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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1303: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the plans for the decentralisation of posts from her Department to Carrickmacross and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30404/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1304: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in County Monaghan in receipt of jobseekers benefit and allowance in September 2008; the corresponding figure for September 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30405/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1841: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an application for a building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal was made more than 11 years ago; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the electrical contractor has concluded that the electrics are unsafe, that there is no fire...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1844: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an application for a building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal was made more than 11 years ago; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the electrical contractor has concluded that the electrics are unsafe, that there is no fire...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1730: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants employed in primary and secondary schools in County Monaghan in September 2008; the corresponding figure for September 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30402/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (24 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1842: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the authorisation for the purchase of the site in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal will proceed in view of the fact that the Office of Public Works have deemed the site in question to be the most suitable and have reached agreement with the vendor on a price. [30085/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (24 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1845: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the authorisation for the purchase of the site in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal will proceed in view of the fact that the Office of Public Works have deemed the site in question to be the most suitable and have reached agreement with the vendor on a price. [30320/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1851: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in County Monaghan being taught in this school term in classes of more than 30 pupils; the corresponding figure for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30401/08]

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yesterday, the Minister for Health and Children announced the establishment of an inquiry into services and recent tragic consequences at Ennis General Hospital. Have the terms of reference of that inquiry been drawn up? Will they be presented in the House and will it have the opportunity to scrutinise them?

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The terms of reference are critical. An inquiry is being established and there is not only concern within the greater Ennis area but throughout the country.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is a fear that this inquiry could be used by the Department of Health and Children and the HSE——

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to facilitate a further loss of services at Ennis General Hospital——

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——which would not be what the bereaved families or the wider populous would want.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the terms of reference be brought before this House for scrutiny?

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Ceann Comhairle allow the Tánaiste to answer?

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not out of order.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What will be out of order is if this opportunity is used to facilitate the pursuit of an agenda by the HSE and the Department.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I believe this matter of sufficient import and relevance to this House.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The terms of reference have not been explained.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his Department has examined legislative measures in place in other States to end the tax exile status with a view to introducing such measures in this State. [31310/08]