for each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; if there has been a reduction in these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2392/10]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (26 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to increase the number of training places on community employment schemes during 2010 in view of the increased number of unemployed, especially the numbers in the under 30 years age group; if it is her intention to relax the age requirement rules under 60 years and the limit of time for...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward legislation to protect both householders and businesses who were previously insured and are now being refused insurance due to recent flooding; if householders and businesses currently insured but not impacted by recent flooding have to pay increased premiums or levy even though they were not affected by recent flooding...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (26 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of fraudulent claims that have been identified by her Department for both Galway City and County in 2009; the amount of moneys involved in these fraudulent claims; the most common cases involved in these claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3493/10]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (26 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway for compensation under the bog compensation scheme who applied in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3494/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme four participants whose application for payment are delayed due to a discrepancy in relation to chemical P; the reason the persons concerned have not been notified of the delay; if this is a computing matter arising from a discrepancy between the eREP scheme and his Department's computing system....

Written Answers — Crop Losses: Crop Losses (26 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce a support scheme for the many producers of vegetables and potatoes who have had losses due to the flooding and frost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3496/10]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (26 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the fact that only 73% of second level teachers here are in permanent teaching posts, which is in contrast with most other European countries; if he will alter this situation in the interest of the delivery of the highest quality of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3495/10]

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy did not introduce insurance.

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy should go back and start again.

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy should tell that to the Minister.