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Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Does the Minister not have a State car?

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (22 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in view of the Government's stated commitment to providing an extra 3,000 beds and of Professor Drumm's statements on the lack of need for extra beds in the health service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35457/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (22 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the safeguards that have been instituted in view of the issues raised over the iSoft Project in relation to contracts such as these to protect public interest against waste; the steps she is taking to ensure value for money; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35458/05]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (22 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the fact that children from a school (details supplied) in County Dublin are unable to use facilities at the National Aquatic Centre due to structural inadequacies in the design of the building which make it difficult for people with severe disabilities to access its facilities; and if he will...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (22 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the National Aquatic Centre at Abbotstown is unable to facilitate students with a severe disability from a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; if a disability access audit has been undertaken by Campus and Stadium Ireland Limited; if this report will be published; if his...

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (22 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the procedure to be adopted regarding senior posts in higher education, when it emerges subsequent to interview that an appointee to such a senior post has previously been dismissed from a post in higher education; and if she will make a statement on policy in relation to this matter. [35179/05]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (22 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 526: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in the specific case of institutes of technology, it had emerged subsequent to appointment that the appointee to a senior post had previously been dismissed from an academic post in third level education; the requirements of the institute in this matter; and if there is any policy position by the Department of Education and...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: On my behalf and on behalf of the Labour Party in west Dublin, I offer my condolences to Hazel, to her children, to Noel and to the extended Lawlor family. Like everyone else, I was shocked at Liam's horrific death in the car crash in Moscow. To die so far from home and from the family who loved him so much is dreadful enough but the media coverage that followed his death must have added...

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Will it be necessary to introduce an additional Estimate to make the €60 million national aquatic pool accessible to severely disabled persons, including children? I had a reply from the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism to the effect that access for severely disabled persons would be improved.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: To spend €60 million on a national aquatic pool——

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Where is the legislation on the Abbotstown and Campus Stadium Ireland development which the Taoiseach has promised would be published five weeks ago?

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: I have sought an adjournment debate and have tabled questions to the Minister. He has told me that access has to be improved.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: It is a national disgrace because €60 million has been spent on a swimming pool for the Special Olympics——

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: ——and it is not accessible to disabled children.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Deputy Rabbitte and I have been following this issue on behalf of children in Clondalkin.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: It is shameful that the Taoiseach washes his hands of disabled children who are unable to access the special pool.

Housing Developments: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: I am disappointed with what the Minister of State had to say. He is particularly familiar with Fingal County Council and he and I have discussed this issue with the manager some time ago. The development of the affordable housing programme, especially in the Fingal County Council area, has given an opportunity to many people to acquire a home of their own and developments, particularly in...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce revenue traceability stamps on all non-draught alcohol products for sale here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35708/05]

Written Answers — Law Enforcement: Law Enforcement (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legislation governing the use of gaming machines; the steps his Department will take to ensure that the law is not being broken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35707/05]

Written Answers — Transport Initiatives: Transport Initiatives (23 Nov 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Transport the role his Department will play in the organisation and delivery of the Transport 21 initiative announced on 1 November 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33044/05]