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Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: ——as opposed to being places where real decisions can be made. We are always talking about local government reform, devolving power, giving money, authority and responsibility to local authorities. I met the deputation to which Deputy Aylward referred because a little part of Carlow is part of my constituency. The issues raised were pertinent. Target figures were set for hubs,...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (3 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has adopted a set of measures drawn from the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes Report; the level of savings involved in the measures adopted; and the implementation strategy agreed. [5218/10]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (3 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the lack of regulation on the commercial export trade of live dogs; if the regulations governing the conditions or transport of live animals for commercial export apply to dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5398/10]

Garda Investigations. (4 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he has taken following a recent incident whereby a Slovakian national entering the jurisdiction unwittingly carried explosives on a flight from Poprad-Tatry to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5717/10]

Written Answers — Court Proceedings: Court Proceedings (4 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reply to a query (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5812/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (4 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 307: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will reply to a query (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5808/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (4 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 309: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will reply to a query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5810/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (9 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda personnel, by grade, in County Wicklow that have applied to retire in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6760/10]

Public Service Remuneration: Motion (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Last year, I issued a statement arguing that public versus private sector was not the solution to our problems. However, as I am not a celebrity Deputy, a guru or an economist but just a straightforward on-the-ground-Deputy it was not covered much. Maybe someone will cover it this time. At the time I made the point it was hard to persuade those in the public service, particularly those on...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (10 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she has taken to review the Mental Health Act 2001, to update this in line with the new Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and in view of the proposed amendments to the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill due out in 2010; the further action taken to co-ordinate the delivery of mental health services across...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (10 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 267: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has taken action to secure possession of a building (details supplied) in County Wicklow in order that it will be managed by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7060/10]

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (10 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he will take to ensure that the EU regulation 2006 applies to the commercial export of live dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7093/10]

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (10 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has information on the export market and trade in puppies and young dogs; the estimated number of puppies and dogs transported through the ferry ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7095/10]

Written Answers — Haiti Earthquake: Haiti Earthquake (16 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will be making further humanitarian aid available to Haiti; his plans to ensure future support through Ireland Aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7079/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (16 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on proposed anti-gay legislation by the Ugandan Government; if this will have an impact on the country's status as an Ireland Aid target country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7077/10]

Written Answers — Employment Subsidy Scheme: Employment Subsidy Scheme (16 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to have a third call for applications for the employment subsidy scheme; if so, her further plans to amend the qualifying criteria to take into account the difficulties by some companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7739/10]

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (16 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take regarding the Food Safety Authority of Ireland admission that they are not able to reach the target of 6gms per person per day; her policy regarding enforcement of the maximum levels of salt in processed foods; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7716/10]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (16 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in publishing the Dunne report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7920/10]

Written Answers — Production Levies: Production Levies (16 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to suspend production levies when the producer is receiving a below cost of production price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7717/10]

Regulatory Reform. (23 Feb 2010)

Andrew Doyle: On the matter raised by Deputy Gilmore regarding retail practices, the Taoiseach may be correct in stating prices have reduced. He is definitely correct when he said evidential proof is much more difficult to get than anecdotal evidence. I conducted a survey among vegetable growers in the country. One response stated: "I will not give my name. Welcome to the world of supermarket supply...