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Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the rationale for the different criteria for the carers respite grant applying before and after the child reaches 16; if this issue is being examined as part of the review of payments to carers; if not, if she will ensure that this issue is reviewed as part of that process; the estimated cost to the State of extending automatic...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will provide the figures available to her on the number of children who moved from domiciliary care allowance to disability allowance in each of the past three years. [21016/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the new changes in rent supplement ceiling are expected; the changes envisaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21058/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will be making a capital allocation for the building programme of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; when the school authorities including the board of management and principal will be informed; and the length of time the construction period will last. [20986/08]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made with regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase Garda numbers to 15,000 by 2010 and 16,000 by 2012; if he is satisfied that these targets will be met; the strength of the Garda force as of 1 June 2007 and at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/08]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will implement the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase penalties under the Public Order Act particularly for alcohol related disorder and increase the fines for supplying alcohol to persons under 18 from €1,500 to €5,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21102/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (29 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage increase in electricity use in winter 2007; his views on ESRI warnings in winter 2007 that electricity capacity was at a stage where forced shutdowns of aging plants during winter peak demand could result in shortages; if he is confident that there will be sufficient capacity in winter 2008; and...

Written Answers — Emergency Call Services: Emergency Call Services (29 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position of the tendering process for the State's emergency call service; when it will be implemented; the amount it will cost; if there will be a period when some people may be left without this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21387/08]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (29 May 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of schools on the DEIS list; the estimated number of school children in these schools that are not currently receiving funding under a school meals programme; the steps she is taking to encourage applications to identify the reason some schools have not applied; and her findings in this regard. [21511/08]

Government Pay Awards. (4 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the changing economic climate, the Government proposes to review its decision to accept substantial pay increases for Members of Cabinet, albeit on a deferred basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21971/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure Reviews: Departmental Expenditure Reviews (4 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the purpose and extent of the efficiency reviews of public expenditure as cited in the OECD's 2008 Economic Survey of Ireland; the terms of reference of these reviews; the person who is carrying out these reviews; when he expects these reviews to be completed; if and when these reviews will be published; and if he will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Why will we rise on 3 July?

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her specific plans in place to implement the recommendations of the Health Information and Quality Authority Report on the misdiagnosis of Ms. Rebecca O'Malley; if the implementation is being monitored by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22171/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in the provision of suitable accommodation for patients with cystic fibrosis who need to be hospitalised; the number of extra beds that will be made available in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22172/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Transport the stage of preparation of the Road Traffic Bill; if the proposed heads of the Bill have been agreed; the measures contained in the Bill; when he intends to publish the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23272/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (17 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the process of mutual recognition of penalty points across the EU; the plans he has to reform the National Vehicle Driver File to record all motoring offences committed on roads here whether by drivers with Irish or foreign licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23274/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views in relation to the proposal to relocate the Central Mental Hospital, Dundrum to the site of the proposed prison at Thornton Hall; and if she views it appropriate to move a therapeutic centre to the grounds of a prison which would inevitably lead to greater stigmatisation of mental illness and which runs counter to the values...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 has had their application for home help turned down; and if she will reconsider this application in view of the person's circumstances and the benefit that the support would bring to this person. [23616/08]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (17 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 559: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the advantages of involving people who experience poverty and the organisations that work with them in developing, finalising and implementing the forthcoming National Action Plan on Social Inclusion 2008 to 2010. [22667/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Jun 2008)

Róisín Shortall: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will ensure that all automated phone lines are correctly updated in line with the appropriate payment names; and if she will further ensure that the State pension is correctly referred to as contributory or non-contributory and transition pensions respectively. [22776/08]