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Written Answers — Gangland Crime: Gangland Crime (27 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which firearms were used in respect of each year from 1998 to date in 2009; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases in which convictions were secured; if he is satisfied with the level of detection and conviction in such cases; and...

Third Level Funding. (28 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the research that has been initiated or completed under Irish Aid's programme for strategic co-operation with higher education and research institutions launched in December 2006. [21834/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (28 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he proposes to take to implement the Accra Agenda for Action. [21836/09]

Written Answers — National Landscape Strategy: National Landscape Strategy (28 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 173: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in publishing a draft national landscape strategy for public consultation; the person in his Department who is preparing the NLS; the qualifications these staff have in landscape architecture, landscape management and landscape planning; the timetable he is working to, in preparing...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (9 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 655: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the condition of a school (details supplied); if, in view of the poor condition of this school, a new building is now an urgent matter; the action he will take to help this school; if at this stage remedial work to improve the building is too costly and if a new building would make more financial...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received correspondence from persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22351/09]

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: I welcome the Bill and the Government's response to it. I congratulate Deputy Varadkar for progressing this issue. The proposal to increase to €3,000 the amount which can be claimed in the small claims court is eminently sensible. The proposal to extend the court's remit to include business debts may seem a small matter but, from a business point of view, it is significant. Earlier...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (10 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status regarding the bilateral agreement relating to inter-country adoption between Ireland and Russia; if a copy of the agreement will be provided to parents in order that all parties are fully aware of their rights and duties under this agreement; the nature and legal status of the agreement between the Health Service Executive,...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (10 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the bilateral adoption agreement between Ireland and Vietnam; if she will renew the bilateral adoption agreement between Ireland and Vietnam before the Adoption Bill 2009 is passed; the position regarding inter-country adoption, in particular such adoptions between Ireland and Vietnam; the status of the agreement...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (10 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason, in view of the report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, an institution (details supplied) in County Wicklow was not deemed a named institution under the redress board despite complaints that were made regarding abuse in this State-run institution; the steps he will take to ensure that those who suffered abuse...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new school in respect of a school (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the most recent reading of lead contamination in the water is 409 and that it should read 25 and that the local authority has stated that it is not responsible for the pipes from the meter...

Written Answers — Building Energy Rating: Building Energy Rating (11 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 59: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to building energy rating certificates, his attention has been drawn to the fact that law agents are not involved in the majority of commercial lettings and that this is the area that is lacking in compliance; if he will ensure that Sustainable Energy Ireland and local building control...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: That is an outrageous statement.

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Deputy Woods is scraping the bottom of the barrel.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (16 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm that there are seven vacancies arising on the Irish Sports Council as of 1 July 2009; the steps being taken to fill these vacancies; the criteria being laid down in respect of these appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23689/09]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (16 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 222: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to Bray recycling centre, County Wicklow, he has received a reply from the council following his correspondence earlier in June 2009; the details contained in that reply and his views on same; when the persons will return to work in the recycling centre; and if he will make a statement on the...

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals to implement the combined substance misuse policy agreed by the Government at its meeting on 31 March 2009. [23856/09]

Funding to Support Homeless People (17 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of persons, in respect of his Department and each of the State agencies or boards for which he has responsibility, who are working on temporary contracts; the number of such contracts that are due to expire by the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23855/09]

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: I move amendment No. 48: In page 49, line 40, to delete "on" and substitute "including". This is a modest proposal. It seems the Minister is being excessively cautious in not accepting it. It relates to a person making a complaint. There is a tendency in legislation on occasion to specify what people can do but by being so specific it may mean that certain areas of concern are not...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Liz McManus: I support Deputy Coveney in this regard. We all recognise that, generally speaking, standards in Irish broadcasting are good, and long may it remain so. Occasionally, however, people have made mistakes, and sometimes that can be extremely distressing for those affected. If that were not the case, there would not be provision for a complaints procedure or right of reply. Of those of us who...