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Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: I agree with the Deputy.

Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: We should have a discussion because we are always selling ourselves short in the House. It is in our interest and the people's interest and I agree with the proposal. Why can we not do something that makes common sense? People are being paid to do a job in a month's time and this proposal should be agreed by the Cabinet. The local authorities have let the side down because they are not doing...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be given an appointment for an eye specialist in Galway. [11480/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the repayment of VAT to unregistered farmers to include VAT paid on the purchase of farm equipment such as tractors, which are used in the reclamation of land works and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11420/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is not being awarded the family income supplement. [11430/06]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (23 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a REPS query for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will be dealt with by the regional office in Galway considering that the matter has been ongoing for quite some time; and the position in this case. [11454/06]

Defence Forces Recruitment. (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Defence the measures in place to encourage more women to join the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11824/06]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: It was when Fianna Fáil was out of power.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: I am glad to be able to speak to this motion. It was very interesting to hear Deputy Connaughton and I am sorry he was not able to put all the results of the survey on the record. The survey pertained to Galway but the results would be the same in every constituency. People are worried about crime and the absence of law and order. As was stated, the events of last weekend were like events...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: I do not agree.

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will publish the findings of the simulated emergency situations staged in different parts of the country to test the effectiveness of the response in crises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11822/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 126: To ask the Taoiseach his itinerary during his recent trip to America, including details of all the people and groups he met and the topics of discussion at each meeting or event. [11710/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of people who were refused orthodontic treatment for each of the past five years following assessment; the number of people who appealed this decision, were subsequently reassessed and then placed on the treatment waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11655/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an audit will be carried out into the way that children are assessed and deemed eligible or otherwise by the Health Service Executive for orthodontic treatment; her plans to review the 1985 guidelines to ensure that the same severity index is used to determine the need for treatment in order that patients with...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number referred for orthodontic assessment in each of the Health Service Executive areas for each of the past five years; the number of people who were placed on the treatment waiting list; and the number who were refused treatment as they did not come within the 1985 guidelines. [11657/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the exact policies within primary, community and continuing care in respect of home help; if a relative can deliver home help in cases where this would more suitably meet the needs of the care recipient who in many instances may not want a stranger or neighbour meeting their home help needs; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his itinerary during his recent trip to America, including details of all the people and groups he met and the topics of discussion at each meeting or event. [11712/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (28 Mar 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions which took place during his recent trip to America with regard to the undocumented Irish people living there; if he met with the lobby group ILIR; and if so, the outcome of that meeting. [11713/06]

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

Michael Ring: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when visa applications, submitted in Beijing will be approved for persons (details supplied). [11944/06]

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

Michael Ring: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a visa will be issued to a person (details supplied). [11946/06]