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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (11 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the need to increase Garda numbers in County Donegal to counteract the escalating number of incidents of anti-social behaviour throughout the county, which is partly due to the fact that there are fewer gardaí serving in the county at present than there were in 1997.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: It is acceptable for Deputy Twomey to give way to the Minister.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Is this a Second Stage speech?

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (11 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: The usual format is that the Minister replies to questions raised in Second Stage speeches during his reply to Second Stage if he wishes.

Garda Deployment. (11 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Cheann Comhairle as deis a thabhairt domh an cheist thábachtach seo a thógáil ar an Athló sa Dáil tráthnóna inniu. Is cinnte go bhfuil imní agus míshásamh ar fud cheantar Ghaoth Dobhair faoin méid iompair mhíshóisialta atá sa cheantar le cúpla mí anuas. Chuir pobal Ghaoth Dobhair é sin in iúl go neamhbhalbh tá coicís nó trí seachtaine ó...

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (11 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his Department's input in the action plan for lone parents being developed by FÁS (details supplied); if same has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17675/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code. : Social Welfare Code. (11 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to make changes to the social welfare system to make it more equitable for women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17674/06]

Comhairle na Tuaithe. (16 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied with the progress made to date by Comhairle na Tuaithe in developing a national countryside recreation strategy; his views on the need to develop such a strategy; when this task will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18385/06]

Comhairle na Tuaithe. (16 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: I am sure the Minister agrees that when one considers Comhairle na Tuaithe has been established for more than two and a half years, few concrete results can be seen. As far as hill walking or walking in the country is concerned, the number of visitors to our shores who want to engage in that pleasant activity has dropped by 50% since 2000. I believe Leader published figures indicating such a...

Leaders' Questions. (16 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Where are they now?

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (16 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the decision to expand the eligibility criteria for those who can participate in the rural social scheme, the number of places and the amount of funding available will be extended as a consequence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18149/06]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (16 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will reconsider his decision not to accept funding applications for the Dormant Accounts Funds from representatives of emigrant groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18150/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on adding extra resources in terms of staff to her Department's offices here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18022/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (17 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of EU directives for which he has responsibility that remain to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17893/06]

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (17 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Donegal inter-Departmental group is still operating; the number of meetings it has held; the recommendations that have been put forward by the group; if a report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18690/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (17 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her Department's policies regarding sustainable energy and biofuels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18691/06]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (18 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she intends adopting in the administration of the farm waste management package, particularly to ensure the quick processing of planning applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18561/06]

Written Answers — Sheep Industry Sector: Sheep Industry Sector (18 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the depression in the sheep industry sector at present and the fact that the sheep population is in serious decline; the action she proposes to take to alleviate these difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18560/06]

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: He is making sure he gets his spoke in.

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Dinny McGinley: The Minister of State must be joking.