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Capitation Grants: Motion (Resumed) (12 Mar 2008)

John Curran: The rate of increase far exceeds the inflation rate. The Government will meet its commitment to double the capitation grant by 2012, albeit not in one year as suggested by the Labour Party. Several hundred schools in disadvantaged areas receive additional funding through the DEIS project and enhanced capitation rates are available for special schools or classes in schools.

Capitation Grants: Motion (Resumed) (12 Mar 2008)

John Curran: A range of additional financial supports are available. I reject Deputy Brian Hayes's suggestion that the Minister is not fully engaged with hand-to-mouth school finances. My contribution is made on the basis of my experience for more than a decade of being a member of the board of management of a school in Clondalkin, which is not a particularly affluent area of Dublin. The school, which...

Capitation Grants: Motion (Resumed) (12 Mar 2008)

John Curran: All schools would gladly accept a 100% increase in the capitation grant, although this would cost €80 million. Other issues raised by Deputies are also worthy of consideration but are being omitted by the very nature of the motion.

Capitation Grants: Motion (Resumed) (12 Mar 2008)

John Curran: Years of neglect have meant that some schools have inherent problems and have high heating bills and maintenance costs. It would be possible to run them more efficiently if other remedies were implemented, such as major improvements in the fabric of the buildings. A range of projects and issues need to be addressed. Doubling the capitation grant is a popular proposal but would not deliver...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 Mar 2008)

John Curran: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects a decision to be made regarding an application for long-term residency made by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [10859/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Mar 2008)

John Curran: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on making an amendment to the medical card scheme whereby people in receipt of a medical card or general practitioner visit card when reaching age 66 will be entitled to keep the card permanently without any further reviews. [11120/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Mar 2008)

John Curran: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will make changes to the income guidelines governing the issue of medical cards and general practitioner visit cards, bearing in mind that increases in social welfare payments and general pay increases have resulted in people who previously met the criteria for a particular card now exceeding the income guidelines and not having...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 834: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to make a decision regarding applications for naturalisation by persons (details supplied) in County Dublin. [11320/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 868: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a person (details supplied) who has made an application for leave to remain in the State. [11736/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to make a decision regarding an application for long-term residency by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [12901/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (10 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will request the military authorities to review the regulations governing the recruitment of persons who have had laser eye treatment to bring in into line with prevailing regulations in other armies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13506/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (10 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on his recent visit to Bosnia Herzegovina; the meetings he had while there; the nature of duties being undertaken by Irish troops based there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13505/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (10 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new jobs created in the Clondalkin, Dublin 22 area with the aid of State support for the years 2000 to 2007. [13660/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (22 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided under the emergency works programme to replace windows in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [15053/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant and resource teaching hours will be reallocated to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [15098/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Apr 2008)

John Curran: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 who arrived here with their brother and father from Nigeria in 2005. [15962/08]

e-Government Services: Motion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on e-Government. As one who has had an on-line presence since I was first elected to South Dublin County Council in 1999, I leave myself open to the criticism that my web presence is not as good as it should be. However, I acknowledge the relevance of on-line communication. As a member of the Committee of Public Accounts and having...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 May 2008)

John Curran: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for leave to remain in the State by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be decided on. [18169/08]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (13 May 2008)

John Curran: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a visa application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and when he expects a decision to be made in this case. [18258/08]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (20 May 2008)

John Curran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 341 together. The purpose of the Scheme of Community Support for Older People is to encourage and assist the community's support for older people. This Scheme is open to people aged 65 and over who have a genuine need for assistance. Any local voluntary or community based organisation, especially those working with or providing support for older...