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Human Rights Issues: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: An bhfuil aon rud le rá ag an Teachta Dála faoin Afraic?

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: This is an important debate about Africa.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Maybe the Taoiseach should call in the Captain of the Guard.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: That was the answer we received last year. We must wait for another report.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: There is no point asking questions if they are not answered.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I am privileged to have the opportunity to make a few observations on this important legislation. God knows it is a long time coming but it will have an impact in a substantial and measurable way on the lives of tens of thousands of citizens. It will impact on their carers, families and loved ones and on their quality of life. This cannot be said of much of the legislation that goes through...

Written Answers — Immigrant Services: Immigrant Services (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for the establishment of a new one-stop shop for dealing with all immigration matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10769/05]

Written Answers — Security Industry: Security Industry (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress which has been made in the Garda investigation into two robberies of security vans in Dublin during March 2005 in which more than €4 million was taken; the total amount taken in raids on security vans during 2004 and to date in 2005; the number of such cases in which charges have been laid; if he is...

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when a decision will be made in respect of the application of Wexford County Council for urgently needed funding to address coastal erosion issues in County Wexford; if his attention has been drawn to the severe damage caused by winter storms at New Ross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11141/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the importance of the viability of the post office networks that social welfare payments be made through the post office; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the post office is not listed as a payment method on some social welfare forms; his views on whether this method of...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 728: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) who has been informed that her application for residency on the basis of marriage to an Irish national will take approximately 14 to 16 months minimum to process; this person's legal status here; if she has the right to live and work here; when her holiday visa...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 846: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 571 of 8 February 2005 if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an application for funding has now been located within her Department; the position regarding this application from a school (details supplied) for the upgrading of existing accommodation; if sanction for temporary...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 813: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the commitment in the 2002 programme for Government to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio in our schools, the reason the average class size in a school (details supplied) remains at 29:1; when the progressive introduction of maximum class guidelines in this school will begin; if at least one additional teacher will be...

Written Answers — Modern Language Teaching: Modern Language Teaching (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 899: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will take steps to ensure that legislation intended to curb bogus language schools here does not have the effect of preventing non-EU persons attending bona fide educational establishments here on a short to medium term basis from undertaking part-time employment to alleviate their living expenses; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 901: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the circumstances at a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; the timeframe for reduction of the pupil-teacher ratio and improvement in learning supports for this school; if she will consider an application for funding to enable the board of management to provide additional accommodation; and...

Written Answers — School Capital Programme: School Capital Programme (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 920: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount spent from the school capital programme on primary schools in County Wexford in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10638/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 921: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for special needs assistants submitted to her Department from primary schools in County Wexford in 2004; the number of special assistants employed by schools in County Wexford during 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10639/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 922: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for special needs assistants submitted to her Department from secondary schools in County Wexford in 2004; the number of learning support teachers employed by schools in County Wexford in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10640/05]

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Give them a few batons.

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: After years of pressure, the Health and Safety (Amendment) Bill was introduced into this House and passed at Second Stage and Committee Stage because of the urgency of the situation. A variety of groups outside the House, including trade unions, had lobbied for a measure to increase workplace safety. We are now waiting for approximately three hours of Report Stage time to complete the Bill so...