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Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (14 Sep 2011)

John Browne: Question 979: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons approved under the fair deal scheme in County Wexford since 1 January 2011; the number of patients in Wexford hospital awaiting approval under the same scheme; the amount of funds available under the fair deal scheme for nursing home patients in County Wexford for the remainder of 2011. [23901/11]

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

John Browne: I welcome the Bill. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, all the best in his portfolio, as this is the first opportunity I have had to do so. He was very vocal when he was on this side of the House, therefore, I am sure he will implement some of the ideas and suggestions he had. It is important to increase funding for this area. I am sure the Minister of State will fight his corner...

Institutes of Technology (22 Sep 2011)

John Browne: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to establish a technological university in the south east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25208/11]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (27 Sep 2011)

John Browne: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of young persons who currently avail of aftercare, support for children in care after they turn 18 years of age; the way many aftercare workers are currently employed; the locations in which those workers are based; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26036/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (28 Sep 2011)

John Browne: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals he has to assist apprentices who have completed all their off site education phases but cannot obtain their certificates due to the building industry situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26577/11]

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

John Browne: What about Mullingar barracks?

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

John Browne: I will not take that long. I welcome the Bill. While our spokesperson on agriculture, Deputy Michael Moynihan, is not here because he is in Belfast meeting the Minister of Agriculture for Northern Ireland, Fianna Fáil will be supporting the Bill. It is a good idea to review the Bill. The Veterinary Practice Act 2005 was the first update of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1931, which was an...

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

John Browne: It is unusual. I spoke to Elaine Farrell, executive secretary, who said the organisation is more than happy with the Bill and had no issues it wanted raised. That is a first from a major farming organisation. Yesterday's Irish Examiner carried a report on how the Animal and Plant Health Association conference was told preventive medicine used on farms increased by 25% over the past 12...

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

John Browne: I would not do that to the Minister of State.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2011)

John Browne: The Deputy will one day.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2011)

John Browne: Will the Leas-Cheann Comhairle indicate how much time is available to me?

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2011)

John Browne: I thank the Minister for bringing the Bill before the House. I wish Deputy Buttimer all the best in respect of becoming a Minister and obtaining the services of a driver. I am sure that will happen one day. The Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 amends the mandatory alcohol testing provision of the Road Traffic Act 2010 to ensure that mandatory testing will be carried out at the lower drink...

Deficit Targets (5 Oct 2011)

John Browne: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is preparing his Budget 2012 on the basis of achieving a deficit of 8.6% in 2012 or if he intends to target a lower deficit percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27610/11]

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

John Browne: I would like to share some of my time with Deputy Healy-Rae.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

John Browne: The debate in the House over the last two nights has exercised the minds of Deputies on all sides. I have noticed that very few Labour Party Deputies came into the House last night and tonight. Perhaps that, in itself, is a good sign. I know some of them are unhappy about the decision that may be taken by the Fine Gael-Labour Party coalition. I am sure they will use all their power at the...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

John Browne: The Minister of State is in government now.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

John Browne: Why did the Minister of State not say this six months ago?

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

John Browne: We introduced all the new equipment.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

John Browne: We invested the money wisely.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

John Browne: What about Dún Uí Néill Barracks, Cavan? What about Stephens Barracks?