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Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (8 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people or companies who lobbied him in relation to the course of action he took on chewing gum litter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9481/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (8 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the basis of the levies which are placed on ESB bills; the precise purpose of the money raised; the aggregate amount raised per annum over the past twelve months and projected over the next five years; and if the VAT collected on this levy is also diverted to the specified obligation or if it is a source of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the way in which money is credited to the swipe card of social welfare recipients; if there is a time limit on encashing the money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9627/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the EU Employment Directive 2000/78/EC; when it was due to be transposed into Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9626/06]

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: We have heard a lengthy tirade from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform abusing the Opposition, but when it comes to accounting for his stewardship in this House, he is rarely found.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: He speaks of being the meat in the sandwich, but the meat is cut from a very hard neck. I wish to ask the Tánaiste about the product from some of this meat. Looking at the programme for Government produced in 2002 by the Progressive Democrats, we were to have major reform of criminal law laying down uniform guidelines and principles with regard to punishment of offenders. We were to have a...

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: I was speaking about those mentioned in the manifesto, none of which are implemented.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: He has a large volume, but it is mostly a tirade of abuse.

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the option of making the new stadium in Tallaght open to all football and other codes; and the reason this was not the option chosen. [9849/06]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to change the age limit of 35 for entry into the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9876/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the threshold for appointing teachers in primary schools by size of enrolment. [9958/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if concessions are made in the instance of boys and girls schools amalgamating in respect of teacher appointments within quota or ex-quota appointments as for example in the case of a school (details supplied). [9959/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (9 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the refurbishment works planned for the summer at a school (details supplied); and the critical steps to completion. [9960/06]

Leaders' Questions. (21 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: On a point of order——

Leaders' Questions. (21 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach should read the Minister's reply.

Leaders' Questions. (21 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: There has been talk of lying here and I expect the protection of the Chair.

Leaders' Questions. (21 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach is giving the impression that I am misleading the House.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (21 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied that the response by his Department to the huge increase in the use of cocaine is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10766/06]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (21 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the four pilot projects to deal with the spread of cocaine use here is sufficient to deal with the problem; his further views on introducing additional measures to tackle this serious problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10767/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Mar 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 234: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that home help workers continue to be employed on zero hour contracts in breach of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997; and if she has taken initiatives to bring this situation to an end which is in breach of the Government's own policies. [10609/06]