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Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (14 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the results of the research carried out by the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice which suggested that most households on social welfare do not have enough to sustain a basic standard of living; his views on the findings of this research; the steps he will take to deal with this...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (14 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Finance the stamp duty provisions, which are applicable to a farmer who wishes to buy lands; if there are any exemptions; if provisions for stamp duty liability that would be levied, could be paid over a period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43573/06]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (14 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm that has Department has received an application for sports capital funding from an organisation (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and the steps he will take to ensure that same is favourably considered due to the ambitious project being undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43575/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a single farm payment in which all documentation has now been finalised, and which the applicant was assured would be paid on the week of 4 December 2006, has not been paid to this person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; the steps which will now be taken to ensure that the Cavan office of her Department is notified...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of registered employment agreements currently in place; the industries and regions to which these apply; if he is satisfied that REAs provide a satisfactory framework for the regulation of working standards and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2531/07]

Written Answers — Manufacturing Sector: Manufacturing Sector (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his response to the NCB Purchasing Managers Index for November 2006 which shows that growth in the manufacturing industry has almost ceased; the actions he will take to ensure a sufficient manufacturing base exists here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2547/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the situation in relation to granting taxation relief on maintenance orders, which are made through the court system for children; if in this context he will grant tax relief on such payments by way of maintenance order which is made by way of the court system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1461/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is Government policy to require local authorities to impose rates upon preschool facilities if they are operated by community or private operators; if this will be a significant financial imposition upon such facilities here; if in this context local authorities will be directed to refrain from imposing such charges, which will ultimately...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 895: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the roll-out of the home care package for the elderly; if there is a uniform application of same across the country; if there is a uniform needs assessment form; if so, if she will furnish this Deputy with a copy of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2487/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 997: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will review the application by a company (details supplied) in County Westmeath for a licence for the MOT excise relief scheme and consider the granting of such licence in view of the work that has been done to date by this company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2054/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 1016: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Governments plans to ensure the availability of broadband in rural areas which have not been successful to date in obtaining broadband; if in this context he will take steps to investigate the relevant companies for the provision of broadband facilities in Milltownpass and the surrounding areas; and if he...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 1596: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has not been supplied with school transportation; if she will take steps to ensure that transport is provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1787/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 1668: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has now considered additional information submitted by the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for the erection of a new school in view of the comprehensive information submitted in relation to the current population and demographic change and future additional population of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (31 Jan 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 1869: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed new sewerage scheme for the village of Castletown-Geoghegan; if progress has been made in this matter as there have been plans in place for the installation of this sewerage scheme which is extremely necessary for the village and the surrounding areas for a considerable...

Defence Forces Reserve. (1 Feb 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will make provisions for retiring members of the Reserve Defence Forces to receive an honorarium in recognition of their years of voluntary service to their country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2810/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Feb 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Finance if Section 23 relief is available for particular areas which might be suffering adverse economic circumstances in large urban areas; if, in this context, an application were to come in from Athlone Town Council for the utilisation of such reliefs on the west side of town, if same would be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (1 Feb 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance if a comprehensive review of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1984 has been carried out; if, in this context he will take steps to address the restrictive medical criteria which is laid down in the regulations which result in people with significant paralysis and severe difficulties being refused a...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (1 Feb 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm having received an application for lottery funding from an organisation (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will ensure that same is granted the necessary funding to enable it to complete its works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3322/07]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (1 Feb 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm having received an application from a hurling club (details supplied) in County Westmeath for lottery funding; if he will take steps to ensure that funding is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3323/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (1 Feb 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 300: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses which will be refurbished under the scheme of refurbishment being carried out at an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if it is the intention to refurbish all the houses; if not, if he will ensure that the total number of houses in this scheme are refurbished; and if he will...