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Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: It was held last night.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: When?

Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: The Tánaiste should revert to the House to confirm that the problem with regard to the United Kingdom legislation appears to be in respect of lodging it with Brussels.

Visa Applications. (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the new immigration regime for full-time non-European Economic Area students will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5803/10]

Visa Applications. (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I am disappointed that the Minister did not answer my question, which asked when the new regime would be introduced. It obviously has not been introduced yet. Is it not the case that according to the document the Minister published last September, the new scheme was to be introduced from 1 January 2010? Where is that new scheme and when will it be implemented? Does the Minister agree that...

Visa Applications. (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: It is not a Second Stage speech; it is a question.

Visa Applications. (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I would be satisfied were I to receive an answer.

Visa Applications. (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: The Minister could front-load it, back-load it or load it any way.

Visa Applications. (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: It was a simple question.

Visa Applications. (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I acknowledge fully the Minister's point and we must have in place a watertight system. Undoubtedly, there are difficulties with the current system both in respect of its rigidity and the loopholes it contains. The sooner we put in place a new scheme, the better for all concerned and for those who are involved in the legitimate industry. The consultation document is silent on the issue of...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to improve rural policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5427/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of asylum applications which have been deemed withdrawn in the past five years due to their failure to inform the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of their change of address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5426/10]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 312: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the 32 designated bogs, that the 10 year derogation has now expired, are closed to turf cutting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5929/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will be made on an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5796/10]

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: It is an IOU.

Public Service Remuneration: Motion (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Bruton for tabling this motion in the name of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party. Hundreds of thousands of people on low pay are struggling to cope at the moment. The average family will pay an extra €1,000 this year in stealth charges imposed by the Government and interest rate increases. They are literally living from week to week, hoping no one gets sick and that an...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I am disappointed with the Finance Bill 2010, which, while big in volume, in terms of detail contains nothing new. Although the Bill contains some positive measures, there is no clear thrust to it or clear objective in terms of what the Government is trying to achieve. It is but a reheating of the budget introduced before Christmas....

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Does the Deputy honestly believe that?

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy is very naïve.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (9 Feb 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 157: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new work permits issued in each of the past five years; the number approved in each year for persons already resident here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6451/10]