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Arts Funding. (30 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: It was a readjustment.

Arts Funding. (30 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government conned the people.

Lansdowne Road Stadium. (30 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand this will not hold up the planning process, but could pose difficulties in a few years when it comes to the opening of the new stadium. Will the Minister contemplate the immediate appointment of a mediator to resolve this matter? I am sure it could be resolved rather easily at this stage if an independent arbitrator were involved.

Special Olympics Ireland. (30 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I remind the Minister that Special Olympics Ireland looks after 11,000 athletes in 12 sports, in 402 clubs, supported by hundreds of community organisations throughout Ireland, with 18,000 volunteers. The perception is that Special Olympics Ireland is an event driven organisation, in that it organised the 2003 world games, but that is not the case. It is involved in training and coaching,...

Special Olympics Ireland. (30 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Specifically, a large team comprising 200 athletes plus coaches and trainers will travel to China in 2007 for the world games. Special Olympics Ireland has made a request to the Government to provide at least €1.5 million, in order to take one of the largest groups of athletes ever to represent Ireland. Will the Minister accede to this request today? Will he ask the Minister for Finance...

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (30 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will review incentives for the film industry in view of the drop in major film production here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40875/06]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (30 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the measures he is taking to tackle the problem of obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40874/06]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (30 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if National Lottery funding will be provided for a centre (details supplied) in County Kerry which is a project that applied for funding in July 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40928/06]

Postal Services: Motion (5 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: The post office network plays a critical part in the social and economic life of rural Ireland. The postman or postwoman is probably the only person with whom many old people, in particular, would have contact on a regular basis. He or she is the only person calling to many houses on a weekly basis, apart from perhaps a doctor or relative. That is why the network is so important for the...

Postal Services: Motion (5 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: That is 524 fewer than in 1997 and the number is falling. That is a massive drop. The number of company staffed branches has fallen from 97 to 84. We have lost 537 post offices since the Government came to office which is a major indictment of the Government. Many European countries have adopted a specific strategy that sets a ratio of post offices to population that guarantees access for...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of inpatients and outpatients on waiting lists for non-emergency neurosurgical services from 2003 to date in 2006; the length of time these patients have been waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41420/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients on waiting lists for admission to each of the neurological units from 2002 to date in 2006; the length of time these patients have been waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41419/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (5 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will surface dress the area in front of Carrigafoyle Castle, Ballylongford, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41350/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry under the 2005 single payment scheme, as they qualify under category B and B(i). [41121/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a single payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41349/06]

Order of Business (6 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Some time ago, I asked the Taoiseach about the obesity report, in which regard his Department has the lead role. Will he confirm to the House that initiatives have been undertaken to implement that report, which is now approximately a year and a half old, in view of the fact that approximately 300,000 young people in the country are either obese or overweight? There are legislative...

Order of Business (6 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Perhaps I might finish. Might we have a debate on that important report in the House?

Order of Business (6 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Yes, the Taoiseach promised it in the House. Second, regarding a somewhat related matter, given the fact that 2,000 people in this country die every year as a result of obesity, when will the coroners Bill be introduced?

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Transport the way he will address the situation whereby the number of passengers being carried by bus services in the Dublin area has declined in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41756/06]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (6 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Irish Missing Person's Helpline received funding from his Department in 1999 to 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41880/06]