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Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I do not raise this matter to be awkward.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political and security situation within the Darfur region of Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34414/06]

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Has the Tánaiste done any more regarding the attachment of fines Bill? He said it was not right when it was brought in by Fine Gael, but that he would deal with it shortly. It is now on the agenda as the enforcement of fines Bill.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: On the serious situation regarding road alignment and so on, when will the roads amendment Bill be introduced? I asked some weeks ago about a date for discussion of the Teamwork report. It is now clear from the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, that it is national policy. It is time that the Teamwork report for the north east was fully debated in this House.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: What about the Teamwork report?

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: It should arise.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if Cavan General Hospital is expected to receive all surgical transfers from Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35546/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the commitments she or personnel on her behalf gave to a person (details supplied) regarding the future of Monaghan General Hospital; if she or her personnel advised that medical services would be retained on a 24 hours 7 days per week basis at Monaghan General Hospital along with surgical services plus the opening of the new...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (1 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the benefits of the SSIAs are being taken into account for third level education grants; if so, her views on whether this is fair as they are not being taken into account for non-contributory pensions and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35270/06]

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Tánaiste for his comments on the Northern Ireland package. I ask that the six Border counties be considered in any package put forward by the Government. There has been no inward investment in counties Donegal, Cavan or Monaghan as a result of the Troubles.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: It is an extremely important matter. The question is appropriate, as you know, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: My second question is extremely appropriate. Given that the Minister for Health and Children has put forward her case regarding health in The Irish Times, when can we have a full debate in the House on the health Bill, the team report and many other issues? It is a totally one-sided debate at present.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is confident that the upgrade of the M50 will be substantially completed to coincide with the opening of the second terminal at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/06]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (2 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department met with all interested parties to discuss measures to reduce congestion on the M50 during the upgrade works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35793/06]

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Tell the people.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact many families are being disadvantaged by the lack of rights to residency and that the waiting time for the processing of applications is more than two years, when will the immigration and residence Bill be debated in this House?

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I thank Deputy Durkan for providing this opportunity to speak to a very important motion, namely, the urgent need to review the regulatory arrangements which have resulted in approval of huge price increases in gas and electricity at a time when international energy prices are falling. I will raise a different but related issue. How can the Government justify providing grant aid for the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people murdered in each of the past 12 years through violence on the streets, or by whatever means; the number who have died in similar circumstances to date in 2006; if he is satisfied that sufficient effort is being made to control this situation; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of farmers who were able to benefit from the special stamp duty concession towards land consolidation that was announced in budget 2005; if he is satisfied that this scheme has achieved its purpose; if it will be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36453/06]

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (7 Nov 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if additional places will be provided for the rural social scheme in view of the fact that the current 2,600 places available nationally are now full; if so, the number of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36548/06]