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Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: I wish to ask about two separate issues, both regarding imminent legislation. The first is the postal services Bill which has to be enacted prior to 1 January 2011. From my estimation, there will be approximately only two weeks in the session when this legislation can be debated. Will the Taoiseach ensure the legislation is published immediately so we can at least have consultation on it...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: I accept that it is at an advanced stage. However, it must be enacted by 1 January 2011 and I am seeking clarification on when it will be published.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Once the finance issues are in motion in the House there will be only approximately two weeks during which this issue can be debated on the floor of the House. The legislation could be expedited and at least published so we can get consultation and discussion on the Bill before it is introduced to the House so that it will not be guillotined.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Will the Taoiseach come back with regard to ratification of the convention?

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress to date on flood mitigation works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42074/10]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when the Mental Capacity Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42062/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the investigations that take place when an application is made (details supplied); the proof required by the Department in such situations; whether the onus of proof lies with the employer or employee; the steps the Department takes to rectify such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41843/10]

Written Answers — Job Initiative: Job Initiative (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 1 June 2010, the progress made to date on obtaining an alternative employer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42073/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason for the age limit for applying to become a member of the Defence Forces; in view of the removal of the age limit in the gardaí his plans for a similar policy change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42056/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress on flood mitigation works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42150/10]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 132 of 23 June 2009, the updated figures for the number of public servants decentralised to date in each project concerned; when the final transfer will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42232/10]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No 322 of 15 June 2010, the timetable for the occupation of the new building; if he will confirm the final compliment of staff to be decentralised to the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42233/10]

Rural Transport Services (16 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the rural transport initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42618/10]

Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (16 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to address the abuse of the penalty points system by persons not holding an Irish or UK driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42619/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (16 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 320: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review legislation regarding the licensing of outdoor events for less than 5,000 persons; if his attention has been drawn to the lack of control associated with such events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42825/10]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (17 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the future plans for developments at Castlerea Prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42832/10]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when the decentralisation of the Property Registration Authority will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42831/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (17 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further Parliamentary Question No. 227 of 10 November 2010, the investigations carried out by a social welfare inspector when irregularities with a person's PRSI record are notified to the Department; the length of time those investigations are expected to take; if the onus of proof is on the customer or the employer; and if he will...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (17 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 207: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 490 of 6 July 2010, if he will provide an update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43078/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2010)

Denis Naughten: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of persons in County Leitrim still awaiting a payment under the single farm payment; the number who have received a part payment; the number who are paid up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43074/10]