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Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Who carried out that report?

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I appreciate being allowed ask a further question. What needs to be emphasised is that the people in the harbour area need to have confidence in the process. Up to this point they have not and I hope this can change. We must ensure people are confident that this situation will be dealt with adequately, properly and speedily. I asked a question, which the Minister did not answer, related...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: A crèche too.

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I congratulate the Fine Gael Party on introducing the motion and thank my colleague, Deputy Broughan, for affording me speaking time. Those working at sea are employed in one of the most regulated sectors but among the poorest working conditions in the world. Approximately 12,000 people work in the fishing industry in Ireland. This figure, which includes those who work at sea, on the...

Services for People with Disabilities (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I sincerely congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment as I have not previously had the chance to do so in public. Located some 50 yards from where I live in Blackpool is the Cork Centre for Independent Living. The staff there work in appalling conditions. They use the most awful office facilities even though some have a severe disability and need motorised wheelchairs. However,...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Ombudsman: Defence Forces Ombudsman (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the fact that the number of complaints lodged with the Defence Forces Ombudsman had more than trebled in the past year and the particular increase in the number of complaints relating to non-selection for promotion; the steps being taken to address the issues identified in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Defence Forces Ombudsman: Defence Forces Ombudsman (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps being taken to address the concerns expressed by the Defence Forces Ombudsman that she did not have sufficient resources to meet the increase in demand for her services; if the Ombudsman will be provided with additional staff and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26017/08]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (3 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is reviewing the operation and effectiveness of the school completion programme; the number of primary schools that are participating; the number of pupils and the cost per pupil; the cost for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26064/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (3 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of post primary school pupils; the number of boys and girls in first, second, third, transition, fifth and sixth year for 2006-07 and 2007-08; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26072/08]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (3 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employees with a disability being supported by the wage subsidy scheme; if she is satisfied with the uptake of the scheme; the measures in place to alert employers to the scheme and to encourage greater participation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26370/08]

Casino Regulation. (8 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when it is intended to publish the report of the casino regulation committee, which was submitted to the Government in April 2007; if it is intended to proceed with the plan to establish an informal committee of Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas to consider the report and related matters; and if he will make a...

Public Private Partnerships: Motion. (8 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Public Private Partnerships: Motion. (8 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: That is agreed.

Public Private Partnerships: Motion. (8 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Deputy Upton wishes to raise a point of order.

Waste Management. (8 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Last week when we discussed this issue, we were less informed than we are now. Significant information has been garnered by people interested in this issue, particularly by the two previous speakers. Local people need to know what will happen with this site and how it will be made safe. When will the analysis be carried out to find out what is in the material? The people in the area are...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to publish the promised legislation that will allow gardaí, with appropriate safeguards, to use the results of surveillance of high profile criminal gangs in court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27033/08]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (8 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 832: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied with the Garda vetting procedure for certain local authority job applicants and, in particular, that the procedure returns and lists as criminal convictions against applicants cases where defendants in fact received the benefit of the Probation Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27516/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (9 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I request the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an urgent and specific matter of public interest, namely, to ask whether the €50 million provided for the HSE in 2008 to fund a range of additional services under the multi-annual investment programme for people with disabilities will be paid out this year. Disability groups are urgently awaiting this funding and I...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has often promised that the housing miscellaneous Bill, which appears to be ready for publication, would be introduced in the House before the end of this session. Many people have been waiting on it and I wonder whether it will be published when expected or during July when no one is here.

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Deputy Fahey can dream on.