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National Drugs Strategy. (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: Perhaps I might ask one more brief question.

National Drugs Strategy. (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: Regarding international supply, the Minister of State mentioned Afghanistan, where 90% of UK and Irish heroin originates. Has there been any serious talk at a European level of buying out the crop locally before it reaches the market? I do not expect the Minister of State to have all the answers.

Countryside Recreation Strategy. (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: I have a brief point to make as there are four or five questions being taken together.

Countryside Recreation Strategy. (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: I welcome most of what the Minister has said and have some questions that arise from his answer. Regarding bog lands and Coillte owned lands, there is a great deal of land designated as special areas of conservation and national heritage areas. These areas supposedly cannot be used for the cutting of turf but this is not being enforced yet. The bog lands and forest parks can be developed...

Countryside Recreation Strategy. (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: That is my question. I am not sure what is wrong with the Acting Chairman today but I request that he give us a chance to ask some questions.

Countryside Recreation Strategy. (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: We are not arguing on this point; we are all in agreement for a change and we have a chance to talk it through. Regarding access to land, the last time we discussed this matter in October or November the Minister said he would consider a suggestion of mine on walking passes. This would be similar to ski passes in other countries and would allow people pay to have access to certain lands for...

Rural Development. (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: Fine Gael also has many ideas so hopefully we will have a few hours after the election to implement them. The Minister said he will shortly make an announcement on night-time rural transport. Will the Minister investigate the use of vehicles that belong to the Department of Education and Science that are parked at the end of the school day and could be used to save the State money? Perhaps...

Rural Transport. (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: When did the Minister have this idea?

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (28 Feb 2007)

Damien English: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the statements made by a drug treatment consultant, (details supplied) that lack of heroin treatment facilities in the midlands in leading to increased drug overdoses and increased drug dealing by addicts to feed their habits; the way he will address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied), who has had a scheduled hip replacement cancelled twice previously, will have this operation carried out. [8172/07]

Written Answers — Migrant Workers: Migrant Workers (6 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to help improve and support the English language skills of immigrants here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8580/07]

Defence Forces Strength. (7 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8690/07]

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Damien English: That was as a result of a technical error.

Written Answers — Drug Testing Programme: Drug Testing Programme (7 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who tested positive in drug testing for 2006; the consequences faced by each of these individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8697/07]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (8 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans she has for the enhancement of research and development within the agri-food sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8822/07]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (8 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her position on the abolition of the milk quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8837/07]

Written Answers — Renewable Energy Grants: Renewable Energy Grants (8 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a grant exists for the installation of solar windows in houses. [9242/07]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (8 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will close a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9241/07]

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

Damien English: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Finance the latest returns he has received in respect of progress in the expenditure profile and the profile in delivery of planned outputs from the various sub-programmes within the National Development Plan 2000 to 2006; and if he will publish a review of the performance of that plan. [10211/07]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (20 Mar 2007)

Damien English: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the heavy reliance of the Exchequer on revenue from the housing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10208/07]