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Order of Business (11 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: This was the second time I tried to ask these questions. I worded these questions in a different way. It is frustrating to be a backbencher in this House when we just get replies like this. Is it the policy of the Green Party to stop Members getting information?

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (11 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the criteria used by his Department to identify countries to receive Irish Government overseas aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10349/08]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (11 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she communicated the change of payment timetable for REP schemes to the relevant farming organisations. [10414/08]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (11 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when her attention was first drawn to the change of payment timetable for REP schemes. [10415/08]

Hospital Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: I wish to share time with Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Hospital Services. (12 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue for my constituents in south Tipperary. A 23-bed unit that was completed in July 2007 lies idle. This is an utter disgrace. It is one of the issues which has been highlighted in the debate on the HSE. Why would anybody spend money on developing a unit only to leave it idle when patients lie on trolleys in South...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans he has in place to deal with the situation where there are almost 8000 MW of wind energy projects in the queue for the gate three connection process; his views on whether it will be necessary to prioritise some of these projects over others in order to maximise the benefit to the country; his further...

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: Will the Minister indicate if amended legislation on broadband is proposed? I ask the question because there is a crisis in many small towns and villages throughout the country——

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: ——regarding the issue of broadband. I have in my possession letters from four companies in my constituency that will move jobs totalling 150 in the next few months if broadband is not provided in their local villages. We have had commitments and statements but there has not been any movement on this issue.

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: If legislation is not proposed I ask that time be set aside when the Dáil returns to discuss this important issue.

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: I want to ask about amending legislation also.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: He knows there are ten races in Cheltenham today.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: We know now where the Deputy got it.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Deputy for the information. I would not even get that information in reply to a parliamentary question.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Student Support Bill. Our attitude to education is one thing that unifies this House. It goes back many years, with successive Ministers with responsibility for education who have made various changes to create what is an education system of which we are proud. Like anything, it needs alteration as time goes by. Varying circumstances lead to us...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the thrust of changes in the guidelines for applications for the current round of sports capital grants and their intended effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10959/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if consideration will be given to a teacher who retired in 2000 and who held a third class honours degree, to qualify them for the honours allowance in their pension. [11179/08]

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (13 Mar 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of days before a court appearance a summons is meant to be delivered according to law; the person who is responsible for delivering that summons; and if there is quality control with regard to the delivery of same. [11081/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Apr 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if trade union subscriptions are credited at source for PAYE workers, or if they need to claim this money back themselves. [12158/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (2 Apr 2008)

Tom Hayes: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the position of a cystic fibrosis nurse in Waterford Regional Hospital has been advertised; if interviews have taken place for the role; if a replacement has been approved; when the start date for that replacement will be; and if same will be given priority, as it is an essential role. [12235/08]