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Order of Business. (21 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: The schools are totally exposed.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (21 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he intends to take in advance of the Employment Permits Bill 2005 to make the work permits scheme more transparent for both potential employers and potential employees; the timetable for introduction of such steps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23512/06]

Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (21 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the response rate to the recent call by the Business Regulation Forum for submissions; the purpose of this consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23517/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the schedule of work will be made available for the construction of classrooms to replace two prefabs and toilets including a disabled toilet and resource rooms at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24024/06]

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Referral to Select Committee. (22 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is a matter for the committee.

Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the deployment of ten military personnel to the Congo to assist in national elections; the type of work the personnel will be engaged in during their time in the country; when they will be deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23794/06]

Overseas Missions. (22 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received a response from the Swedish Government regarding the approach made by the Irish Army to participate in the Nordic battle group; the details of the negotiations between the Swedish and Irish representatives; when a final decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23795/06]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (27 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action her Department is taking arising from the discovery of equine infectious anaemia here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24615/06]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (27 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide this Deputy with a copy of the Teagasc Report on the economic implications of the use of genetically modified organisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24596/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (27 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the renegotiation of the bilateral agreement between Ireland and the US on transatlantic air traffic; the plans in place to support the Shannon region should the negotiations result in a reduced commitment to flights in and out of Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24565/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for asylum for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24563/06]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (28 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress of the consultation process promised in advance of the introduction of a new National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24960/06]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (28 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of stamp duty receipts received by the Exchequer for each year from 2000 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24971/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (28 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in providing a permanent school for a school (details supplied) which is in temporary premises since 1994; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25221/06]

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: As I did on Committee Stage, I support the amendments tabled by Fine Gael and the Minister of State. Deputy Enright has outlined the problems for students with disabilities in institutes of technology and the variations therein. It is important that this principle is being put on a statutory basis because it will strengthen the ability of institutes to attract resources to provide for...

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 17: In page 11, line 29, after "conditions" to insert the following: "(including conditions providing for the tenure of members of the academic staff)". This amendment concerns security of tenure for staff in institutes of technology. By the introduction of this Bill the rights of lecturers and academic staff in institutes of technology will be inferior to those of...

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I accept the Minister of State's point on amendment No. 20 on industrial relations structures, which I will withdraw. What he said in that regard makes some sense. In regard to amendment No. 18, all I seek is equality of tenure among people in institutes of technology which already exists under the Universities Act and I will press the amendment. I am also concerned that the right of appeal,...

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 18: In page 11, line 32, after "determines" to insert the following: ", provided that a member of staff of an institute shall enjoy a tenure not less favourable than would obtain if the institute were governed by the Universities Act 1997".

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 19: In page 11, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(3) Terms and conditions under subsection (2) shall provide for a right of appeal for a member of staff in the case of any dispute with the college.".

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 29: In page 14, line 45, after "Act" to insert "or by the governing body". This Bill introduces a function called an executive function whereby directors of institutes will have complete power in regard to certain functions. I wish to modify that to give the governing body the opportunity in certain circumstances to have some authority in the decision-making process in...