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Written Answers — Cycling Action Plan: Cycling Action Plan (5 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Transport the schedule for national bike week 2010; the actions of the national cycle policy framework that have been implemented; the proposed cost of implementing this strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17866/10]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (5 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Transport when he was last briefed on the proposed closure of the Rosslare to Waterford rail line by Irish Rail in view of the fact that this will be a critical link in the context of the fully reopened western rail corridor; the steps that he has taken to examine all possible ways of keeping this commuter rail line open; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Procurement Policy: Procurement Policy (5 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance the strategies he has in place to ensure that with more centralised and globalised purchasing of supplies and equipment that local suppliers here are not disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18366/10]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (5 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the dredging and reclamation of the river at the confluence of the Rivers Barrow and Suir from Snowhill to Drumdowney Point, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17767/10]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (5 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the proposals he has to commission the Economic and Social Research Institute, An Coimisinéir Teanga or other research institute to establish the extent of public money being spent on the maintenance and development of the Irish language across the State and public sector to establish the objective of each...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (5 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase the rate of qualified adult dependant payment for persons who are in receipt of a reduced rate of pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17752/10]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the regulations he plans to introduce in regard to the use of bio-fuels for central heating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17843/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (5 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 405: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the assistance she will provide to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17998/10]

Irish Language (11 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. The list sounds impressive but I must ask whether there is evidence to confirm the efforts of Foras na Gaeilge have increased the use of the Irish language, particularly its oral use. It was recently brought to my notice that Foras na Gaeilge does not come within the remit of the Freedom of Information Act because a cross-Border body is...

Irish Language (11 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: I welcome the Minister's support for the idea of giving citizens as much information as possible about the operation of Foras na Gaeilge. Can Foras na Gaeilge choose to ignore correspondence from citizens?

Written Answers — An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (11 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 76: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an mbeidh díospóireacht ann sa Dáil ar an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Gaeilge roimh shos an tSamhraidh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith.. [19021/10]

Written Answers — An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (11 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 80: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an mó cruinniú den Fhochoiste Rialtais don Ghaeilge a bhí ann in 2010. [19022/10]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (12 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he has received any report from the Labour Court regarding a possible change in the national minimum wage; if not, when he expects to receive its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19187/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (12 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of redundancies notified in his Department from 2002 to date in 2010; the number of projected redundancies for 2010; the amount of money awarded in statutory redundancy payment from 2002 to 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19188/10]

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (12 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Transport the proposals he has to dramatically reduce the waiting time for the national car test in Dungarvan, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19530/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (13 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which firearms were used from 1988 to date in 2010; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases in which convictions were secured; if he has satisfied himself with the level of detection and conviction in such cases; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (13 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of An Garda Síochána at the latest date for which figures are available broken down by full members, those who have attested but not yet concluded their training, those in training; the expected number that will be recruited during 2010; the anticipated numbers at each above category at the end of 2010; the...

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (13 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take arising from a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19852/10]

Written Answers — Occupational Diseases: Occupational Diseases (18 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will address the needs of former miners who have chronic health problems as a result of mining; if they can be treated as special cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20204/10]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (18 May 2010)

Brian O'Shea: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that private and public ambulance services are appropriately subject to standards inspection, vetting of staff and other quality control measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20201/10]