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Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: We were right.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (22 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Was it not a very cynical move to introduce such a measure at this time of the year, knowing it would not affect people until the winter? It speaks volumes about how this Government treats older people that it did not have the guts to try this in December, during normal budgetary times, because if those who marched when the Government tried to take medical cards from the over-70s numbered...

Community Support for Older People. (22 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: I represent a rural constituency where many people live in isolated areas and this scheme allowed them to have the peace of mind and feeling of security brought about by having a monitored alarm system. Their relatives were also reassured by the scheme. I do not understand, therefore, why the scheme is being suspended. I hope the Minister will be true to his word when he says it will be...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (22 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the need for the deployment of the maximum possible number of trained gardaí in the battle against criminal gangs, he will undertake a review of the use of trained detectives as drivers for Ministers and other designated persons and the possible filling of at least some of these posts by civilian drivers;...

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Expenditure: Health Service Executive Expenditure (22 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money spent by the Health Service Executive on private security firms across the State for the years 2006 to date in 2009, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15695/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an application for shoes under the podiatry scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15696/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether Ireland will achieve its stated aim, given several times over at the United Nations, of reaching 0.7% of GNP for overseas aid by the year 2012. [15361/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the strength of a group (details supplied) and on who may be backing the group; and the way he assesses the situation on the border regions between Congo, Uganda and Southern Sudan. [15362/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to implement a double taxation treaty to allow for the taxing of visiting rock bands and performers in view of the fact that they are levied in every other country in the world and revenue is being lost as a result of the failure to implement this tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15967/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an outpatient appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15968/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (28 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount the Health Service Executive south has paid to solicitors in legal fees; the number of solicitors employed for this sum; the amount paid to each individual solicitor and the percentage of this payment which was in respect of cases pursued involving the payment of hospital bills; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person would be eligible to apply for carer's benefit if they were to take the three year career break from the public service as announced in the 7 April 2009 Budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16201/09]

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: I welcome the publication of the Bill. I acknowledge the work of Deputy Pat Rabbitte in introducing the Garda Síochána (Powers of Surveillance) Bill, which I believe is the forerunner to the legislation before the House today. I also acknowledge the very helpful document published by the Oireachtas Library and Research service, which was an invaluable source for me, in particular, in...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (29 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of grants paid under the Housing (Gaeltacht) Acts to persons in the Waterford Gaeltacht in each of the past five years; the amount in each case; the number of applications received in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16746/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will explain the full background to the recent transfer of €1million from his Department to the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16747/09]

Written Answers — Fallen Animal Collection Scheme: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (29 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to address the excessive costs of disposing of fallen animals at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17102/09]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (29 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the quantity of meat and bone meal produced here per annum over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16955/09]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (29 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the quantity of meat and bone meal disposed of and used here per annum over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16956/09]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (29 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the quantity of meat and bone meal exported annually for the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16957/09]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (29 Apr 2009)

Seán Sherlock: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the quantity of meat and bone meal produced from fallen animals on an annual basis over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16958/09]