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Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: What about Shannon Airport?

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: When were these proposals sought? Is there still time for groups to respond? How many women are working in the Defence Forces at present? Will the Minister explain why the number is so low, apart from height restrictions?

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Height restrictions are the same in the reserve as in the Permanent Defence Force, yet the number of women joining the reserve is five times the number joining the Permanent Defence Force. It would appear the reasons women are not joining the Permanent Defence Forces are much deeper than simple issues of height. There must be serious matters that make the Permanent Defence Force an...

Defence Forces Staff. (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: The Minister stated there are two separate systems, one below the rank of corporal and one above. Do we have a standardised system that is adhered to fairly and strongly by the relevant people? Part of PDFORRA's criticism was that individual senior officers more or less take the law unto themselves and determine the criteria. Two tiers of criteria seem to operate, namely, the standardised...

Defence Forces Inquiry. (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: I thank the Minister for his reply and I agree with Deputy Timmins. I presume the Barrett family is kept informed at every stage of the investigation. The Minister mentioned the exhumation of the remains would be an issue for the family. Does the Garda Síochána consider it to be an essential part of the investigation? Has any progress been made on it?

Prison Accommodation. (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: It has asked questions about the prison, as it has every year.

Traffic Management. (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: I would like the Minister for Finance to explain the OPW's new transport policy for the Phoenix Park. The residential community surrounding the park is concerned about the new transportation and traffic plans that the Minister and the OPW have for the park. This 1,750 acre park, the largest public park in any capital city in Europe, is a wonderful amenity for the people of Dublin. The...

Traffic Management. (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: And ignored.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (12 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence if the investigation into the Niemba ambush has been completed; when he proposes to publish the findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32170/06]

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: In view of the difficulties being experienced by the Taoiseach's constituents and mine regarding illegal fireworks, and the fact that the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, launched an advertising campaign last week, is legislation planned regarding advertisements on the Border directing Irish citizens to where they may purchase illegal fireworks?

Written Answers — Sheep Industry: Sheep Industry (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress made to date in the implementation of the sheep industry development strategy recommendations; if a dedicated executive resource has been appointed; if so, what it consists of; if not, when it will be appointed and what it shall consist of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32867/06]

Written Answers — Casino Regulation: Casino Regulation (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 232: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for the regulation of casinos; if his attention has been drawn to proposals to provide casino type activities in betting shops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32696/06]

Written Answers — Customs Service: Customs Service (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the operation of private aerodromes and private aircraft to ensure that all flights to and from the State are subject to customs checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32695/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the assistance which will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 to enable them to move from Peamont Hospital to full-time independent living in the community; the annual cost of a bed in Peamont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32673/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will review the decision to refuse the back to work allowance of a person (details supplied); if he will introduce measures to ensure that all social welfare recipients taking up employment are informed automatically of this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32697/06]

Written Answers — Private Airports: Private Airports (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will review the operation of private aerodromes and private aircraft to ensure that all flights to and from the State are subject to security checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32695/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in establishing the Grangegorman Development Agency; when the agency will be formally established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32664/06]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils from the ten accession countries since 2004 who enrolled in primary schools, second level schools and third level schools; the number of asylum seekers and refugees enrolled at each of the three levels; the number of extra teachers employed to cater for the extra pupils at each of the three levels; and if she...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the points made in correspondence (details supplied); her proposals for improving funding for second level education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32666/06]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Exchequer returns for the first nine months of 2006. [33095/06]