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Written Answers — : (3 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will ascertain from Iarnród Éireann, the position in respect of proposals to reopen the railway station at Thomastown, Killucan, County Westmeath, particularly in view of the very strong positive feasibility report which has recently been completed and in the context of a significant local campaign which is afoot to ensure that it is...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the context of the appreciation of the Euro against sterling whereby people who are in receipt of their pensions here from the UK are suffering a significant drop in income due to the said appreciation; if there is a way for the recipient receiving additional income to...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a building project (details supplied), has not been permitted to proceed to tender despite the fact that it is at an advanced stage; if, in this context, she will ensure that same is allowed to proceed to tender without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12667/08]

Written Answers — Habitat Conservation: Habitat Conservation (3 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 261: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the impact, in the context of the Habitat Regulation 1997 and the areas designated as special areas of conservation, SACs, that such a proposal will have on turbary owners, in these areas; if people who are cutting turf for their own domestic use would be allowed to continue to do so; if alternatives have...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (3 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 262: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give a comprehensive update on the application under the remedial works scheme by Westmeath County Council to affect the refurbishment of houses (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if in particular, in view of the success of the initial phase of the scheme, he will ensure that the necessary...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath receives an appointment at the orthopaedic clinic in Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13529/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is admitted to Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore as soon as possible for a hip replacement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13530/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that admission to the Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin is brought forward for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13531/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of the application for additional funding by a school (details supplied) in County Longford which is necessary in the context of providing the infrastructure required by the local authority pursuant to the planning approval granted in respect of the school; if in this context, she will ensure that this request which is...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Defence if he envisages cutbacks in services provided by or through his Department in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13561/08]

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (10 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made to date with regard to the proposed establishment of the All Party Oireachtas Consultation Group on the commemoration of the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13560/08]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (10 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the costs incurred to date by his Department and the taxpayer, including man hours, legal fees, compensation pay, travelling costs and other associated costs in pursuing cases against 92 members of IMPACT who have been seeking their entitlements under the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003 and the European directive;...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will take steps to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath admitted for an orthopaedic appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13722/08]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (10 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a significant number of pharmacists have been in contact with the Health Service Executive indicating that if the HSE persists in altering the terms and conditions of their contract in regard to the reimbursable medicines dispensed by the pharmacies by 1 May 2008, that they would...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of public interest requiring urgent attention, namely, the serious implications for employment and the general economy in the midlands, with the appointment of a liquidator to Iralco, Collinstown, County Westmeath, and the constant threat to 420 jobs there, the urgent need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade...

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: The Minister gets an NG. She is a failure.

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question : To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of the serious implications for employment and the general economy in the midlands of the appointment of a liquidator to Iralco Limited, Collinstown, County Westmeath on 14 April 2008 and the consequent threat to 420 jobs; his views on the importance of keeping the plant operating as a going concern; and if he...

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister of State. Perhaps it was a Freudian slip when he referred to "Monday, 12 April", given that last Monday was 14 April. Did somebody know more than their prayers on Saturday, 12 April? I am sure the Minister of State is aware of the huge devastation that was visited on the 430 employees of Iralco Limited and their families last Monday when they were informed, without...

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Very well.

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (17 Apr 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received the report of the Alcohol Advisory Group; the main recommendations of the report; when it is intended to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14069/08]