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Order of Business (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: This is a very serious issue.

Order of Business (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: Does the Taoiseach propose to introduce legislation——

Order of Business (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: ——to deal with this very important issue?

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of building projects awaiting progression which are assessed by her Department as being of band three status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34228/06]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when all primary and secondary teachers, and other school staff, will be vetted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34227/06]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 569: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in south Tipperary currently serviced by the National Educational Psychological Service; and the number of schools in south Tipperary not currently serviced by NEPS. [33881/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 570: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school pupils in south Tipperary being taught in classes greater in size than 24 pupils; and the number of classes that exist in south Tipperary's primary schools that exceed the average pupil teacher ratio of 24 pupils per class. [33882/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (25 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of contact between his Department and the Government of Burma regarding human rights abuses in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34437/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (25 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the case of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary on behalf of which an application has been made for disadvantaged status. [34735/06]

High Level of Suicide in Irish Society: Statements (26 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: The issue of suicide has frightened many families and individuals across the country but it is an issue which has to be addressed. Like others in this House, I have had to attend the funerals of suicide victims and have witnessed first-hand the pain and numbness of family and friends who were bewildered about the reasons for the tragedy. The increase in the rate of suicide over the past few...

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: He is shaking in his chair.

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: The Deputy will go down in history as the man who mentioned Tallaght in this House more often than anyone.

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2006)

Tom Hayes: I am pleased to welcome the publication of the Citizens Information Bill 2006, which has finally made it to this House. In particular, I welcome the Bill's provision for the introduction of a personal advocacy service, to be operated by the Citizens Information Board. This service should help to enable people with disabilities to access the health and social services to which they are...

Written Answers — Health Service Management: Health Service Management (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the corporate plan for the Health Service Executive was published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35548/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the acute hospitals which have a programme of clinical governance in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35547/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the situation regarding a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has appealed a decision in their application under the single payment scheme national reserve. [35307/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason payment has not issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary under the single payment scheme. [35308/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary that has applied for the devolved grant for small schools scheme 2007; and if the school's category status under the summer works scheme 2007 will be improved due to the need to carry out urgent works that is the provision of a boundary wall for the safety of...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: In view of the widespread deaths on our roads and the amount of breathalyser testing for drink driving going on around the country, does the Government propose to introduce drug testing of drivers?

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Tom Hayes: I asked whether the Government proposes to introduce drug testing of drivers. The reality is——