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Water Pollution. (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: The Minister has said formal proposals must be submitted to the Commission by the end of the year. Will they be submitted to the Commission, following which legislation will be brought before the House and a gun put to our heads because the Minister will say it has already been agreed with the Commission? Will it be another case of the cart being put before the horse or will we have a...

Local Authority Boundaries. (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: And Roscommon.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: In recent days I visited a number of areas throughout my constituency that were directly affected by the severe flooding damage. I saw the devastation caused to householders and businesses that have seen their properties damaged. I wish record my acknowledgement of the tremendous work that has been done by local authority staff, the Garda Síochána, the Army, the emergency services and...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: I have a couple of brief questions. First, I am surprised that the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food did not make a contribution during the debate, given the impact the floods are having on the agricultural sector.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: He was here but he did not make a contribution. Can someone explain the criteria that apply to the €2 million fund for agriculture, given that the Minister was not prepared to make any comment regarding it? My second question is for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Law Reform. Will an immediate capital budget be made available to replace embankments and raise road surfaces...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: I have two final questions.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Some do not.

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 53: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on the rental accommodation scheme in 2008 and to date in 2009; the number of persons who availed of the rental accommodation scheme in 2008 and to date in 2009; the number of persons who have applied for the scheme in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Construction Projects: Construction Projects (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Finance when a construction project (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be completed; the cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43214/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of registered children's residential centres for unaccompanied migrant children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43216/09]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of attested gardaí at the rank of Garda and Garda sergeant who are not in specialist units or administrative rolls; the corresponding figure for 1997, 2002, and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43215/09]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (24 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon was refused payment at the qualified rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43210/09]

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Four out of every ten migrant children who are placed in the care of the HSE by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform have disappeared since the beginning of January this year. The Ombudsman for Children published a detailed report on this issue last Thursday. Given her statutory remit in this area, will time be set aside to enable us to debate that damning report in this House...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (26 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he is taking to support REP scheme three; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43544/09]

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (26 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he is taking to support a live cattle trade to Britain; the numbers exported to date in 2009; the corresponding figure for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43432/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (26 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding available to groups working with migrant youth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43785/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to review the current legislation covering maintenance orders in view of the financial impact which it is having on persons who are unemployed and unable to meet such commitments; his further plans to introduce a mechanism to allow for a re-evaluation of the rates of payment based on the ability to pay; and if...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (26 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of new work permits issued to meat processors which have been approved funding under the meat investment fund in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40887/09]

Written Answers — Livestock Identification Scheme: Livestock Identification Scheme (26 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he is taking to secure a voluntary option on the implementation of electronic identification of sheep here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43804/09]

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (26 Nov 2009)

Denis Naughten: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received a submission (details supplied); his views on the contents of the submission. [43803/09]