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Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion. (15 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Or pairs of shoes for children.

Written Answers — Farm Accidents: Farm Accidents (15 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps being taken to address the serious problems of death and injuries through farm accidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34174/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the EU directives for which her Department has responsibility that are yet to be implemented, and the target date for implementation in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34173/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the provision of the Garda divisional headquarters for Wexford-Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34466/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (15 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the cost to date, including all fees and capital works, of the development of the metropolitan area networks throughout the country; the number of lines that are connected to the networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34315/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for leave to remain here for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford (details supplied); if a determination will be made in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34122/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (15 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant will be provided for a person (details supplied) at a school in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34119/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on recent criticisms by IBEC of the Government dividend that is taken annually from the ESB; the impact of the dividend on electricity prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34342/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if there are issues surrounding the security of supply in the upcoming winter months in view of the serious power cuts experienced recently at Wexford General Hospital and concerns in Britain regarding the wholesale gas market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34358/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason share fishermen and crewmen of fishing vessels are deemed by the Revenue Commissioners to be self employed for tax purposes, while under section 2(3)([i]c[/i]) of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 are deemed to be employees of owners or skippers; his views on whether this difference in status requires amendment; and if he...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (16 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the arrangements put in place in 2005 to allow out-of-catchment or disputed catchment pupils from certain schools in north Wexford to be enrolled in a school (details supplied) in County Wexford, will continue in place in 2006 and until additional secondary school accommodation is provided for north Wexford in Kilmuckridge and...

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: There is no abler man.

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, and his colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, who introduced Second Stage two days ago in his absence. The Bill is welcome in that it gives an opportunity to debate the important issues encompassed by it. Its aim, as the Minister of State said in his opening statement, is to transpose into Irish law an EU directive of the year...

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: His proximity to Shannon may give him that view. That shorthand phrase means they are closer to the concept where workers' rights are not as well regarded. The jury is out on the view of this Minister of State and I welcome his involvement in the debate. When we deal with the minutiae of this and of the Work Permits Bill on Committee Stage, we will find out where he stands. The deadline for...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (17 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether alcohol sponsorship has a place in sport; his further views on whether legislation needs to be introduced to remove any option open to sporting organisations regarding alcohol sponsorship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34881/05]

Suspension of Member. (22 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Listen to the Members.

Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Report Stage amendments.

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Is the Minister of State taking all matters tonight?

Job Losses. (22 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: This is an Ard-Fheis speech.

School Transport. (22 Nov 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise an important issue which affects my constituency. Like the previous speaker, I regret that no Minister of State from the relevant Department is available. It is no disrespect to the Minister of State who is present to say he is producing a script. I welcome him, he has the answer prepared, but what is the point in my saying anything? He knows nothing...