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Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: The Minister for integration has put the blame on rogue solicitors, and that is the indication in this legislation, but if we had a fair system which outlined the reasons for refusal and a review system that had some semblance of being independent and balanced, and if the Department could trust its own system and not settle cases on the steps of the courts, there would be far less need to...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Based on what officials told me last week, the number of unaccompanied children coming into this jurisdiction is relatively low, significantly fewer than 100 per year. A significant percentage of these children disappear from HSE accommodation. There is no provision to improve the protection of separated children. Given the concerns with the existing system, this is a fundamental problem...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Had the Deputy listened to my speech, he would have heard that.

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: One had to give PRSI numbers, claim numbers, pension numbers and more.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of his changes to the VAT code in the Finance Bill 2008, he will make similar changes to the level of VAT charged to community groups for the purchase of defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5832/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 315 of 5 February 2008, the number of appeals which have been rejected by the health repayment scheme appeals office up to 1 February 2008; the number of originally rejected applications which have received an offer following a review by the appeals office; the number of appeals which sought a...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received the final report from the vaccine damage working group; the recommendations of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5854/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 29 November 2007 regarding the issue of interest owing to long stay patients, the recommendations and conclusion as a result of these meetings; the estimate of the value of interest which is owed to patients; when repayment will commence; the cost of the administration of this repayment...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to regulate the private hearing aid sector and to establish the minimum qualifications and training required by persons performing the testing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5941/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will receive their REP scheme payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5936/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 964 of 30 January 2008 and in view of the fact that the board of management have submitted an application for the funding of emergency works to address serious health and safety issues, if she will approve funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5706/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to refund the costs to schools of submitting applications under the defunct summer works scheme 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5935/08]

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that all necessary supports are in place for the deployment of the Defence Forces to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6185/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on handing over land (details supplied) in County Galway to a voluntary organisation; the number of organisations seeking to acquire such land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6519/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on providing land to a voluntary organisation (details supplied) in County Galway for the provision of voluntary housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6520/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a REP scheme payment for a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon has been delayed; when payment will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6233/08]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (19 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the basis of the statement on 24 October 2007 on the REP scheme; if she will outline what has changed since that date regarding the payments under REP scheme two, three and four respectively; the reason there was no issue regarding anniversary payments under REP scheme four after year one of the plan yet a similar payment...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (19 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how she can break the contract signed with each REP scheme two and three participant when the farmer cannot break the contract; when farmers who have reached their anniversary will receive payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6793/08]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (19 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when her Department became aware of EU Commission concerns regarding the payment dates for REP scheme two and three; the dates on which her officials met with the Commission to resolve the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6794/08]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (19 Feb 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a derogation was sought from the EU Commission regarding the payment date for REP scheme two and three; when this derogation was sought and the reason for same; the condition of such derogation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6795/08]