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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will extend the tax saver scheme in Budget 2008 to include the purchase by employers of bicycles and electric bicycles for the transportation of employees to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29425/07]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (20 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she remains concerned that the fluoridation of water may not be effective in combating dental problems, that fluoride ingestion may pose a threat to human health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28446/07]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (20 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she remains concerned that the fluoridation of water may not be effective in combating dental problems, that fluoride ingestion may pose a threat to human health and that fluoridation of water also poses a threat to the environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28693/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status with regard to the proposed construction of a new community college in Bantry, County Cork; when she expects work to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29551/07]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (20 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 526: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is concerned that fluoridation of water poses a threat to the environment; the status of the Fluoride (Repeal of Enactments) Bill 2002 introduced by him; if passing of that Bill remains a non-negotiable demand on the part of his party in respect of future service in Government as stated by him on 7...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (21 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that hospital staff who go on statutory leave are replaced during the recruitment embargo by the Health Service Executive in view of the legal underpinning of such leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29984/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an assessment has been carried out on the way the recruitment embargo is affecting waiting lists for operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29983/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (21 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for the retention of temporary school prefabs at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; if she will ensure that the prefabs are retained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30020/07]

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (22 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Climate change is happening already. Even if we manage to reach our emission reduction targets and if temperature increases are limited, it will have a significant impact on Ireland. According to research carried out in universities and other institutes in Ireland, we will experience more extreme weather events, including floods and storms. For example, 100-year floods will become more...

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (22 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: I thought the Deputy was supporting them.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: I note there is a designated land Bill on the Government list of Bills. The "Prime Time" programme last night highlighted the issue of irresponsible and unsustainable rezonings. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, mentioned that he might introduce regulations to require councillors to give reasons for zoning decisions, which would be weak. As part of that Bill, will the Government introduce...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the briefing provided by his Department on the issues affecting the region in preparation for the deployment of Irish troops to Chad. [30871/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress his Department has made, unilaterally and in cooperation with EU States, to supply transport and medical supplies to humanitarian missions to Chad. [30872/07]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (27 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 617: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is being deported; if he will review the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31078/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the programme of decentralisation in respect of his Department and State bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31151/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (28 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 279: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made regarding the staffing needs identified by Fingal County Council in relation to the to new library at Malahide; the review of local government employment levels, particularly in relation to the ceiling on local authority staff numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31414/07]

Written Answers — National Stadium: National Stadium (29 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress on the development of the sports campus at Abbotstown; when he expects the contracts to be signed and work to begin; the cost of the Abbotstown project since its inception; if he is satisfied with the amount spent here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31446/07]

Written Answers — Whale Conservation: Whale Conservation (29 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has added its voice to the international condemnation of the Japanese whaling fleet that set out to the southern seas to hunt fin whales and humpback whales which are an endangered species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31750/07]

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (29 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she has plans to ensure that an appropriate assessment is carried out before fishery activity takes place in areas designated for the protection of birds and their habitat under the Birds Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31840/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the matter of recouping from Coillte Teoranta, circa €8 million of forestry premium grants awarded to it but subsequently excluded from community financing under the guarantee section of the European agricultural guidance and guarantee fund and subsequently confirmed by the European Court of...