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Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Pat Breen: This is a very good motion and it is timely. I believe it was the late President John F. Kennedy who said the time to repair a roof was when it was leaking. This Government has received numerous warnings to the effect that the roofs of many businesses in the country are not just leaking, but about to cave in. The clock is ticking for many businesses. Red tape, as Deputy Ring said, high...

Schools Building Projects. (21 Oct 2009)

Pat Breen: I am delighted to see my two Government colleagues from County Clare are present to support me in the Chamber tonight. Such is their enthusiasm that I know they will give strong support to the project and facilitate a meeting between the Minister and a group from Quin so that we can get the extension to the school. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me in raising this matter in the...

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Committees: Interdepartmental Committees (21 Oct 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance if the interdepartmental committee appointed to examine the investment policies of the National Pensions Reserve Fund will ensure that the internationally agreed framework of protect, respect and remedy, proposed by the UN Secretary General Special Representative on Business and Human Rights, will be a key underlining framework from which...

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of savings realised from the procurement review; the make-up of these savings; and his plans to make areas of public service delivery contestable by outside providers. [39085/09]

Written Answers — Tax Exemptions: Tax Exemptions (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 234 of 20 October 2009, if he will introduce an exemption in the Finance Bill to exempt airlines using Shannon Airport from the air travel tax until 2011 at the earliest in view of the current difficulties facing airlines operating through this airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39185/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a CAT scanner will be back in service at Ennis General Hospital, County Clare, following the suspension of this service; the position regarding the recruitment of a consultant radiologist at the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37947/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons awaiting speech therapy and occupational therapy services in County Clare; the time they are on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38081/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38234/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the effect the current embargo on the recruitment in the Health Service Executive is having on the hospital services in County Clare, particularly in frontline services; if there is increased pressure on staff; if there is are health and safety concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38264/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of frontline staff employed in our public hospitals in County Clare for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and up to 30 September 2009; the level of funding provided each year per hospital in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38265/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on setting up the primary care teams in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38266/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a decision has been made on the reopening of a unit with additional beds at a hospital (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38267/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38429/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38691/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38734/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 740: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if additional gardaí will be assigned to the Killaloe electoral area; if an extra garda will be appointed to a village (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38643/09]

Written Answers — Safety of Irish Aid Workers: Safety of Irish Aid Workers (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 768: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in conjunction with his EU colleagues, a review is planned of the security arrangements for Irish aid workers who are working in various locations all over the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38171/09]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 770: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent visit to the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38268/09]

Written Answers — Afghan Election: Afghan Election (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 771: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent election in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38271/09]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Assistance: Humanitarian Assistance (3 Nov 2009)

Pat Breen: Question 772: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will contact the Egyptian authorities to urge them to facilitate a humanitarian convoy of medical aid for Palestinians in Gaza which is being detained in Port Said; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38911/09]