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Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Dinny McGinley: The Tánaiste is very touchy this morning.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 Oct 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the appointment of a complaints officer to deal with fishermen's complaints by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority; when this person will be appointed; the terms of their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37545/08]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (30 Oct 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will set out the main effects of budget 2009 in relation to forestry; the revised targets for the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37546/08]

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: He would have received a better response had he sought an increase.

Training Programmes: Motion (Resumed) (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: It is timely and appropriate that we are discussing this matter in the Dáil on a day when the CSO published its unemployment report and we have broken through the psychological glass ceiling with unemployment at 252,000. As Deputy Connaughton said, 100,000 people have been made unemployed since the last election when the current Government took over with the answer to everything. As far as...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number and type of all courses available in a FÁS centre (details supplied) in County Donegal; if there are plans to expand or reduce the number of such courses; and the number of trainees in attendance there at present. [38562/08]

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish Emigrants: Undocumented Irish Emigrants (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his recent efforts on behalf of the undocumented Irish in the US and the prospects he holds for the action that can be taken in the immediate future. [38563/08]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Army and civilian personnel employed in Lifford Military Barracks; if his attention has been drawn to the disruption that the closure of the barracks will have on those who are stationed there; if he will re-assess and repeal the decision to close the barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38560/08]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application for disadvantaged area aid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and when payment will issue. [38637/08]

Written Answers — Clárú Múinteoirí: Clárú Múinteoirí (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 355: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an dtuigeann sé an dochar do chás na Gaeilge sa chóras oideachais de bharr an chinnidh atá déanta deireadh a chur leis an liúntas a íoctar le hoidí a oiltear thar lear, cad é costas na scéime gach bliain ó 2000 go dáta agus an ndéanfaidh sé athmhachnamh ar an scéim. [38573/08]

Written Answers — Coláistí Samhraidh Gaeilge: Coláistí Samhraidh Gaeilge (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 356: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an dtuigeann sé an ghéarchéim i measc coláistí samhraidh Gaeilge de bharr deireadh a chur leis an liúntas ón Roinn a íoctar le gach dalta agus go bhfuil todhchaí cuid de na coláistí i gceist; agus an ndéanfaidh sé athmhachnamh ar an chinneadh agus leanúint le híoc an deontais. [38574/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (5 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for an increase in grant towards the provision of a resource room; if same is being considered; and if its allocation will be approved in order that the school can be brought to a satisfactory and acceptable standard. [38575/08]

Written Answers — Public Service Pay: Public Service Pay (6 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the operation of performance related pay mechanisms in the public service. [38783/08]

Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: There were many cutbacks in the recent budget and they affected all areas, including agriculture, health, social welfare and education. There were cutbacks across the board. This will cause hardship, suffering, loss of income and many types of discomfort. Of all the cutbacks that have been announced, however, this will cause devastation to families in the years ahead. It is probably the...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: I have called the Minister, a Thánaiste, on many occasions previously. I appeal to her to re-think this decision.

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (11 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the delays in refunding patients under the drugs payment scheme will be expedited by invoking the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act in order that they are not left waiting for long periods in having refunds made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39498/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (11 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 637: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application for an emergency repair grant for a faulty roof has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; if the application is being considered, in view of the seriousness of the situation; and if a grant will be approved in order that the works can be carried out as soon as possible. [39748/08]

Protestant Schools. (12 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Acting Chairman and Deputy Crawford and I agree with the case he has made for Protestant schools. There is one such school in my constituency, namely, the Royal and Prior Protestant school in Raphoe. It provides secondary education for the Protestant community in County Donegal and has been successfully doing so for many years. The school is an amalgamation of two schools,...

Written Answers — Prison Violence: Prison Violence (13 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to deal with the increasing problem of violence in prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40284/08]

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (18 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 80: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad é an tionchar a bheidh ag na giorruithe a fógraíodh sa cháinaisnéis ar imeachtaí agus éifeacht Údarás na Gaeltachta ó thaobh tograí úra, comharchumainn, naíonraí, clár tógála agus inmharthanacht an Údaráis go ginearálta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [40982/08]