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Employment Support Services. (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: It is a good scheme and I accept that.

Drainage Schemes. (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs whether it is possible for funding allocated towards roads under the CLÁR programme to be utilised for drainage works prior to or in addition to road works being carried out. [26305/07]

Drainage Schemes. (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: CLÁR is an excellent scheme which works well and I watch to ensure its budget is not cut this year. During many previous winters we had serious problems with flooding in many parts of rural Ireland. We had this problem even in the bad old days when people with horses and carts went out on wet days, marked the roads and knew where flooding problems occurred. We now have top-class educated...

Drainage Schemes. (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Will the Minister find out which among his Department, the OPW and the local authorities has responsibility for dealing with flooding? When a problem arises, nobody takes responsibility. Will a new agency be required to deal with the matter? Somebody needs to take responsibility because the issue arises every winter.

Crime Prevention. (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: In January the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources stated this could not work. Does the Minister of State agree? I agree something has to be done because we cannot allow criminals to use such telephones to run their drug empires.

Drug Use. (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Is Ireland any closer to drug testing? While everyone is discussing the abuse of alcohol and driving, more people are being killed on the roads through the abuse of drugs. There is no way to test people who drive having taken drugs when they are in a serious accident. I note the Minister of State was not attached to the Department before the general election. However, a survey was under...

Drug Use. (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: I understand it was due for completion in April.

Drug Use. (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: I thank the Minister of State and will be in contact with him.

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals for rural transport; the expected sources of funding required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26313/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the trading entitlements application for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will be processed. [26754/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 216: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures taken to comply with Article 3(5) of Directive 2003/4/EC on Access to Information on the Environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26792/07]

Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (1 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 217: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the boundaries for county council electoral purposes; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26793/07]

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: I move: "That Dáil Éireann, recognises: the very difficult situation for thousands of Irish people of undocumented status living and working in the United States; the difficulties that the undocumented Irish experience because of their irregular legal status and the fear of deportation; that the undocumented deserve enormous credit for their highly effective public awareness and lobbying...

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: The issue before us does not only affect the 50,000 undocumented Irish in the United States or impact on the families and friends we met earlier who are clearly so worried about the plight of their loved ones. It is an issue that affects us all because it is our responsibility not to turn our backs on the people who were forced to leave this country during a darker time in our economic...

Schools Building Projects. (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: On 29 November 2006, the Minister for Education and Science announced 54 major primary schools building projects. She promised they could proceed to tender and construction and that many would be constructed over the next 12 to 15 months and that most would be started in that time. The tender process for Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, Westport, has not yet been completed. The promise was made...

Schools Building Projects. (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: I have not received an answer and the Department did not even bother to include the name of the school in the Minister of State's reply. This shows that there is no commitment to the school in question.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment under the health repayment scheme. [27027/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a decision has been made in relation to Mayo General Hospital holding on to the existing oncology services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27148/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if meetings have taken place between herself and a person (details supplied) in relation to the oncology services in a hospital. [27150/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to extend the health repayment scheme to people who were living in private nursing homes because they could not get a bed in a public home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27424/07]