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Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Apr 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 207: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if a review of school transport boundaries and a value for money review on school transport has been completed; if such information is publicly available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17082/10]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (29 Apr 2010)

Frank Feighan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the continued confusion over people's right to cut turf which is causing untold inconvenience and anger among rural people. I ask the Government to begin dialogue with the turf-cutters and with all the stakeholders to ensure the turf-cutters can maintain their right to cut turf while...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the reinstatement of services at a nursing home (details supplied) in Boyle, County Roscommon; and when the announcement will be made. [17516/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (29 Apr 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 269: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if she will immediately put in place the qualifying conditions for FETAC and HETAC courses for September 2010 in order that students can plan in advance; if changes are to be made in the qualifying conditions for persons with degrees in areas in which there is no work at present so that they can qualify and plan to do...

Miners Compensation (5 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Coonan for sharing time. It is time the Government established a redress board to provide compensation for the National Coalminers Group and acknowledge the contribution the miners have made to this country. In my area of Arigna, which covers counties Roscommon, Leitrim and Sligo, the survivors and widows have been forgotten. I ask the Minister for Social Protection, with...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (5 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 329: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for repairs to a house in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon.. [17833/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (5 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 330: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of urgent house repairs in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [17834/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the provision of broadband in Leitrim village; when will the Eircom exchange have broadband enabled to enable residents to get fixed line broadband from Eircom. [19109/10]

Leaders' Questions. (12 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: The Government had ten to 12 years to address it.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons resident in Ireland and in receipt of invalidity and incapacity pensions from the UK are entitled to household benefits and free travel here; and if all residents here who came from EU countries are covered by these scheme under the EU regulation or Bi Lateral agreement. [19633/10]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (12 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for the sale of Turbary Rights in County Roscommon in respect of a person (details supplied) and when this application will be approved for payment. [19631/10]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (12 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of farmers that are awaiting payment for bogs sold back to his Department in Special Areas of Conservation in which farmers were prohibited from cutting turf due to EU Directive; when he will commence payment to these farmers; and if these farmers will be paid interest on their agreed sale price...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress that has been made in respect of proposed amendments to the law on maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19419/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (13 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review an anomaly affecting the self-employed (details supplied). [19876/10]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (13 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the mureas insulation scheme in County Roscommon; the number of applications received to date; the number of insulation jobs that have been completed; the length of waiting lists for applicants. [19878/10]

Leaders' Questions. (19 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: What about the foreign banks that are sticking the boot in?

Energy Resources (19 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: I raised tonight's matter on the Adjournment on 1 April. Speaking on the debate, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government stated that he expected to see the report and the recommendations of the group set up to look at the cessation of turf cutting on 32 raised bogs in the coming days. He stated that he would then conclude his considerations on the matter as quickly...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (19 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the names and ages of the interviewing panel set up for interviewing applicants for promotions from Garda Superintendents to Chief Superintendents, Garda Inspectors to Superintendents, Chief Superintendents to Assistant Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20955/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (19 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the occupation of the interview panel set up for interviewing for promotions from Superintendent to Chief Superintendent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20956/10]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (20 May 2010)

Frank Feighan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the continued recruitment embargo in the HSE and the Department of Health and Children which is putting people's lives at risk throughout the country. In my own area the Plunkett home in Boyle has 100 elderly citizens who are still being denied day care services despite numerous...