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Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: No, only the link with the banks.

Decentralisation Programme. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of principal development specialists, senior development specialists and development specialists with Development Co-operation Ireland volunteering to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7219/06]

Decentralisation Programme. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: I am not against decentralisation which I regard as having an important role in regional development. If handled properly it will be completely in line with the Government's national spatial strategy. However the shambolic manner in which the decentralisation programme is being handled is a cause for worry on a number of fronts. It seems the decentralisation of DCI, Development Co-operation...

Decentralisation Programme. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: It sounds shambolic.

Undocumented Irish. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contact made with the administration of the United States of America on behalf of undocumented Irish citizens resident in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7220/06]

Undocumented Irish. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: I welcome the Minister's approach to an issue of importance for thousands of Irish emigrants. I also welcome his support for the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform. Ms Sheila Gleeson attended the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs yesterday and outlined the range of activities of the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centres to counter the anti-immigration atmosphere, as she put it, post 9/11...

Undocumented Irish. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: I agree that we must not take our eye off the political ball. Like other political representatives, we must have another card to play in our pack. A bilateral agreement must be considered as a fall-back position in tandem with our efforts at political level to address this significant problem for 50,000 undocumented Irish citizens. Will the Minister have his officials examine this possibility...

Overseas Development Aid. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: World Vision Ireland delivered an impressive presentation on the importance of educational aid programmes to yesterday's Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs. I hope the percentage of the overall budget going to educational aid will increase. Will the Minister outline the steps he has taken to confirm that moneys allocated in areas such as Ethiopia and Uganda are being spent on the programmes...

Overseas Development Aid. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: What about the White Paper?

Foreign Conflicts. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: The increase in opium production appears to be occurring in tandem with what the Minister calls an improvement in the security situation. What level of co-operation is in place with Pakistan to ensure that the increase in opium is not being allowed through to flood the world markets?

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had recent discussions with the US Government with regard to the rendition of prisoners through Irish facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6815/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed the proposals for the development of the voluntary humanitarian corps with the Department of Defence or with representatives of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6826/06]

Written Answers — Nuclear Programmes: Nuclear Programmes (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action being taken with regard to the potential development of a nuclear capability by Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7221/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 374: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the go ahead will be given to Cork City Council in order that it can sell the flats and apartments to its tenants in view of the fact that it has received no directive from his Department on this issue; and if he will make a statement outlining his proposals in this regard. [7395/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 375: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the tenant purchase scheme; and when the details of a new scheme will be announced. [7396/06]

Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (23 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence when legislation relating to Ireland's participation in EU battle groups will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7214/06]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (28 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance the preparations which have taken place regarding a replacement for the national development plan; and the way in which the inputs will be cobbled into a coherent programme. [7970/06]

Written Answers — Irish Overseas: Irish Overseas (28 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the date on which his Department paid a court imposed bond on behalf of a number of Irish citizens abroad (details supplied); the date on which the moneys involved were repaid to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7762/06]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (28 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Transport the arbitrator appointed to mediate between Cork and Dublin Airport Authorities on the projected €200 million debt arising from the construction of a new terminal at Cork Airport; the person who appointed the arbitrator; the date on which the appointment became effective; the terms of reference given to the arbitrator; and the terms of...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (28 Feb 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Transport the consultants appointed to carry out a business plan for Cork, Shannon and Dublin airports; the terms of reference of their respective appointments; the cost per hour being charged by each of the consultants; and the cost to date since being appointed. [8031/06]