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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 901: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the status of an application in respect of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14838/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 904: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No 173 of 19 November 2009 the status of a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14861/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (20 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 959: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) qualifies for a maintenance grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15525/10]

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Recent events are a stark reminder to all of us that nature is in control and that we have no power over acts of God. As an island nation on the periphery of Europe, we are dependent on fossil fuels, which are costly to supply and import. They currently make up 96% of our energy demands. If we are to restore the country's competitiveness and end our over-dependence on imports, we must...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (21 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the number of foreign direct investment greenfield projects assisted by the Industrial Development Authority which have been set up here over the past five years; the location of these projects; the percentage of new jobs created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15855/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to reports that the intensive care unit and associated anaesthetic cover is to be removed from the Mid Western Region Hospital, Ennis, County Clare as and from July 2010; her views regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15858/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the planned upgrade of the Mid Western Regional Hospital, Ennis, County Clare; when she expects this project to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15859/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views in relation to the future of the Mid Western Regional Hospital, Ennis, County Clare; if this hospital will continue as an acute medical hospital into the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15860/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15886/10]

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (21 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 497 of 2 March 2010, when an application will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15979/10]

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010. The Bill amends the National Oil Reserves Agency Act 2007 in order to establish a bio-fuel obligation scheme with the result that 4% of transport fuels will comprise bio-fuels. The Bill establishes a bio-fuel obligation scheme. Some 4% of transport fuels will come from renewable...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Good. Some of my councillor colleagues use them as well. The success of this product proves there is a market for miscanthus and, therefore, we should encourage more farmers to diversify and not to have all their eggs in one basket given the way the markets are currently. The other big problem facing Irish producers of bio-fuels is the fact that imported bio-fuels from countries like...

Nursing Home Subventions. (22 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: I thank the Acting Chairman who always brings a breath of fresh air to the Chair and is very efficient.

Nursing Home Subventions. (22 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: I welcome the opportunity to raise this important issue on the Adjournment debate and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for it. The fair deal nursing home scheme which came into effect on 27 October 2009 was described by the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, at the time as a groundbreaking change within the nursing home sector. It was to give peace of mind to people who required...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (22 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the issuing of passports; if there is a backlog of passports to be issued; the number involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16199/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (22 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the problems the habitual residence clause is causing for Irish citizens returning home; where returning Irish exiles are being refused immediate social welfare assistance which is resulting in severe financial hardship; his plans to introduce changes to deal with this situation; and if he will...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (22 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 564 of 16 February 2010, the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has been refused a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16118/10]

Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to promote electric transport apart from the capital grant of €5,000 recently announced. [16572/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on a meeting (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16361/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Apr 2010)

Pat Breen: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to open a drugs treatment centre in Ennis, County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16883/10]