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Asylum Applications. (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: We must proceed to the next question.

Garda Operations. (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The time for Priority Questions has expired. We must, therefore, take Questions Nos. 90 to 92, inclusive, in ordinary time.

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am trying to facilitate two more Deputies.

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: We have strayed beyond the terms of this question.

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister is straying from the terms of the question.

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The question is on community policing. I wanted to bring in Deputies Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Andrew Doyle very briefly.

Garda Deployment. (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy should please ask his question.

Adjournment Debate Matters (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Tom Sheahan — the position on Killarney House; (2) Deputy Joe Carey — the application of Barefield national school, Ennis, County Clare, for a major extension, and that the Minister for Education and Science will allow...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am afraid the Deputy has already used twice the amount of time allotted to her. I ask her to conclude her point.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 7 and 9 are related and may be discussed together.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 12 and 13 arise from Committee Stage proceedings. They are related and will, therefore, be discussed together.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is intended to implement the recent EU data retention legislation; the main features of what is proposed; if it will be carried out by primary legislation or by regulations; the consultations there have been or will be with interested groups and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will favourably consider reducing the VAT rate on defibrillators operated by voluntary local groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9146/08]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is considering the introduction of a funding scheme to assist voluntary groups providing defibrillator services; when the details of this scheme will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9147/08]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to a Romanian born child whose adoption by an Irish couple has been approved by the Adoption Board but cannot be completed owing to problems with the Romanian legal system; if it is the case that a UN travel document would designate this child a refugee although they have lived with their adoptive parents for ten...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is the case that staff numbers in her Department's offices at Johnstown Castle Estate in County Wexford have reduced from approximately 400 to 340; the reason for this reduction; her views on whether this staff reduction supports the Government's decentralisation goals; the rationale for reducing staff numbers at...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application from a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for permission to live and work in the State on the basis of marriage to an Irish national has been received in his Department; if all documentation required for processing of this application has been submitted; when a decision will be made in relation...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (4 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Question 566: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to deal with the ongoing problem of litter on motorways, dual carriageways and roadways; if he plans particular initiatives to deal with this growing nuisance; if he has initiated an audit by his Department of the extent of this problem; if he has raised this issue with local authorities or the...

Message from Select Committee (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008 and has made amendments thereto.

Health Service Staff. (5 Mar 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I will allow a brief supplementary.