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Stardust Fire (22 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Taoiseach for acknowledging in the House earlier today my interest and that of the Labour Party in pursuing justice and closure for the Stardust relatives and victims' committee, the families of the 48 young people who tragically lost their lives in February 1981 and the people of Coolock, Raheny, Donaghmede, Kilbarrack and Artane in Dublin North East constituency. I renew my call...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of taxpayers currently paying tax at the top rate of 42%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39227/06]

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Does the Government intend to pass the criminal justice corruption Bill before the end of the term of this Government? I will ask a question as an addendum to the earlier question on the case of Baiba Saulite. Is the Minister sure that households, particularly those headed by women which are under constant, vicious anti-social pressure involving attacks which endanger the lives of the...

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: The question relates to Tánaiste's Department and these dastardly crimes take place on his watch.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: I want the Tánaiste to address the question posed by Deputy Rabbitte.

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: The question of whether these people are safe was posed by Deputy Rabbitte and should be answered by the Tánaiste.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has held with his counterpart Ministers in Denmark, Slovakia and the United Kingdom at European Union level following the decision by these three nations to abstain from a recent United Nations Security Council Resolution condemning the recent loss of life in Gaza. [39521/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current European Union policy towards, and views of, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with reference to the recent United Nations Security Council Resolution at which different members of the EU failed to maintain a coherent and consistent line. [39522/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if the person's residence status is to be changed from a stamp three to a stamp four permit in order to allow the person to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39802/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with his Northern Ireland counterpart on the development of communications infrastructure, particularly for radio and television broadcasting, on an all island level; if he will report on the access to Northern Ireland radio stations here and vice versa; his plans in this regard to...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (23 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the public sector energy costs and the level of public sector carbon emissions; the amount of the public sectors energy costs and carbon emissions accounted for through the school building stock; if he will bring forward measures or a new programme to disseminate environmental good practice in school and other...

Written Answers — Teaching Profession: Teaching Profession (28 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has examined research by a person (details supplied) in Trinity College carried out for her Department which found that males are deterred from applying for primary teaching for a number of reasons including fear of accusations of abuse, the level of Irish required and the status of the job; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Medical Education: Medical Education (28 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to decide on the location for post-graduate medical education; the number of places that will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40132/06]

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: The Tánaiste should answer Deputy Kenny's question.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: When will the Indecon report on Ireland's natural resources be published and will legislation follow? On the electronic communications miscellaneous provisions Bill, I understand the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, is in Hanoi studying the broadband system. I wonder if the Government intends to bring forward the communications Bill before the end of this Dáil.

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (29 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures taken by her Department to support farmers to produce crops for biofuel production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40561/06]

Written Answers — Horticulture Industry: Horticulture Industry (29 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that the levels of support for the horticulture industry are adequate to allow it to compete with imported products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40532/06]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (30 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: He met the Minister of Post and Telecommunication, Do Trung Ta, today.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (30 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: Is the Deputy concerned about job losses in the offices of the two regulators? The Minister forgot about that.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (30 Nov 2006)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister of State is on 29% in the polls. He will definitely be back in the Dáil.