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Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (7 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the implications of the Irish Ferries dispute on his Department's policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4073/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (7 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school children in classes of more than 30; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3861/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (7 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 479: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children at primary level in classes of more than 20; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3862/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (7 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 480: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children at primary level in classes of more than 25; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3863/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (7 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children at primary level in classes of more than 35; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3864/06]

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: This motion was not tabled lightly but in response to sustained negative targeting of farmers by the Government over the past year, leaving them in genuine fear for their existence. The sugar sector has been in turmoil since the devastating deal the Minister tried to pass off as a victory last year. She adopted a sell-out approach throughout the debate on the future of the sugar industry, and...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: That is far from accurate.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: They can do that now, but under the regulations and directive, farmers would be terrified to accept slurry for fear of the repercussions. People can try all they like to claim credit for a limited deferral, but it only puts it off. The IFA and Macra na Feirme were left with no option today but to walk out of partnership talks, so deep was their frustration. The response of the Government, of...

Written Answers — Charities Legislation: Charities Legislation (8 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason charities regulation legislation is not part of the current legislative programme; when this legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4377/06]

Written Answers — Regional Development: Regional Development (8 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the review of the structures of Údarás will be completed and its recommendations implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4378/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (8 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an Irish exemption will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4535/06]

Written Answers — Adult Literacy: Adult Literacy (8 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person appointed to a post (details supplied) has the relevant qualifications for that post; if an investigation will be held to determine whether the person has a minimum of three years working in adult literacy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4603/06]

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I wish to share time with Deputy McCormack. In her speech to the Seanad on 14 December 2005, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, stated that it was her belief that the provision of the University College Galway Act 1929, which gives preference in staff appointments to persons with a competency in the Irish language, was no longer the best instrument for the promotion and...

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: The Minister has not introduced any reforms.

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: The Minister has no proposals.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures he intends to introduce to reverse the situation where certain welfare payments prevent the parents of children from living together; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4659/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals to change the lone parents allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4658/06]

EU Directives. (14 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 107: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the nitrogen element of the nitrates directive as it applies in Irish law will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5293/06]

EU Directives. (14 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Why has Teagasc not been asked to review the advice on the nitrogen rather than the phosphorus element? Has the Minister considered any changes to the nitrogen tables? Teagasc has said it is prepared to review that aspect of the issue. Will the Minister formally ask Teagasc to review that area in addition to the other area he mentioned?

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (14 Feb 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Galway was built to cater for 350 students and is now catering for over 600 students; the steps she intends to take to deal with this accommodation crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5686/06]