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Litter Pollution (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: I am glad that progress has been made in dealing with packaging waste but problems remain. The angle from which I approach the issue is my concern about waste in public areas such as football pitches, where broken glass can cause problems for players. It is appalling that people who give up their time to train soccer teams must carefully walk the pitch before a match starts to clear it of...

Written Answers — Private Debt: Private Debt (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide statistics on the level of private debt in the economy in nominal terms and as a percentage of GDP; the projections which his Department has for the level of private debt in each of the next five years in nominal terms and as a percentage of GDP and the rate at which this debt will be paid down; if his Department will supply...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the review of each of the community employment schemes operating in north Clondalkin, County Dublin, and when these schemes may expect to hear the outcome of these reviews. [22908/12]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if sporting organisations which have sports grounds located outside of RAPID areas but which have a large number of players and members from RAPID areas will be considered as RAPID area sporting organisations for the purposes of the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22904/12]

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: With Sinn Féin's assistance.

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: The answer is zero.

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: A history of intimidation and murder.

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (9 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 119: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the responsibility held by landlords and tenants to maintain the outside and front garden of privately rented houses. [23106/12]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (9 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the sanctions available to ensure that landlords and tenants maintain the outside and front garden of privately rented houses in a reasonable state. [23107/12]

Leaders' Questions (10 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: It is a democratic organisation, unlike Deputy McDonald's.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Service: Garda Vetting Service (10 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will amend rules so that when an employee or volunteer has received clearance from the Garda Vetting Unit in the recent past, this can be transferred if the employee moves to a different organisation. [23584/12]

Written Answers — Burial Regulations: Burial Regulations (15 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 335: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce regulations for burials here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23655/12]

Written Answers — Burial Regulations: Burial Regulations (15 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 336: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to regulate crematoriums in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23656/12]

Written Answers — Burial Regulations: Burial Regulations (15 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 337: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Ireland is adhering to current EU regulations on emissions from crematoriums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23657/12]

Written Answers — Charitable Organisations: Charitable Organisations (15 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to force charitable organisations to publish yearly accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23654/12]

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: I strongly welcome this Bill for a number of reasons. It makes absolute sense that the services being provided by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, the Further and Training Awards Council, the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland and the Irish Universities Quality Board are to be combined and streamlined. The two previous speakers have mentioned that this measure...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to giving road hauliers a rebate on their fuel costs as is practised in other European countries; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many hauliers purchase their fuel in other European countries in which it is more cost effective to do so leading to a loss of tax revenue to the Exchequer; and if he has...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (6 Jun 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to allowing participants on internship programmes to complete three years in their placement in view of the fact that most companies seek three years experience in a field from prospective employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26536/12]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (6 Jun 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an up to date report on her internship programme, jobbridge, and the numbers of persons availing of same. [27080/12]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (6 Jun 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on figures on the number of persons who have transferred from internships to permanent employment. [27081/12]