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Written Answers — Student Support Schemes: Student Support Schemes (27 May 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the procedure to be put in place regarding the payment of registration or tuition fees for students applying for the back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22623/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 83: To ask the Taoiseach the amount paid in each calendar year since inception in respect of the e-Cabinet system, in tabular form; the initial outlay for the e-Cabinet system; the nature of the service provided; the person by whom it was provided; if there were tenders sought for each such contract and the successful company or person; when the e-Cabinet system will be reviewed;...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if home help hours will be restored in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23160/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the location and current treatment numbers in relation to the five level two and three level one general practitioners in the north east region broken down on a town and county basis; the treatment figures for the period 2007 to 2010 including counties Cavan, Meath, Monaghan and Louth. [23387/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that a drug users first presentation is recorded using the national drug treatment reporting system forms in each county within the north east region; or if these people only appear on the system after they have been in receipt of a prescription. [23388/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons receiving methadone treatment in the north east region; and the number of persons receiving treatment at each of the treatment centres in the north east region. [23389/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons awaiting treatment in the north east region; the numbers waiting at each of the specific treatment centres in the region. [23390/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there is a central referral agency for those seeking methadone treatment in the North East Region with specific reference to all counties in the region and town. [23391/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Transport the details and outcome of the review by his Department's governance support division of compliance by State bodies that come under its remit with the code of practice, in particular to name the State bodies that have not achieved full compliance; the reason for same: the action taken by his Department; the results of same; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Transport the result of the value for money review in his Department on the rural transport service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23001/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Transport the result of the value for money review in his Department on maritime safety expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23002/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Transport the number and name of value for money reviews carried out by his Department annually for the past four years; when each review commenced and was subsequently published; the number and name of value for money reviews to be carried out in 2010; if they have commenced and when they are planned to be completed; and if he will make a statement on...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 84: In page 25, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: "(g) consideration to be taken of local, economical and fleet size.". I ask the Minister to respond as there was some doubt on Committee Stage as to whether this matter is covered in existing law.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 99: In page 39, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: 36.—(1) A person shall not pilot or attempt to pilot a mechanically propelled vessel while he or she is under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vessel. (2) A person shall not pilot or attempt to pilot a mechanically propelled vessel while...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept the Minister's bona fides with regard to the abuse of drugs and alcohol and as far as I am concerned, that is not at issue. However, this proposal is a recommendation of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board in one of its recent reports. With respect, I do not accept the points made by the Minister. There is no reason he cannot incorporate the same basic regime as will be...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: What limits currently apply in the context of determining whether someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs? How much alcohol must one consume before one is deemed to be under the influence?

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: So it is a subjective measurement. In other words, there are no regulations which apply at present. In such circumstances, a person who has imbibed three or four pints of beer could decide that he or she is competent and qualified to be in charge of a ship. Who decides whether that is the case? A serious issue, which is of some concern to me, arises in this regard. The Minister stated...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: In light of the importance of the issue, I did not speak at all until now.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept the Minister's genuine commitment to deal with this matter, either by the end of the year or as soon as possible thereafter.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has met with a group (details supplied); the outcome of her meeting with the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23889/10]