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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 529: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children with special needs who are currently in primary education; her proposals to put in place a secondary school system for these children when they reach the age of 14; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4800/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children with special needs who are in primary education in the Cork city and county area; the number of occupational therapists and speech therapists that are available to these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4801/07]

Hospital Staff. (14 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I would have preferred the Minister for Health and Children to have been present but I appreciate the attendance of the Minister of State. The issue I wish to raise concerns a facility in Cork which is due to open on 24 March 2007. Cork has been well served by four maternity units and three in particular, the Bon Secours Hospital, St. Finbarr's Hospital and Erinville Hospital, which are...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (14 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the recently launched national discussion on the EU maritime Green Paper; the way he will ensure that all stakeholders are properly consulted and incorporated into this process; the Government's position on the Green Paper; the timeframe for the publication of the national position on the...

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: He said he was misquoted.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: From tomorrow.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Under what legislation will the new measure governing the collection of social welfare payments within a ten day period be introduced?

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I am asking the Ceann Comhairle——

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: How do we find out——

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: If the Social Welfare Bill is being taken tomorrow——

Tourism Industry. (15 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to recent comments from the chief executive of Tourism Ireland that the ambitious growth targets in the tourism sector here could be jeopardised by some external challenges, but also by value for money concerns within Ireland and by a perceived deterioration in hospitality here towards foreign...

Hospital Acquired Infections. (20 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of cases of MRSA in each of the past three years and to date in 2007; the number of fatalities attributable to MRSA; the steps being taken to reduce the incidence of MRSA; the measures to improve facilities and tackle overcrowding in hospitals that have been made to deal with MRSA; and if she will make a statement on the...

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: More beds.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (20 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following specific matter of public interest requiring urgent attention, namely, the serious implications for the future viability of Cork Airport of the decision of the Government to require the airport to meet debts of €100 million, despite having previously promised it would be debt-free; and the need for the...

Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Their own parties.

Written Answers — Primary Care Services: Primary Care Services (20 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money invested in the years 2002 to 2006 in relation to the primary care strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6259/07]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (20 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of spending under the National Development Plan 2002 to 2006 in the south and east region on a project and county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6451/07]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I welcome many aspects of the Bill. Changes have been made to rent supplement which allow people to work up to a point where they can earn €200 and still claim 50% of the rent allowance. That is very important because we have been pointing out that this created a poverty trap. I hope additional improvements will be made, as this measure does not go far enough. Local authorities have...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Yes.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Does the Minister know anyone in receipt of these payments who goes on holidays for 12 days?