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Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of lieutenant colonels due to retire on age grounds for each of the years 2007 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35061/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of generals due to retire on age grounds for each of the years 2007 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35062/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of other ranks that have been enlisted since 1994 and are subject to short-term contract; the duration of this short-term contract now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35063/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Defence if, when a member of the Defence Forces on short-term contract is promoted, the length of time their contract is extended for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35064/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Defence the retirement age for other ranks that enlisted before 1994; the duration of this short-term contract now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35065/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Oct 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Defence the retirement age for corporals, sergeants and senior non-commissioned officers who enlisted in the Defence Forces since 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35066/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects the Health Information and Quality Authority legislation to be introduced. [35524/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when does she expect that legislation on eligibility and provision of entitlements for elderly people will be enacted. [35523/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Finance the threshold for inheritance tax; the off-sets that can be used against it; the amount collected in tax under this category in 2000 to 2005 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35376/06]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of stamp duty collected on residential and commercial properties, by county, for the years 1998 to 2005 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35377/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the need to roll-out a nationwide screening programme for cervical cancer; when this nationwide programme will be up and running; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35115/06] I

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to a person in receipt of a carer's allowance; if the hours allowed to work will be increased to facilitate people who want to work with FÁS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35178/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 1043 of 27 September 2006, the position in relation to a person in receipt of a carer's allowance; if the hours allowed to work will be increased to facilitate people who want to work with FÁS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35177/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Transport the policy directions he has given to the National Roads Authority since January 2005; the basis on which he provides funding to the NRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35378/06]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 558: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application seeking approval for a Gaelcoláiste at Arklow, County Wicklow; the stage same is at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35370/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 559: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the applications she has for schools, primary and post primary (details supplied), for accommodation and facility improvements; the stage same are at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35371/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Grants: Third Level Grants (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the income limit for qualification for a third level grant; the expenses that can be offset against this; her plans to increase this threshold, or to permit additional set-offs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35372/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of post primary schools that offer a transition year; the percentage of post primary students who could avail of the year that do so; the criteria applied in formulating the syllabus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35373/06]

Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: On a point of order, the Tánaiste has clearly stated that he has not been contacted by the Moriarty tribunal, yet he stated that the focus of the inquiry is closer to Deputy Kenny. Could he elaborate on that?

White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Billy Timmins: Tradition has shown that Irish people have a great interest in aid and in putting their hands into their own pockets. This is evidenced by the fact that 4,000 copies of the White Paper, which I welcome, have been distributed with 31,000 downloaded worldwide. The Minister should examine ensuring that, whether electronically or otherwise, this document is distributed to all libraries and...