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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Oct 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance if an organisation (details supplied) in County Louth can obtain compensation for VAT paid on building works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35076/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (26 Oct 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will introduce the promised legislation to fortify flour with folic acid as recommended by the National Committee for Folic Acid Food Fortification in July 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34927/06]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is not producing houses.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister of State has not been canvassing recently.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: This Bill will restore the status quo as set out in the original 2000 Act. The key issue for the public is that we are in the midst of a significant housing crisis. This is particularly difficult for some categories of people, such as first-time buyers and separated people in dire need of decent accommodation. I listened to the Minister of State's speech with interest but heard no mention...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is what Fianna Fáil baulked at. It did not insist on that housing mix. It listened to the builders and gave them the option——

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is much logic to what I am saying now because it is based on fact. Fianna Fáil bowed its head to the builders in its tent at the Galway races. The Minister of State can dress it up any way he likes but that is the truth and the Government is not delivering. No matter what argument the Government puts forward, it is not meeting the housing needs of people. The Minister of State spoke...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the additional resources which have been given to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda now that the teamwork plan has started to be implemented by the Health Service Executive North East. [35531/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if funding will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35100/06]

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 619: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated amount of uncollected car tax on a yearly basis for each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35399/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 620: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will grant aid the proposals from Louth County Council to construct the Drogheda port access route which is part of the Drogheda Northern Environs Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35403/06]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (1 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 624: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he set up an independent electoral commission to deal with all aspects of elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35581/06]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (2 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Transport his position on the provision of a national emergency tug vessel; when a decision will be reached on the need for such a vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35825/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce legislation compelling local authorities to ensure the highest safety standards at road works by properly informing the public about road works and disposing of hazard signage when no longer needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30971/06]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (2 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 255: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of occasions upon which directions to local authorities have issued under Section 31(1) of Planning and Development Act 2000; the reason for such directions; if such directions have been complied with in full; the timeframe for such compliance; the consequences of councils not complying with such...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (7 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need to avoid the unnecessary removal from the voting register of thousands of qualified voters by introducing a comprehensive and accurate voters register in all constituencies where all voters are registered on the basis of their personal PPS number.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permanent residency will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36259/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the application for and extension to a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36196/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (7 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 11 October 2006, if a decision has been made; if a grant will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36698/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (8 Nov 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the urgent need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to make a special difficulty order under the Electoral Act 1992 to extend the voter registration period beyond 25 November 2006 to enable thousands of disenfranchised voters to register with their...