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Fisheries Protection. (20 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether administrative sanctions for minor sea fisheries offences are applicable in many member states in the European Union; if his attention has been drawn to the recent changes proposed or implemented in Britain, Scotland and Northern Ireland; and if he has proposals for change in dealing with minor...

Fisheries Protection. (20 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: I make a strong plea to the new Minister on this issue. He will possibly recall the rather bruising debate we had a couple of years ago on the Sea-fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill. There are two aspects of this issue that I ask the Minister to bear in mind. The fishing community genuinely feels its members are being tagged as criminals for committing very minor offences. In...

Fisheries Protection. (20 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: We are now the odd man out in Europe on this issue.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (20 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on supporting fishermen in their difficulties arising from the hikes in fuel prices, bearing in mind the steps taken in France and elsewhere throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19543/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 161: To ask the Taoiseach the firms of solicitors or individual barristers which he has engaged on a contractual basis in the past 18 months; the purpose of that engagement; the fees already paid or an estimate of the fees expected to be paid by the conclusion of the task engaged for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19251/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding access to speech therapy at the Bandon Clinic in County Cork; the number of persons on the waiting list for this service; and when she will provide a demand led service. [19938/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the long promised and long delayed extension to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if progress will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19480/08]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (21 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the proposal to combine three second level schools in Skibbereen into a community school to be built on a green field site; and the position in this regard. [19481/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the 2008 development funding for the intellectual disability sector will be allocated to the various voluntary agencies nationwide; if the amount available for 2008 is less than the amount available in 2007 and by how much; and the reason for the delay in the current allocations. [20442/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of disability guidance officers that were in place in the Health Service Executive south in 2007. [20443/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (22 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that recipients of the Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Science scholarships are unable to avail of the student maintenance grant because in 2008 local authorities regard the scholarship which is below the income threshold, in addition to the payment of fees to the college...

Written Answers — Boundary Committees: Boundary Committees (27 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 116: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the local electoral area boundary committees are up to date with their work; and when he expects to be in position to publish their reports. [20761/08]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (27 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 135: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is overall monitoring and record of the number of on-the-spot litter fines imposed annually; if so, the figures and amounts for each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20760/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (27 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the desire of Taiwan to be invited to be an observer at the World Health Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21047/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in relation to the proposed Judicial Council Bill to provide effective remedies for complaints regarding judicial misbehaviour, it is intended to include lay participation in the investigation of such complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21035/08]

Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (29 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has concerns regarding the increasing costs of natural gas and supply thereof; and the situation in relation to domestic resources and import arrangements. [20946/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (29 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position and prospects for oil exploration off the coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20947/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 May 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 184: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is in a position to approve the contract for the Courtmacsherry-Timoleague sewerage scheme in west Cork. [21608/08]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (4 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance the average take to the Exchequer from each new house which is built; and if he has proposals to encourage an increase in house building in view of the present downturn. [21944/08]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (4 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance if he proposes new measures in 2008 to stimulate the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21945/08]