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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of potential broadband service providers of which he is aware and which are anxious but unable to compete effectively in the provision of broadband services throughout the country; the action which is required to ensure that those in a position to provide services can do so without obstruction of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is proper for a chief tax inspector to threaten a client with further penalties and interest if the client decides to appeal to the Revenue Commissioners as set out in the revenue Charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27049/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a single farm payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26684/06]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (5 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application by a centre (details supplied) in County Kerry for grant aid to build a new centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26804/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (5 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if sport or physical education will be included as an examination subject in the 2006/2007 academic year at leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27047/06]

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this motion. Aer Lingus is synonymous with this country. It is a well-known brand throughout Europe and other parts of the world. It has been the flag-carrier for Irish tourism for years. It is important to recognise that the high standards of hospitality of Aer Lingus and the friendliness of its air hostesses are the reason so many people prefer...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: A delegation is here from San José at present, seeking Aer Lingus flights to that city. It is in the middle of Silicon Valley, which has contributed so much to Ireland. Major IT companies based here want a dedicated service to San José airport. That is the demand which exists and the company needs money to meet that demand. From where will the money come? It will come from either State...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: This is indicative that we do not have enough time to discuss the matter. The efforts of the employees of Aer Lingus in bringing about this change must be recognised. Their concerns regarding pensions and so on must be addressed, and I mean that sincerely. I share Deputy Pat Breen's concerns about Shannon Airport. This has nothing to do with the Minister, but with the future policy of Aer...

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he intends to implement the recommendations of the Dalton report in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27233/06]

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I join the Minister in acknowledging the contribution Mr. Paschal Taggart made to the greyhound industry since being appointed by the rainbow Government back in the mid-1990s. Whereas I welcome the publication of this report, I find the process that was carried out in publishing it to be unacceptable. First, the letter that was sent by the chief executive officer to the Minister's office back...

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: When the Minister was asked in this House why he had not published the report earlier, he said it was because he wanted due process. Was there due process when these leaks were carried out? In most cases they were very selective. As regards the report's recommendations, I produced a Bill two weeks ago which was rejected by the Minister. I was accused of pre-empting this report. Does the...

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I will conclude but this is very important. Does Bord na gCon have a rule book, like they have in England? Will the Minister classify steroids as being a prohibited substance, as recommended in the report?

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Who was?

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Who is the mysterious individual?

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: There should be an inquiry into it.

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: There should be an inquiry into it.

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I read it all in the newspaper in April.

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I suggested the Bill in 1997.

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: A Cheann Comhairle——

State Boards. (6 Jul 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I remind the Minister that the Bill I proposed the last day was the one I had ready for publication in 1997, just before we left office, and that was not pursued by the Government.