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Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (26 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there is a link between the level of damages awarded by the Redress Board to individual complainants and the timing of the complaints made. [7853/08]

Written Answers — Inquiry into Child Abuse: Inquiry into Child Abuse (26 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse's final report to be published; and the reason the completion of the Commission's work has been delayed. [7854/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (26 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on implementing the recommendations of the task force report on dyslexia; the portions of the report which have not been implemented; the reason for her failure to implement those elements of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7982/08]

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (26 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to receive the second report from the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. [7952/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (26 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 482: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of the 4,858 housing units that were constructed during January 2008 that were social housing units; and the number that were affordable housing units. [7488/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (26 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 483: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of the 77,097 housing units constructed during the twelve months preceding January 2008 that were social housing units; and the number that were affordable housing units.. [7489/08]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (26 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 496: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the widespread concern regarding the collation and removal of thousands of individuals from the electoral register in the Dublin region and in particular in the Dublin South County Council area, he has had discussions or meetings on this issue; and if he will have a formal or independent...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (26 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 497: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding the attempted removal of thousands of voters off the Dublin south west register particularly in the local authority estates of Knockmore, Killinardan, Kiltalown, Jobstown and Fettercairn areas of west Tallaght, Dublin 24 prior to the last election;...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 66: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the criteria for receiving a VRT reduction on a vehicle due to a disability or physical impairment; and if the vehicle in question can be used for commercial activity, such as use as a taxi, in any circumstances. [8237/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (28 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter — the violent killings of two young Polish men in Drimnagh, to whose families we offer our sincerest sympathies, and the urgent need for the Government to address the youth drink culture and associated violence. The high number of off-licences opening in communities with little or no...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (28 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the growing number of construction companies refusing to employ direct workers and the increased use of agency workers in this sector. [8255/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (28 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the delay in granting a work permit to a company (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if the matter will be expedited. [8603/08]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (28 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 210: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the noise restrictions that apply to licensed premises located within apartment developments; the recourse available to residents disturbed by noise from such premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8663/08]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (28 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 211: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislation exists or is planned to deal with situations where residents of apartment buildings are disturbed during normal sleeping hours by the noises created by their building's ventilation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8664/08]

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I met a chief superintendent recently and he said that——

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ——the number of gardaí dealing with traffic is ringfenced. Would the Minister consider ringfencing the number of gardaí on community policing, given the value he placed on this initiative in his contribution earlier? The number should be ringfenced and encouragement given towards preventing the high turnover in community police.

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome the Minister's statement that the facilities have been upgraded. Is the Minister confident there are sufficient trainers available as well as the equipment and ammunition for members of the Garda Síochána to train in firearms use? Has the Commissioner brought to the Minister's attention the desire for additional weaponry for the Garda Síochána and what steps are being taken to...

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I asked whether the Commissioner made any requests.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 Mar 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Ba mhaith liom cead a lorg rún a rith chun an Dáil a chur ar Athló chun gné rí-thábhactach a phlé láithreach, namely, the need for the Government to reassess Ireland's relationship, particularly the preferential trade agreement, with Israel in the light of recent attacks in the Gaza Strip in which so far at least 116 Palestinians, including 22 children, have been killed and 350...

Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion (4 Mar 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 1: To delete paragraphs 4 to 15 and substitute the following: "—believes that Government failures have resulted in serious drug, gun and knife crime becoming a growing concern in all parts of the state; believes central Government, an Garda Síochána, local authorities and all relevant statutory bodies must prioritise serious drug, gun and knife...