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Housing Policy: Statements. (16 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister is talking about himself.

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: The stench of corruption is appalling.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if aid will be granted for the provision of equipment for households that are equipped with solar panels to provide energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30408/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to expand facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35104/05]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (17 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date in 2005 on his investigation into the recent incident where 13 Latvian workers living in the Drogheda area were stranded on an island by their employer. [35102/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (17 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date in 2005 in his investigation into the recent incident where 13 Latvian workers living in the Drogheda area were stranded on an island by their employer. [35106/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (17 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 150: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria used to allocate funding for skateboard parks nationally, including the date each application was made to his Department; the amount allocated to each successful applicant; the proportion of the expected cost allocated in each case; the reason the application for Drogheda was not successful; and...

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose to share time with Deputies McCormack and Olivia Mitchell.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not mind if the Deputy tackles me. I thank the Labour Party for initiating this important debate in the House. It is important to note that Independent Deputies have also brought this issue to our attention in recent times.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I remind the Deputy that Fine Gael is about to produce a Bill on this matter. It has been preparing the legislation for some time. There have been great changes in Irish society in recent years. New building methods have been introduced and people have started to live in alternative types of buildings. It is clear that apartment blocks are a significant feature of modern life, particularly in...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the way in which she reconciles the fact that public hospitals have extra capacity for elective surgery when the surgery comes under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35414/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify that the waiting times for procedures under the National Treatment Purchase Fund is three months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35413/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps which are being taken to improve hygiene in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, and Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, following the recent hygiene audit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35112/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 240: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of beds at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, and Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; if all beds are occupied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35269/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of beds in older people services in County Louth, St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital, Dundalk, St. Mary's Hospital, Drogheda, Cottage Hospital, Drogheda, and St. Joseph's Hospital, Ardee; if all are occupied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35270/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to review the regulations governing the free travel scheme with a view to granting free travel to children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35127/05]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will rebalance and restructure rail fares to and from Dublin in favour of Drogheda and Dundalk commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35111/05]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will extend the DART service to Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35126/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa will be granted to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35131/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Nov 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain here will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35532/05]