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Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: We would be able to say we looked beyond covering our own political backsides. I urge elected representatives of all parties to put the short-term view aside——

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: ——and put pressure on the Minister and Opposition Finance and Education spokespersons to commit to funding education in a serious way, to move well beyond the figure of €1 billion in additional investment outlined by the Green Party and to make thinking about education part of the everyday vocabulary, until such time as voters and the political establishment see it as second nature....

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will use his influence in Europe to ensure that there are no mandatory negotiations on services, intellectual property, investment or other trade related issues as part of any economic partnership agreement negotiation from 1 January 2008. [33815/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 840: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he would be favourably disposed towards treating with urgency on compassionate grounds the application of a person (details supplied) for entry to Ireland under the family reunification scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33264/07]

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 886: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason or if he will investigate the reason members of the Irish Prison Service who were supposed to be paid moneys under an agreement on new pay and working conditions did not receive such moneys during the third week in November 2007 as promised, and were instead informed that this money was required to pay for...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 887: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason prison officers are being asked to use the current ten minute period, originally agreed years back on the introduction of clocks, for security screening in view of the fact that this is a new procedure and that queues may cause them to be delayed leading to the potential loss of incremental review money; if he...

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: First, if I may beg the indulgence of the Acting Chairman, Deputy O'Connor, as this will be my only opportunity before the event to announce that, in my capacity as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Education and Science, in light of the proposed water charge levy on schools which is a concern to all Deputies in this House and having heard the comments of the Taoiseach, the Minister for the...

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: It will be a pleasure to speak about the Bill. Some said I was a little critical of the budget in my contribution last night when I stated it was a little like the curate's egg, good in parts but turning one's stomach in others, when I referred to my education portfolio. The reason I said so was that I felt the investment in education was wholly necessary and it will cost the taxpayer in...

Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (18 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 480: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount spent on the security operation at the perimeter of Shannon Airport in 2006 and to date in 2007 to prevent further incursions by anti-war activists; his views on whether such levels are adequate or excessive; if the current threat warrants the levels of expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (18 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount spent on the security operation at Shannon Airport in 2006 and to date in 2007 to prevent possible incursions by terrorists and to protect US military personnel; his views on whether such levels are adequate or excessive; if the current threat warrants the levels of expenditure; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (18 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 529: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans in place to produce a management plan for the Burren; if there is a plan in train; when it might be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34871/07]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (18 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 530: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government policy on waste management and the mix that should be expected in re-use, recycling, landfill, biochemical, thermal treatment and other methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34872/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 531: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if discussions have been held with Coillte on this body's policy towards wind farms, in view of the fact that there are examples where Coillte is unwilling to support such developments for fear its lands may be sterilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34873/07]

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Paul Gogarty: And for Deputy Kenny to overturn Deputy Noonan's ban on political donations.

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (30 Jan 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the plans, following the new VRT emissions-based system, in place to fairly calculate and levy VRT charges on the emissions caused by similar new cars being imported from the UK and other jurisdictions after 1 July 2008, in view of the fact that as it currently stands identical new cars with equal emissions will be taxed...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (30 Jan 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when new supplies of the BCG vaccine will become available to the Health Service Executive following difficulties with the supply of the vaccine in 2007; if there is an estimated timescale for clearing the backlog of vaccinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1826/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1002: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a request from a school (details supplied) in County Dublin for funding for a rainwater harvesting system and solar panels as part of the extension from eight to 24 rooms and her Department's refusal to sanction such funding; if this decision will be reversed in view of the future requirements...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (30 Jan 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1003: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are plans to review the planning requirements and funding for school extensions to take into account water and energy saving technologies, that will ultimately cut school running costs in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1767/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Jan 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1231: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision is imminent in relation to the application for the reunification of a person (details supplied) with their mother, especially in view of their brother's serious illness; the timeframe for such a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1769/08]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (30 Jan 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1371: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans, following the new VRT emissions-based system, in place to fairly calculate and levy motor tax charges on the emissions caused by similar new cars being imported from the UK and other jurisdictions after 1 July 2008, in view of the fact that as it currently stands identical new cars with equal...