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Special Educational Needs. (27 May 2009)

Frank Feighan: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for taking this matter, the provision of alternative accommodation for a special needs class in County Leitrim. Last year, parents of children attending a class for children with a mild learning disability in St. Patrick's National School, Drumshanbo, were alarmed at the proposal to close down the class. The inspector has said the class will be...

Written Answers — Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Pre-Nuptial Agreements (27 May 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recommendation of his Department's report on pre-nuptial agreements published in 2007 which recommended that such agreements be given legal recognition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21586/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan with a qualifying green certificate is being denied stamp duty exemption; if he will investigate and rectify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 May 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a GMS card has not been reviewed for a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the further reason they were not notified personally; and when this error will be corrected and a GMS card re-issued to them. [21932/09]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (28 May 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will ensure new markings and signage for Waterways Ireland on the Upper Shannon. [22005/09]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (28 May 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue to persons (details supplied) under the farm waste management scheme. [21933/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 May 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review, revise and revert a decision in relation to a person (details supplied). [21999/09]

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Roll around.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 643: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will audit a school (details supplied) in connection with an application of directives to be used to reduce special needs assistant cover at this school. [22302/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 644: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to special needs assistants, audits of these roles are being used to reduce or remove positions from schools; if he is satisfied with directives in relation to the tasks of special needs assistants in classrooms when the non-teaching provisions may be interpreted as to preclude SNAs from assisting pupils by way of...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: The Government did not even publish speeches. At least we did so.

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: The situation is in crisis and the Government is not doing enough to resolve it. I commend Deputy Varadkar on bringing this important Bill to the House. I come from a business background. My business is 100 years old this year. My mother ran that business for 65 years and I ran it before getting involved in politics. It is a successful business, a newsagents with lottery facilities,...

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: We have not booked our holidays yet.

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: We know Billy has the villa booked.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will put a plan in place to deal with a rat infestation in a house (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [23214/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim will not lose their special needs assistants in September 2009. [23215/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on making amendments to the annual financial turnover requirement from registered builders by his Department when tendering for school building projects in view of the downturn in the economy and to ensure equality among registered qualified builders. [23218/09]

Written Answers — Vetting of Personnel: Vetting of Personnel (11 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 3: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the delay with FÁS before submitting applications for vetting clearance to the appropriate Garda section in respect of workers in the health care sector; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that those applicants are left for months without a job waiting for vetting procedures to be...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason, in the case of persons (details supplied) who are residing together for 18 years and who are jointly assessed for jobseeker's benefits, the partner is not allowed to transfer their tax credits. [23464/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (11 Jun 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure a student (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be provided with school transport. [23463/09]