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Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (16 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funds which have been allocated to the proposed family literacy project; if targets have been set for the project; the way they will be measured; when it is expected that the project will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38291/06]

Written Answers — Standardised Tests: Standardised Tests (16 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in regard to her address to the INTO conference on 18 April 2006, she will indicate the manner in which standardised tests inform policy making at national level by providing invaluable information regarding attainment levels in schools here, or allow parents to judge their child's progress against the national norm in view of...

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (16 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the grant assistance given to schools not eligible for the school support programme to assist them with their respective levels of dispersed disadvantage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38299/06]

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

Ruairi Quinn: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received a copy of Forfas' statement on the Costs of Doing Business in Ireland; if in view of Forfas' concerns regarding the significant impact of energy price rises on competitiveness he will direct CER to conduct an immediate review of its pricing policy and establish a statutory consumer panel...

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

Ruairi Quinn: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has reviewed the new World Energy Outlook 2006 from the International Energy Agency which warns that many countries are on an unsustainable energy path characterised by under investment, a strong risk of supply disruptions and increasing greenhouse gas emissions and face a dirty, insecure and expensive...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (22 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance the public bodies and agencies exempted from the full remit of the Freedom of Information legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39252/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (22 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance the leases taken out by the Office of Public Works, by Government Departments or by State agencies since the announcement of the Government's decentralisation programme in December 2003; the length of each lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39243/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (23 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the exact rates of grant assistance in relation to educational disadvantage given to schools not participating in the DEIS scheme, but who are eligible for some assistance with respect to disadvantage; the way such grant assistance is calculated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39872/06]

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: In ten years.

Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: There has been no increase.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Is the Taoiseach aware that a UK subsidiary company operating in Ireland, Gate Gourmet, is planning to provoke industrial action in its premises at Dublin Airport?

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: It arises under promised legislation. The social partnership agreement, Towards 2016, includes provision for the protection of employment through the exceptional collective redundancies Bill, because of a recognised gap in the existing legislation.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: There is a real threat from a company whose track record is well known in Britain.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Will the Taoiseach introduce that legislation without delay?

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: It might be too late.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money granted in 2006 to fee paying schools under the summer works programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40152/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money granted annually by the State to fee paying schools by way of teachers' salaries and other supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40151/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be given on the appeal of the rejection of a visa for a person (details supplied); the reason the visa application was rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40046/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Closures: Hospital Closures (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason St Luke's Hospital in Dublin is being closed; if it is intended to use the land for social or health purposes or to sell it off to the highest bidder; the hospital to which the services currently provided at St. Luke's will be transferred; the date on which St. Luke's will stop providing services to the public; if she will...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Nov 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the lease held on the site currently used by Enterprise Ireland at Merrion Hall, Dublin 4, will expire; the date on which the employees of Enterprise Ireland based at Merrion Hall are scheduled to cease occupation of these premises; the location to which they will transfer; and if he will make a statement on the...