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Abbey Theatre. (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Is An Post happy to vacate or-----

Tourism Industry. (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: I am sure the Minister is sick of hearing me talk about the airport departure tax, which I have referred to at every available opportunity since its introduction. On each occasion I raise it with the Minister, he tells me that people he has spoken to abroad and in Ireland are of the view that it is not having an impact on tourism. That is because the impact is on the airlines. The tax is...

Tourism Industry. (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: I accept there has been a retrenchment worldwide but the reality is that we are suffering more than most and it is more important to us than most because we are an island. Talking to the Minister for Transport occasionally is not enough. The Minister, Deputy Cullen, will have to drive this issue with the Minister for Finance. Apart from the damage it is doing to the airlines, it is sending...

Tourism Industry. (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: That was a good excuse some years ago but the reality now is that it is Irish people who are emigrating to China, India and elsewhere rather than vice versa, so that should not be our major concern. I know the Minister does not have responsibility for visas but he must drive this as Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism. The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has no interest in...

Confidence in Minister for Defence: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: It is the standards which apply on the Government side that are under discussion.

Confidence in Minister for Defence: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: What is the Minister's point?

Confidence in Minister for Defence: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Deputy O'Dea swore an oath.

Confidence in Minister for Defence: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Nothing changes.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to the report published recently by a foundation (details supplied) which recommends increased State financial support to replace dependence on mobile phone recycling; the extension to age six as the qualifying cut off point of State support for services, the last two years of which are currently borne by the...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the impact on the citizens of Gaza of the removal of EU funding for fuel to operate the Gaza power station; his views on the thinking behind this proposal; if he has supported same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8265/10]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (17 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 187: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if research has been carried out on the impact of energy saving measures, specifically increased house insulation, on indoor radon levels; and if advice is available to persons who are considering availing of State grants to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. [8253/10]

Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Yet not here in the House of Parliament.

Written Answers — Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (23 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she is satisfied with the capacity of the money advice and budgetary service to negotiate on person's behalf with financial institutions and sub prime lenders in relation to mortgage arrears; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8992/10]

Written Answers — Innovation Fund: Innovation Fund (23 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 134: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress made in raising capital for the Innovation Fund Ireland announced in December 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8854/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (23 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance if he or any member of his staff met with representatives of a company (details supplied) to discuss their loan application to Anglo Irish Bank and if, following such a meeting, a loan of approximately €11 million was secured by the company and the proposal receiver was stood down. [9155/10]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (23 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of surplus funds generated by the National Lottery in 2009 that was provided to the Exchequer; the proportion of this funding that was allocated to sports programmes or the development of sports facilities in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9156/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (23 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when she will publish the revised criteria for the back to education scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8709/10]

Leaders' Questions (24 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: It is all our fault.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Where was it sexist?

Flood Relief. (25 Feb 2010)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 8: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has assessed the possibility of merging existing agencies or responsibilities of agencies into a single River Shannon organisation that would plan for environmental affairs along the River Shannon catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9622/10]