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Thalidomide Survivors (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: It is 50 years since a pregnancy drug called thalidomide went spectacularly wrong. The word "thalidomide" entered the dictionary, referring to an unthinking and risky approach to medicines which blighted the lives of thousands of people. Babies were born with devastating injuries. Families were torn apart and many of those affected have since died. The babies have grown up but will face an...

Thalidomide Survivors (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: I welcome the Minister of State's response and the Government's commitment to dealing with this matter. I reiterate that thalidomide sufferers in the UK received an apology from the British Government for what happened to them. I understand thalidomide victims in this country are seeking a similar gesture. Will the Minister consider making such a gesture?

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda Síochána has completed its analysis of the extent of the issue of forced labour here; and if he will meet with Migrants Rights Centre Ireland to discuss this matter. [32032/11]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (3 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 111: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 will be enacted. [32595/11]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax take on a motorist who spends €40 on petrol; the tax take on a motorist who spends €40 on diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33307/11]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax take on ATM cards, credit cards and so on for the years 2007 to 2010, inclusive, and to-date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33308/11]

Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of cigarettes, tobacco products, alcohol and so on seized by customs and excise for the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33309/11]

Written Answers — Student Support Schemes: Student Support Schemes (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken in the US and UK to increase the number of students coming to Ireland to study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33311/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Offices: Social Welfare Offices (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to refurbish social welfare offices (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33306/11]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the names of the persons on the boards of RTE, ESB, and Bord Gáis; when the term of each member of the board is due for renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33310/11]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on purchasing replacement and additional Garda mountain bikes for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; the average cost of purchasing one bike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33302/11]

Written Answers — Garda Powers: Garda Powers (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if gardaí have the powers to seize a vehicle if the vehicle is not registered to a person, if the vehicle has not got either front or rear registration plate displayed, or if the vehicle is being driven by a provisional driver unsupervised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33303/11]

Written Answers — Fireworks Seizures: Fireworks Seizures (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of fireworks seized by gardaí to date in 2011; the monetary value of the fireworks seized; the number of persons arrested and charged for possession of fireworks to date; the number of successful convictions secured to date; if he will provide same for 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases prosecuted for driving with no insurance, driving without a driving licence, driving under the influence of alcohol that have been brought in front of Swords and Balbriggan District Courts, County Dublin from 1 January 2010 to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33305/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 557: To ask the Minister for Health the addiction services currently available in north Dublin; the number of persons attending each addiction services; the number of persons on the waiting list to each addiction service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33298/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourist offices that Fáilte Ireland operate in Dublin; the location of same; the number of employees per site; the amount of turnover per site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33299/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 595: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional steps being taken to attract additional visitors from the Great Britain and US markets; the budget allocated for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33300/11]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 596: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers carried by Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33301/11]

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: I welcome the Bill, which provides that suitably qualified general practitioners setting up practice will not only treat private patients but will also treat patients holding both GP visit cards and full medical cards. There will be no limit on the number of contractors. The legislation is being introduced as a result of the commitment in the EU-IMF programme which required the introduction...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Kenny: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will issue on an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [33867/11]