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Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (12 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will meet with all Oireachtas representatives from County Kerry in the near future to discuss the future of Valentia Coast Guard station, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5219/08]

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (12 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has made a decision on the future of Valentia Coast Guard station, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/08]

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

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received an application for a new Gaelscoil from the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she will advance the project to the next stage as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4583/08]

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

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the names of the proposed new primary schools at stage six of the planning stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4941/08]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy Brian Hayes for tabling this important motion. It is estimated that there are more than 250 families affected by autism in County Kerry. Some of the parents affected are in the Gallery. The 400-mile round trip from Kerry they will make shows their commitment to and concern for their children. There is a national need for planned services, including early diagnosis, suitable...

Health Services. (13 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The annual report of the HSE south orthodontic service for Cork and Kerry in 2007 makes very depressing reading. It reflects the totally inadequate service in respect of orthodontic treatment in the region. The report refers to serious structural and equipment deficiencies in HSE south and the lack of apparent will to do anything about it. As of last December, 1,049 young people in Kerry...

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (13 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on his Department taking lead responsibility for co-ordinating actions to tackle fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5040/08]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (13 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when his Department will examine the impact of energy saving proposals on low income families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5039/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when single payments will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5408/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5849/08]

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the threat to Irish troops by a spokesman for rebel forces in Chad that they would be regarded as a hostile force due to their deployment with the French in the EU force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6828/08]

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister take seriously the threat posed by the spokesperson for the rebel forces? Does the Minister agree that in the recent attack on the capital, the rebel forces displayed more organisation, showed better capability and were more highly mobile than had been thought previously? Has an effort been made to contact the aforementioned spokesperson, who appears to be able to speak...

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand the rebels have regrouped and captured a town in Chad. Is the Minister aware of this? Given that China is playing a major role in supporting Sudan, has the Irish Government made any direct approach to the Chinese ambassador regarding his country's involvement with a view to influencing what is happening in Chad?

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Defence the projected total cost of the air transport required to transport and logistically support the Defence Forces deployment to Chad. [6829/08]

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Does the cost of transport include the cost of providing helicopters from the Irish zone to Abeche, where the Italian hospital will be located?

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: There will be three rotations. How many re-supply flights will there be in total, taking into account ammunition, medical services etc? If a casualty requires treatment in Ireland, will there be transport available immediately? When there is a serious accident, one is supposed to get from where it occurred to a hospital within seven hours. Will this be possible?

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I asked about the helicopter backup service that will be available for medical purposes.

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Is the provision of the service built into that cost?

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Irish mission have dedicated helicopter capability or will it rely on others?

Overseas Missions. (19 Feb 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The distance between Abeche and where the Irish troops will be operating is approximately 160 km. The guideline is that it would take an hour for a helicopter to fly from there to the Irish zone to transport casualties or personnel affected by disease and an hour for it to travel back. Therefore, it would be preferable if the Irish troops had a helicopter on site to enable them to bring...