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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 279: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when services for the elderly will be provided in a health centre (details supplied) in County Cavan; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the other part of this health centre was open for business in early 2002 and the care for the elderly was then guaranteed for the autumn of that year; her views on such...

Written Answers — Cross-Border Funding: Cross-Border Funding (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Finance if further steps have been taken to support the Castle Sanderson's scouting project; his views on the fact that this is one of the few projects that is of a truly cross-Border nature, which brings together the youth of all 32 counties and is therefore vital towards the work of the peace process in the future; if he will reconsider the possibility...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of individuals who have benefited from the use of primary certificates for the purchase of cars for the disabled in each of the past seven years; if he has satisfied himself that those who are in need of such certificates are able to avail of them under the present regulations; and that those regulations are administered in an even...

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT collected on diesel and petrol in each of the past five years; his views on reducing the level of VAT in view of the increasing cost of these products to motorists and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26406/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the forms of green energy used in the production of electricity other than wind farms; if he has satisfied himself that maximum efforts are being made to encourage alternative forms of energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of electricity being provided by wind turbines; the location of each of the wind farms; the percentage he expects to get from such production in the future and by what date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26370/06]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the funding he is providing for the promotion of tourism in the Border region; if he has satisfied himself that there is sufficient cross border involvement to maximise the tourism potential of that area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26367/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has had recent meetings with his opposite number in Northern Ireland regarding the promotion of the six counties along the border as a special region in need of outside investment; if there is any special effort being made in the US or elsewhere to encourage such investment in the region so that graduates might have...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of widows and widowers giving full time care; his views on the fact that if such a person receiving a contributory pension did not have to act as a carer they would be entitled to the pension and full time employment; his further views on the fact that from 1 September 2006 a person receiving a non-contributory pension...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reasons for allowing non-contributory pensioners to earn up to €100 in a PAYE job and still receive their full pension in view of the fact that a self-employed person, such as a small shopkeeper or a farmer, earning a similar amount from self-employment will have that deducted through their means test and receive a lesser...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people who received the respite grant in June 2006; the number of those who were in receipt of the carers allowance; the number in receipt of the carers benefit; if he is satisfied that all others, such as widows, widowers, pensioners and so on, who are providing such care have received this allowance; if not, the...

Written Answers — Ulster Canal: Ulster Canal (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the situation regarding the Ulster Canal; the meetings he or his senior personnel have had with their opposite numbers in Northern Ireland from May to June 2006; if he agrees that the two independent reviews carried out recently are very positive and fully justify the necessary expenditure; if he will insist that...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals to bring together the different organisations such as LEADER, Partnership and so on under one administration; if the necessary funds will be made available to provide the necessary rural employment to replace the job losses in agriculture where so many are being forced out on a daily basis; and if he...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 622: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí in the Cavan and Monaghan division currently engaged in duties that could be undertaken by civilians; if he has satisfied himself that this is good use of personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26481/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 755: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the needs of a school (details supplied) where pupils and teachers are using prefabs up to 30 years old; the plans she has for an extension or a new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26389/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 756: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans she has to provide a new school to accommodate the growing numbers of pupils attending a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; when a new school will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26390/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 885: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if sufficient funds will be available to Monaghan County Council to provide or upgrade the sewerage facilities in all of the villages and hamlets that are being rezoned in the new County Development Plan for County Monaghan; his views on whether proper sewerage facilities will be necessary if these...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 886: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards improved sewerage facilities in each of the towns of Castleblayney, Ballybay and Clones in County Monaghan; when such works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26397/06]

Written Answers — Non-National Roads: Non-National Roads (4 Jul 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 887: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions he has had in recent times with his counterpart in Northern Ireland regarding the cross-Border road structures; his views on whether some of these link roads across the Border are in need of significant upgrading to accommodate the increased traffic brought about by the change in Border...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (29 Jun 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of aid being directed to the Middle East by the Government in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25115/06]