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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of megawatts of wind energy capacity that will be connected to the grid in 2010. [23082/10]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: I commend Deputy Varadkar on introducing the Bill, which tries to close the gap on a graph. Some 5% represents €400 per annum per individual. If one gives €400 to a family on the margins, it probably means the family will not go to another agency, such as the community welfare officer service, to be bailed out and to have some bills paid. The effect will be a reduction in money spent,...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: I am sure The Wall StreetJournal is delighted with the Minister,-----

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: -----but the chief executive of ISME and others-----

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: The chief executive of ISME stated today that "We are in the throes of the worst economic crisis in living memory and it is critical that we stem the number of job losses. Unfortunately, the Government is ignoring this fact and is contributing to an already dreadful situation by refusing to apply any coherent policies to address the issue." A perfect example is the delay in the PRSI...

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: When?

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: This was announced at 6 p.m. yesterday evening when it was too late to table parliamentary questions to the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills. There is also no opportunity next week for questions or for an Adjournment debate. The Tánaiste is hiding behind the excuse that there is no promised legislation in this matter. It should be dealt with. It is too late for any of us...

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: However, it cannot be taken for two weeks after the job is done. This is not acceptable. I do not get up to cause trouble.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: I am glad to speak on this Bill and wish to preface my remarks by saying that 15 years ago, I had first-hand experience of St. Luke's Hospital as an outpatient. While I was not being treated for cancer, I got a good insight into the role of, and the atmosphere in, the hospital. The first time I was scheduled to go to the hospital I went with a certain amount of trepidation about what St....

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding bilateral, inter-country adoption agreement negotiations with Vietnam; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25157/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a bilateral, inter-country adoption agreement with Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25158/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a list of countries that have ratified the Hague Convention. [25165/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of bilateral agreements for inter-country adoption in place with Ireland as the receiving country. [25166/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps that have been or are being taken to establish bilateral agreements with non-Hague Convention countries and the timeframe for same in view of the fact that the Adoption Bill 2009 provides for the making and recognition of inter-country adoptions in accordance with bilateral agreements. [25167/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications for inter-country adoption currently with the Health Service Executive for adoption from Russia and Vietnam. [25159/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding applicants who have now received a declaration for an inter-country adoption from Russia; and if this adoption can proceed prior to the ratification of the Adoption Bill 2009. [25160/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding applicants who have now received a referral for an inter-country adoption from Russia; and if this adoption can proceed after the ratification of the Adoption Bill 2009. [25161/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding applicants who have commenced the inter-country adoption process under the 1991 Act; the implications for applicants who have not yet received a declaration, for applicants who have received a declaration and for applicants who have received a referral in terms of the establishment of the new Act. [25162/10]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that the proposed Adoption Bill 2009 recognises direct adoptions from Hague Convention ratified contracting states when such adoptions are legislated for and administered in line with Hague Convention good practice guidelines; if not, if she will add an amendment to the Adoption Bill 2009 giving recognition to such...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (15 Jun 2010)

Andrew Doyle: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to include a grandfather clause (details supplied) in the new adoption Act; if this will be limited to cases in which the application was already in process at the time of the establishment of the Bill. [25164/10]