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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (18 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent public importance, namely, to have the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform explain to the House why 147 children have been placed in adult prisons, as these juveniles in detention are among the most vulnerable in the State but are being placed in settings completely inappropriate to their needs.

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: While the Bill is a step in the right direction, the Green Party still has very strong concerns. It does not go far enough and today I would like to dwell on three issues. The small print confirms that the work permit is not given directly to the employee, and that must happen. Second, the Bill appears to address only those with higher skills levels. From the newspaper, it seems that the...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Third, there is an absence on the Government side of the House of an immigration policy. We need one and we must recognise, nurture and provide for those who come to this country and whom we should welcome. Regarding the first issue of not giving the work permit directly to the employee, the Government announced this Bill with much fanfare, saying that it would finally give rights to the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will introduce a capital grant system for the purchase of wood fired, geothermal or solar heating system as exists in Northern Ireland. [27835/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (12 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the development of a distributed electricity grid system here; and the measures which are being put in place to ensure that current investment in the upgrade of the national grid will facilitate such a development. [27836/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (12 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent public importance, namely, that the manner in which Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, is appointing members to the new Garda Ombudsman Commission lacks transparency and openness and will damage the public's confidence in the commission from the outset.

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: The Progressive Democrats published proposals on child care ten days ago that envisaged deregulating child care facilities that cater for up to five children. Will the Bill providing for the register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children be published in the near future? Will the Government's partners be included given their disregard for the welfare of children as shown...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (11 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the circumstances in which special savings accounts and special savings interest accounts' interest in the previous tax year is calculated as income in assessing means for educational grants. [27707/05]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (11 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the sharp rise in the cost of adult education courses following higher teaching costs being passed on by vocational educational committees; if her attention has further been drawn to the concern among senior citizens and the adult learning population in general; her plans to ensure that vocational...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, since making his speech to the UN which addressed human rights abuses in Burma, he has approached authorities in China, Thailand or others of Burma's neighbours to raise the issue; their responses to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27054/05]

Written Answers — EU-China Relations: EU-China Relations (6 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the former EU Commissioner Mr. Chris Patten's analysis of the EU's recent handling of relations with China (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27053/05]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (5 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that there will be a new national development plan; when consultation is envisaged to commence with interested parties on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26547/05]

Written Answers — Infrastructural Development: Infrastructural Development (5 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance if the target level of infrastructural output for the southern and eastern regional programme under the current national development plan will be met by 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26548/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on the latest progress in her Department's decentralisation plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26472/05]

Written Answers — Pesticide Control: Pesticide Control (4 Oct 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department has made any representation to the European Commission regarding the formulation of the EU plan for sustainable pesticides use; if so, the content of such representation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22367/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Sep 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will clarify the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of a courtesy meeting with the chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff, General Richard Myers, in July 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25792/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (29 Sep 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is considering any changes to Ireland's triple lock authorisation procedure for sending Irish troops abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25791/05]

Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: All sides of the House wish to see the provision of strategic national projects speeded up. When this Dáil began its first autumn session three years ago a strategic national infrastructure Bill was promised within six months. Three years later we have not seen that Bill and we are promised it will be delivered in early 2006. How can we have confidence in this Government if a Bill to speed...

Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: The Tánaiste has said that six times.

Written Answers — Elder Abuse: Elder Abuse (28 Sep 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 228: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason only two health boards have to date drawn down the amount of €75,000 committed by the Government in 2003 to each health board to establish specialist teams to combat elder abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24306/05]