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Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (19 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons whose refugee status has been revoked by him and the relevant applicable years where he has been satisfied that the persons presence in the State posed a threat to national security or public policy, pursuant to section 21 (1)([i]h[/i]) of the Refugee Act 1996. [24145/08]

Written Answers — Fáilte Ireland: Fáilte Ireland (24 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the range of capital projects for which Fáilte Ireland has sought approval under the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013; when a decision on the projects will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24515/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether EU nationals are entitled to an over 70s medical card having been long time residents here and having attained the appropriate age, in view of the fact that they have over the years been issued with a medical card under Regulation (EC) 1408/71; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24321/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in relation to the 2008 sports capital programme; the overall financial envelope available; and when it is intended to announce the allocations. [24320/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (24 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is intended to reopen the social welfare branch office in Dunmanway, County Cork; and if so when it will reopen. [24842/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there have been such delays for the past 12 months in dealing with pension applications; and if there are proposals to put in place a more efficient response system. [24711/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she has proposals in respect of either extending the free travel scheme for Irish pensioners in the UK or for the development of a senior "Euro" card focused on free or concessionary travel facilities for the elderly throughout the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24727/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (25 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will confirm that Spanish and French fishermen are paying a little more than 50 cent a litre for diesel fuel for their fishing boats while Irish fishermen are paying almost 80 cent a litre; the basis on which this differential arrangement is applicable under the Common Fisheries Policy; and the steps he will take to...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (25 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of foreshore applications for marina developments which have been made over the past ten years; the number which have been granted; the number that have been refused; and the general reason given for refusal. [24861/08]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (25 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is the policy of his Department to encourage marina developments; and the steps taken in this regard. [24862/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for naturalisation currently in his Department; and the average length of time to process such applications. [24863/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Jun 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the vocational teachers' superannuation scheme and the amendments being made thereto; and if these are now operational. [25144/08]

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: I compliment my colleagues, Deputies Creed and Sheahan, on their presentations on this important motion. I intend to focus on the issue of administrative sanctions. There is a burning resentment in fishing communities and all along the seaboard because of the attitude of the Government to this issue, particularly in recent years. I feel this resentment is justified. The last report of...

Written Answers — Sea Fishery Offences: Sea Fishery Offences (1 Jul 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether there is a realistic opportunity to discuss the issue of administrative sanctions for minor sea fishery offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25600/08]

Written Answers — Sea Fishery Offences: Sea Fishery Offences (1 Jul 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if progress has been made in assessing the issues in relation to administrative sanctions for minor sea fishery offences. [25599/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (1 Jul 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the information sought in Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 15 May 2008 has not been furnished; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25711/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Jul 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason it takes two and a half years, on average, to process an application for naturalisation; and if will introduce an improved system in view of the fact that there are currently 20,000 such applications on the waiting list. [26971/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Jul 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the details of the Judicial Council Bill have been finalised; if he will provide an outline of same; and when the Bill will be circulated. [26831/08]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (8 Jul 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is his policy to encourage marina developments; the steps being taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27363/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (9 Jul 2008)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 49: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is his policy to encourage marina developments; the steps being taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27137/08]