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Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (18 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 729: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports of a possible ending of the longwave RTE radio service; if he has been briefed by RTE on this matter; his views on whether it will have a negative effect on, for example, some emigrant communities in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17699/12]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (18 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 730: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Community Media Forum Europe and AMARC Europe the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters have made a submission to European Commissioner for the Digital Agenda Ms. Neelie Kroes in terms of the concerns of community radio broadcasters in the...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (18 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 731: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on the adoption of the DAB digital radio system in terms of the cost of its rollout; the new infrastructure needed and its advantages in comparison with other systems such as DRM; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17701/12]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (18 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 733: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on the availability of biofuels for motorists across the country; if he has any plans to encourage the availability of biofuels in view of the soaring price of fossil fuels: the percentage of fuel consumption here for transport purposes that is comprised of biofuels; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (18 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 990: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on alleged disturbances after a sporting event (details supplied); if he has any plans in conjunction with An Garda Síochána to address potential future disturbances of this nature at sporting events in view of the distress it causes to genuine sports fans who may be attending with children and young persons and...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 991: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the full cost of policing sporting events including association football, rugby football and GAA matches are paid for by the sporting organisation hosting the event; if not, if he will outline the percentage of the cost of policing sporting events that is paid for by the organisation involved; if he will indicate the average cost...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (18 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1026: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 7 March 2012 (details supplied), if he will indicate when the wording will be changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19071/12]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (18 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1087: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to amend the harbour charges regime at Howth Fisheries Harbour, Dublin, in view of the impact on small businesses such as the small business run by a person (details supplied) which is critical for Howth tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18028/12]

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Through the Chair, please.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Perhaps the next time. Deputy Collins is next.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Let us just concentrate.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: The Deputy should address his comments through the Chair.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I call Deputy Tom Hayes. I understand the Deputy is sharing time with Deputy Donohoe.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that legacy posts at DEIS schools are protected for the upcoming school year 2012/2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19377/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has reviewed the allocation of staff posts to three DEIS schools (details supplied) in the Dublin 17 area; if he will ensure that all three schools retain their current teaching component for the new school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19378/12]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff by grade and the cost of and operation of the Irish embassies in Portugal, Turkey, Switzerland, Lithuania, India and Finland for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19671/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of promotions that have been approved in the Revenue Commissioners for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 by grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19678/12]

Written Answers — State Pathologists: State Pathologists (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the State pathologists and assistant State pathologist are allocated State vehicles when attending crime scenes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19672/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies currently at the rank of sergeants, inspectors, superintendents, chief superintendents and assistant commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19673/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (19 Apr 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will consider extending upwards the maximum age for recruits joining the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19677/12]