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Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I am glad the Minister has clarified the matter. Was his public relations machine wrong this time?

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I am delighted to hear it.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: The Minister's predecessor broke a promise in 2001, so the Minister should make sure that it is increased to the promised level. The last time there was a downturn in the economy, child benefit was one of the first cutbacks. I will monitor this issue in December when the budget is published to ensure the Minister gives what he promised. I hope this will be done. I want the Minister to examine...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the observations of the Office of Public Works in relation to the sanction of increases in gas prices. [26669/05]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has endorsed the recommendations of the Competition Authority which fall to be implemented by him in respect of competition in the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans he has to bring in legislation to make it compulsory for lorries to have mudguards in place, for the benefit of other motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27147/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken in regard to persons who are using spotlights and headlights on their vehicles that are not within regulation size and strength; the contact that has been made with the Commissioner of the Garda Síochána or the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this regard; the plans that are in place to control...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 337: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of veterinarians employed by each local authority for each of the past five years; and the job specification of a veterinarian within a local authority. [27046/05]

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: The Minister of State would not make a mistake like that mentioned by Deputy Gormley.

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I wish to share time with Deputy Deenihan.

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I am delighted the motion is before the House. However, I would like to sound a word of caution. Many Irish mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and aunts and uncles are very worried about this situation. I do not want a false message to go out that this legislation is actually happening. I welcome the US ambassador. He visited my county of Mayo last week. He has a connection with Mayo...

Written Answers — EU-Russia Summit: EU-Russia Summit (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the matters which will be discussed during the upcoming EU-Russia summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26904/05]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Situations: Humanitarian Situations (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation in Liberia; the amount of humanitarian assistance being given by the Government to this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26893/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason incorrect information was supplied to her by the Health Service Executive for the reply to a previous question (details supplied) in view of the fact that at the time of the answer the information sought had not been received; and if she will get this information. [27209/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Nurses: Registration of Nurses (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene with An Bord Altranais in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Louth in view of the fact that a letter issued to them on 5 September and 30 September 2005; the reason no reply has been forthcoming in this case; and if she will instruct An Bord Altranais to issue a response. [27211/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if hospitals will be included in the legislation promised to be brought before Dáil Éireann concerning redress boards in order that persons will have recourse to redress against hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27247/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason persons who are on the rural social scheme cannot get the fuel allowance if they were in receipt of a short-term payment prior to commencing the scheme; the number of persons affected by this ruling on a county basis; and his plans to include these persons for the fuel allowance. [27198/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who is on a rural social scheme is not in receipt of the fuel allowance. [27199/05]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied with all the procedures in relation to the selling of Coillte land to a company (details supplied); the steps which were taken in these negotiations; if Coillte obeyed the protocol and guidelines; if this company consulted with local persons; if it reinvested some of this money on the land which was sold which is...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (6 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if school transport will be provided to children (details supplied) in County Mayo. [27206/05]