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Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Transport when the construction of Kishogue train station in Lucan, County Dublin will commence; when it is expected to open to passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4835/08]

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps being taken to ensure that there is a ferry service to Cape Clear, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4945/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the shortage of second level school places in Balbriggan; if she will provide an assurance that pupils leaving feeder primary schools will have school places in September 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4744/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding plans to build a new primary school in Clonburris, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; when it is expected that this school will commence construction; the number of school places that will be provided; the schools catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4822/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the need for an additional second level school for Lucan south; if a site has been identified for a school; when it is expected that this school will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5211/08]

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will continue to make funding available to an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4747/08]

Written Answers — Light Pollution: Light Pollution (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 610: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the severe light pollution caused by a centre (details supplied) in County Dublin which adversely affects residents of Donabate, Lusk, Rush and Swords; if he will investigate the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4746/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 622: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will make funds available to Kells Town Council to commence a refurbishment plan (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5025/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 654: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to effect the roll out of broadband in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4944/08]

Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Recently, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government announced draft planning guidelines and promised legislation, but his proposals are weak. Will the Taoiseach consider as a stronger step designating more areas as strategic development zones, as was the case in Adamstown? For example, the Government could pick areas that fit in with the national spatial strategy...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to share time with Deputy Morgan.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: The main difficulty the Labour Party has with the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008 is what is absent from it. When it comes to protecting the incomes and living standard of pensioners, lone parents, home carers and those seeking work, the omissions from this Bill are a catalogue of missed opportunities. A functioning social welfare system should protect the most vulnerable in society,...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent to which the personal advocacy service is now in place; and the reason for the delay. [5261/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action he will take to address the anomalous position of recipients of State pension, transition, who under the terms of the benefit are effectively precluded from taking up employment but may do so as soon as they reach 66 years. [5252/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on extending the living alone allowance to include old aged pensioners whose only income is their retirement pension; if he has proposals to address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5654/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post-primary schools that use renewable energy for the purposes of heating the school building or the school's water supply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5923/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post-primary schools that use oil fuel central heating; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5924/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post-primary schools that use gas central heating; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5925/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post-primary schools that do not have insulated walls and attics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5926/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post-primary schools that do not have double glazed windows; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5927/08]