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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of EU directives awaiting transposition in her Department; the date by which these directives are to be, or were to be, transposed into Irish law; the number of such EU directives which are overdue for transposition; when she expects that overdue directives will be transposed; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of EU directives awaiting transposition in her Department; the date by which these directives are to be, or were to be, transposed into Irish law; the number of such EU directives which are overdue for transposition; when she expects that overdue directives will be transposed; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of EU directives awaiting transposition in his Department; the date by which these directives are to be, or were to be, transposed into Irish law; the number of such EU directives which are overdue for transposition; when he expects that overdue directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37862/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 543: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of EU directives awaiting transposition in his Department; the date by which these directives are to be, or were to be, transposed into Irish law; the number of such EU directives which are overdue for transposition; when he expects that overdue directives will be transposed; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the outcome of his recent trade trip to Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37934/06]

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with oil, gas or other exploration companies with a view to identification of a new licensing regime that would meet all requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38753/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is intended in the context of the Broadcasting Bill to provide for subtitling with a view to meeting the requirements of persons with hearing deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38752/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 228: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for the future of the Garda station at Watercourse Road, Blackpool, County Cork. [38941/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Finance his Department has been requested to seek an alternative site for the Garda station at Watercourse Road, Blackpool, County Cork; and if there are plans for the disposal of the building. [38935/06]

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: The Taoiseach indicated in response to Deputy Kenny that the Government had done a U-turn on the commitment made to have a debate in this House on the conflict in Darfur. We surely owe the people of Darfur——

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: A debate was promised for this House and we are now told it is to be held in the Seanad. Surely we can afford to allow one hour——

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: ——to debate one of the most considerable humanitarian crises——

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Surely the people of Darfur deserve one hour of our time.

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: We will share as equally as we can. While I welcome the increase in overseas aid, I remind the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, that the target of 0.7% of GNP by 2012 represents a major shortfall in the promise made by the Taoiseach at the United Nations General Assembly, when he stated we would reach the 0.7% target by 2007. Will the Minister of State give a commitment to enshrine...

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: A similar commitment was made in the past but it fell by the wayside.

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: Five years late.

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: What about decentralisation and Comhlámh?

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: What about senior staff?

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: What about senior staff?

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Allen: The Minister of State better be right.