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Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is more than six years since the IDA created employment in Ballina; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that industrial employment is severely reduced in this ever-developing town; if he will consider establishing industry in Ballina in view of the fact...

Written Answers — Security for the Elderly: Security for the Elderly (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to amend the current fuel allowance rate; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/05]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will seek support from fellow Ministers in the Agriculture Council for a review of the 2006 dairy budget (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31711/05]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will engage with the European Commission to challenge the methodologies used in setting refunds and aids and to request greater flexibility to allow the dairy sector and dairy farmers benefit from strong markets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31811/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 479: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will grant a work permit to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31460/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 547: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a guarantee will be given regarding the site acquisition for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the request for a permanent school building is not new; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this school will be homeless from June 2006 unless a permanent...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Defence if money will be spent on Castlebar military barracks, if so, the timeframe for same; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the west is the only area in the country with no current facilities for RDF training and that the summer training camps for the RDF are totally overcrowded; his views on whether the minimum spend facility will be...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the air ambulance service provided by the Air Corps should be on more than an as is basis as these new helicopter types will have the capacity of being configured for the ambulance role, in view of the fact that parts of west Mayo have no ambulance base; if he has formalised the arrangements for the provision of the air...

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: A Cheann Comhairle——

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: In view of the €200 million earmarked for transport in the BMW region and the omission of the Mayo-Sligo end of the western rail corridor from any possibility of funding——

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: ——is legislation proposed for balanced regional development under the infrastructure Bill?

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: With regard to promised legislation, I was concerned to hear there will be no move towards introducing an office for public safety to deal with overall public safety.

Irish Unification: Motion (Resumed). (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Like everyone in this House I favour Irish unity but it will not happen overnight. It will take time as there is a lot more persuading to be done. However this is a goal that is worth achieving and in time it will be achieved. This is, after all, a small country. Membership of the EU has caused borders to become blurred. The larger EU community has made us realise we are a small country and...

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I also wish to share my time with Deputies Cuffe and Ó Snodaigh.

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: This is a very important Bill. I know that major difficulties have been encountered by courts and juries. As the Minister has observed, the legislation goes back to the M'Naghten rules and the issue of the mens rea or the will and the intention to murder. Frequently, juries that knew all was not right, were confined by the finding that they should find a person guilty but insane. As the...

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I am glad to have spoken on this Bill and will give it every support.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the air ambulance service provided by the Air Corps should be on more than an as is basis as these new helicopter types will have the capacity of being configured for the ambulance role and in view of the fact that parts of west Mayo have no ambulance base; if he has formalised the arrangements for the provision of the air...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence if money will be spent on Castlebar military barracks; if so, the timeframe for same; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the west of Ireland is the only area in the country with no current facilities for RDF training and that the summer training camps for the RDF are totally overcrowded; his views on whether the minimum spend facility...

Schools Building Projects. (8 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the site acquisition for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if her attention has been drawn to the need for a permanent school building; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this school will be homeless from June 2006 unless a permanent site and building are acquired; if this...

Schools Building Projects. (8 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I thank the Minister for her very clear answer. I am glad to hear there is a site and that the situation is finalised. Will this new school be included in the schools programme for 2006? Otherwise, there will be no alternative to the street for these children because the lease will expire next May and is not renewable, although the owner will allow the school to remain until June. Will these...

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