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Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second and Subsequent Stages (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to pose a few questions to the Minister of State which I hope he will consider. Given the time restriction, I will pose these questions in the context of a Second Stage contribution. For the Minister of State to say this is simply a technical amendment is, perhaps, an understatement deserving of some type of gold medal. To suggest this is a simple matter is most unfair. The board...

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the renewal of the bilateral agreement for the purposes of inter-country adoptions between Ireland and Vietnam; if she will confirm that there are ongoing discussions between the respective departments of public health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1650/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if participants on the drug treatment programme are receiving access to full treatment services within the timeframe of one month; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1566/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost of running the drug treatment programme annually since its establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1680/09]

Written Answers — Compensation Schemes: Compensation Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the introduction of a compensation scheme for those persons not covered in an earlier scheme in respect of compensation for survivors of thalidomide; if there is a medical assessment taking place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1651/09]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions brought during the years 2007 and 2008 in respect of tachograph regulations, driving times and rest periods in the matter of drivers and owners of heavy goods vehicles. [48062/08]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of the Drug Treatment Court and the programme on an annual basis since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1567/09]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 682: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the follow-up support and data which is collected relating to post-drug court programme recidivism; the cost of running the Drug Treatment Court on an annual basis since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1680/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 978: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to a television programme (details supplied), wherein it was alleged that certain irregularities took place in the selling of public sector pension plans in the public sector, particularly involving teachers and nurses; if she has satisfied herself as to the role of the Pension Ombudsman in the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 1515: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the plans for the proposed new primary schools at Summerhill, Portlaoise, County Laois, with particular reference to a written proposal, in the form of representations made by the parish priest of the town of Portlaoise, in order that matters might be progressed without delay; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 1516: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when approval will be given for the commencement of construction of the two new primary schools situated at Summerhill, Portlaoise, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1334/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 1517: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position to include constructions commencement date in respect of the refurbishment and extension of a school (details supplied) in County Laois. [1335/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 1526: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the situation at Rathdowney, County Laois, where the national schools are on two campuses at either end of the town; when the new building project will proceed to tender and ultimately construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1381/09]

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It is a smoke screen.

Criminal Prosecutions. (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach his views on reports that recent budgetary changes will result in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions being unable to process criminal cases in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40456/08]

Criminal Prosecutions. (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I remind the Taoiseach that the public statement made by the Director of Public Prosecutions last October was unprecedented. A chief prosecutor has never before had to resort to making public comment that so great was the cut inflicted on his office that he would find it impossible to deal with its day to day business. In response to Deputy Gilmore, the Taoiseach spoke about the bluntness of...

Criminal Prosecutions. (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: On the specific point regarding offices and personnel, how many vacancies are there currently in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions? If vacancies are not filled, does the Taoiseach not accept this gives rise to a situation where the office cannot function to maximum capacity?

Criminal Prosecutions. (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: There are still vacancies in the office.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: This debate is crucial in the context of democracy in this country. Unfortunately, this opportunity is being squandered. Rather than providing decisive leadership, the Government is giving headless chickens a run for their money. The Government's focus is on blaming the Opposition and the media, rather than taking action. Sitting back and letting nature take its course may have worked...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of the probation service budget that is spent in relation to work in prisons; the average cost of the service's work in prisons and places of detention in 2007 and 2008; the ratio of prisoners per probation officer; the ratio of special category prisoner per probation officer; and if he will make a...