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Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Have the heads of the Bill been passed by the Cabinet?

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the situation in Iraq regarding the loss of life and injuries sustained in the bombing of government buildings in Baghdad as well as a reported figure of over 1,000 persons killed, or injured, during a bombing campaign in August and September 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46865/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made towards the holding of proposed elections in Iraq in early 2010 in view of ongoing atrocities being committed in the country; the progress being made on the updating of electoral law in certain areas of the country in order to accurately reflect the ethnic make-up of various regions. [46866/09]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Transport the background information on the persons that he has appointed to the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46903/09]

Written Answers — Prison Inspections: Prison Inspections (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will implement in full the recent report into a prison (details supplied) by the Inspector of Prisons; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 16 of the recommendations are cost neutral; if his further attention has been drawn to the constant overcrowding in the prison; his plans to open the separation unit...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of moneys paid in compensation payments and legal fees in respect of claims made to the Residential Institutions Redress Board; the final cost in terms of compensation payments and legal fees; the amount paid to outside companies or agencies in respect of the administration of the scheme; the company or agency in each...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a university (details supplied) has increased the cost of postgraduate research fees from September 2010 to the extent that students who are in their fourth year of research will have to pay the same level of fees as in the initial three years; if his further attention has been drawn...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for the school building programme that have not received or are still awaiting planning permission; the name, address and roll number of each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46944/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for the school building programme which have received full planning permission but have yet to proceed to stage four and commence construction; the name, address and roll number of each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46945/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of new schools being constructed at stage four under the school building programme; the name, address and roll number of each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46946/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of extensions or refurbishments occurring at stage four under the school building programme; the name, address and roll number of each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46947/09]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (16 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the support provided here for Irish as an official and working language at European Union level; if significant progress has been made in the use of Irish as a working language of the European Union since 1 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47048/09]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (16 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has been contacted by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia regarding the opening of a new school in Dublin; the person proposed to act as the patron of this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47204/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when and the way schools will be able to apply for the school books grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47294/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (16 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the teachers promised in the revised programme for Government will be hired; the breakdown between primary and post-primary posts; the way schools will be allocated these 500 teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47292/09]

Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (16 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post-primary schools that applied for water conservation funding under the 2010 summer works scheme; the breakdown on a county basis; the name, address and roll number of each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47293/09]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (16 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the revised allowances for the VTOS, youthreach and senior Traveller training courses in view of budget 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47295/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (16 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of postgraduate teaching places that will be removed due to the €3 million cut announced in budget 2010; the number of places there were in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47296/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (16 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the changes made in budget 2010 regarding sick leave and substitution arrangements in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47297/09]

Written Answers — Venture Capital Programmes: Venture Capital Programmes (17 Dec 2009)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 32: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the venture capital funds that have been established through her Department and its agencies; the amounts available through those funds; the take-up of those funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47885/09]