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Written Answers — Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy: Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy (15 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the implementation of the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation 2006 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37935/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a farmer who is in receipt of the farm retirement pension and has his farm leased to his son for 10 years for €3600 per annum is subject to a tax liability in view of the fact that if the said lands were leased to a non-family member for the same amount he would not be liable; if he will clarify same; and if he will make a statement...

Fisheries Protection. (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources whether, in respect of compensation for commercial netsmen, he will reconsider the valuation that has been put on the licence or improvements to the minimum payment, given that commercial quotas declined by approximately 60% in the reference period for compensation, fishermen were penalised by the area based...

Fisheries Protection. (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: The terms of reference given to the consultants were such that there could be only one outcome, that is, a complete ban on drift-net fishing. On the question of increasing the minimum payment, will the Minister consider the methodology for evaluating the licences? Certain individuals will not even recoup the cost of decommissioning their gear. Given that the tax-free payment is quite...

Fisheries Protection. (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Regarding the equal valuation of salmon licences, the reference years used to calculate the final figures were based on a very difficult period. Will the Minister consider basing uniformity on the payment of licences and the tax element? Why was only €10 million provided in last week's Estimate for the fund, when the original figure was €25 million, with €5 million for the development...

Postal Services. (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: In the course of discussion of Parliamentary Question No. 4 of 19 October 2006, which I tabled and which related to the Lost at Sea scheme, I asked: How is it possible that two persons, both constituents of the then Minister, Deputy Fahey, received 75% of the funding allocated, which was a substantial amount of money? I wish to correct the record to state: How is it possible that two persons,...

Written Answers — Energy Supply: Energy Supply (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is intended to provide one or two interconnectors; if this is expected to happen by way of public or private enterprise or a combination of both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38811/06]

Written Answers — Firearms Restrictions: Firearms Restrictions (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38601/06]

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

John Perry: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene with St. James's Hospital on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo and have them called for treatment as their condition has deteriorated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38599/06]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the person who, with regard to foreign gillnet surveys, is granting permission for trials in Irish waters in view of the fact that there are foreign vessels using illegal gear to land fish in Irish waters in the name of research; the way he can advocate criminal sanctions for technical fishery offences for...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will ensure that funding is allocated to a gallery (details supplied) in County Sligo for its redevelopment which will go into construction in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38581/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, with regard to a school (details supplied) in County Sligo, she will confirm that a site has been identified; if tenders have been sought; the cost for the school; when work will commence; the date it will be finished; the amount of money that has been ring-fenced for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38600/06]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 566: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take in order to avoid potential fines of tens of thousands of euro per day, for each day Ireland is found to be in breach of the Habitats Directive in view of the preliminary opinion given by the Advocate General for the European Court of Justice that Ireland has failed to fulfil its...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (21 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 571: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action taken following the meeting with the CSNA in relation to the returns of newspapers and magazines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38585/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance the property based tax reliefs for which no termination date has been set; and if he has requested any reviews of these or other reliefs by the Revenue Commissioners in the context of the forthcoming Budget and Finance Bill. [39182/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding allocated to the Clinton Foundation to combat HIV and AIDS in Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39510/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had conversations with his European counterparts regarding the negative effect Hamas' rejection of a two State solution will have on the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39493/06]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (23 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he is taking in relation to marine tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39854/06]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (23 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason there is a 12% drop in the level of funding allocated to fish processing in the Estimates for 2007 in view of the nature of the fishing industry here at present; his views on whether this area requires increased, not decreased, investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39855/06]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (23 Nov 2006)

John Perry: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to the recent announcement that consultants are to be appointed to examine ways of resolving a dispute over the lowering of a weir on the river Blackwater which anglers say is necessary to allow salmon stocks to regenerate, but which a local rowing club fears will lead to its demise, the price that...