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Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (15 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment If he will report on the work undertaken through Enterprise Ireland's productivity improvement fund; the number of companies assisted by this fund in each year since its creation; if any empirical data on the effects of this assistance has been recorded, and if so the average and median expected annual savings for...

Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: While the Bill is relatively short with quite simple content, it represents an historical moment for Shannon Development and it would do no harm to use some of my speaking time to acknowledge its work over the years. Especially worthy of praise has been Shannon Development's innovative approach to regional development, which did not exist in Ireland until the body was created. Shannon...

Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Shannon Development has set up the Plassey Enterprise Centre, giving indigenous companies the opportunity to develop and link with the University of Limerick. There is room for considerable development around that area. The riverbank could also be developed, a project in which Shannon Development has been involved. I hope it continues to be a company that directs matters in the mid west....

Order of Business (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I understand the Taoiseach stated the Electoral Act would be amended in the light of the problems experienced with the electoral register. Will the Government ensure all local authorities will place their tenants on it?

Order of Business (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: It would be a simple matter to cross-reference the register with their housing departments.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is prepared to implement any of the measures from the new 75 step programme to tackle energy inefficiency and increase energy awareness and conservation across the EU that was recently brought forward by the Energy Commissioner, Mr. Andris Piebalgs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38832/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take into account humanitarian consideration and letters from a psychiatrist in relation to an application for a person (details supplied) in County Meath in their application for asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38680/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the majority of physiotherapy graduates from UCD in 2006 have been unable to find work in the health services here; if she will engage with the Health Service Executive to ensure that the needs of the public and the availability of qualified professionals are matched through the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention is drawn to the fact that the majority of graduates in physiotherapy from UCD in 2006 have been unable to find posts in the health services here; if her Department has plans to provide funding to the Health Service Executive to sanction additional posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38940/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Institutions: Third Level Institutions (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the Government is considering the allocation of capital funding to upgrade and expand facilities on the campus of the National College of Art and Design; when she expects such funding to be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38719/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department is giving consideration to the provision of a new post-primary school in North Offaly in view of the increasing pressure for places in that area and the demographics in primary schools; if she will ensure that the needs of the area are addressed in time in order that children transferring from primary schools will...

Written Answers — Capital Investment Projects: Capital Investment Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the priority projects for capital investment identified in table 7.2 of the report of Review and Prioritisation of Capital Projects in the Higher Education Sector which have not been approved by her; the criteria used by her to decide which projects should not yet be approved; when she proposes to give approval for any proposals...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (21 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the post-primary schools that have resource teachers; the number of resource teachers each school has; the schools which have no resource teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39085/06]

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister for Education and Science said she hopes to have the student support Bill through both Houses by the end of the year, but there is no sign of its being published. When will it be published?

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: How can it be passed in both Houses by the end of the year if we are given such a vague answer?

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister said she wants it passed by the end of the year and she wants us to co-operate. We cannot co-operate on a Bill we have not got.

Air Services. (22 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has completed the promised review of approval conditions attached to licensed aerodromes by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners following the recent drugs haul from a flight that left from Weston Executive Airport in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39250/06]

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Understandably.

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: They are underfunded, at least in my constituency.

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy McManus. In the short time available to me I will address the Estimates for the education sector. Deputy Carey said there is an increase in provision and I welcome that. However, Ireland is still far below other European countries and OECD norms in terms of the amount of its national wealth that is spent on education. Ireland is 29th out of 31 countries in...