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Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Then the Tánaiste will make another mistake and it will be off to the Supreme Court.

Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (22 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to expand the Early Start programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10731/07]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (22 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has made a commitment that 90% of students will remain in school for the full senior cycle by 2010; the specific measures that will be taken to reach this target; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10732/07]

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: What ward is he in?

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (27 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the position of the Corrib gas pipeline project; the time frame for bringing the gas from the Corrib gas field ashore; the contacts he has recently had with Shell and local opponents of the pipeline development; the way he envisages this dispute being resolved in a safe and agreed manner;...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce legislation equivalent to the British Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; if he will outline any practical difficulties that might be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11674/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of reducing the rate of VAT on condoms to 13.5%, 4.8% or zero. [11663/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is proposed to make a further decision on the future of the site of St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin 6, before July 2007; if so, if she will undertake to postpone such a decision until after July 2007 in order that the matter may be dealt with by the incoming Government; if she will ensure that the site of St Luke's Hospital will...

Written Answers — Teacher Induction: Teacher Induction (27 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the annual cost of the National Pilot Project on Induction since its inception; the number of schools partaking in the project; her plans to expand the project to all primary schools; if so, when she anticipates that will be; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11317/07]

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (27 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if vocational education committees have power to establish and maintain national or primary schools, or to become patrons of national or primary schools; if not, if she proposes to change the law to enable them to perform such functions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11318/07]

Written Answers — In-service Training: In-service Training (27 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the cost of substitution arising from teachers' participation in approved professional development programmes is included in the budget of the Teacher Education Section of her Department, or if it is a separate cost. [11776/07]

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Answer the question.

Written Answers — Stadium Redevelopment: Stadium Redevelopment (28 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in regard to the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road; the timetable for the construction of the stadium following the outcome of the planning appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11739/07]

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Apparently, this is a matter of local concern and therefore should not necessarily be debated in the House at this point. However, Dublin Bay is the most populated bay on this island and it is proposed to site an incinerator in the middle of the area to which this motion refers. I suggest Members be mindful of that. In referring the matter to the joint committee as undoubtedly will happen,...

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: On a point of order——

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: On a point of order, the Tánaiste stated that this is a proposal of Dublin City Council. It is not. It is a proposal of the Dublin city manager.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Does the Tánaiste take my point?

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The Dublin city manager works to the Government.

Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective Redundancies and Related Matters) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The Labour Party welcomes this Bill and will support it on Second Stage. We will probably table some amendments at the appropriate stage and the Minister of State has indicated he is likely to do the same. I therefore envisage that this Bill will have to go back to the Seanad before it is finally passed. However, we are anxious to see it enacted before the recess and commencement of the...

Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective Redundancies and Related Matters) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: It does keep the social partners in play from the redundancy panel onwards.