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Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: This is government by Opposition now.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received an indication from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the length of time it will take to procure new breathalyzer equipment if the legal blood alcohol level is reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23374/08]

Written Answers — Customs and Excise: Customs and Excise (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Finance when the additional cutter and X-ray scanner for customs promised as part of the Revenue Commissioners' sixth statement of strategy will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22632/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the changes brought about in the Health Service Executive midlands consequent to a recent report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23122/08]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients at a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 4 who have contracted Clostridium difficile each year during the past five years to date in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23267/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 638: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the special needs assistant post at a school (details supplied) has been removed without consultation with the board of management or staff at the school; if he will review the situation in view of the fact that there are almost 140 pupils on the roll, many of whom require the...

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 663: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding available to schools that wish to convert land into a sports field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22807/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 671: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 413 and 414 of 13 May 2008 if he will conduct an audit to establish the number of primary school pupils being educated in prefabs in County Laois during the academic year 2007/2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22922/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 683: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 5 June 2008 the typical timeframe for clarifying whether or not a conservation architect is required for a school building project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22969/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 709: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a design team will be appointed to a school (details supplied) in County Laois which is awaiting an extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23091/08]

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 711: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the future of the Irish Vocational Education Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23111/08]

Written Answers — Firearms Licences: Firearms Licences (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 787: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number, type and calibre of firearms for which licences have been issued each year for the past five years up to 31 July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 869: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his intentions in respect of regulating casinos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23612/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 920: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the private legal firms that provided legal advice to his Department in respect of the Lisbon Treaty; the amount that was paid or is owed by his Department to each firm concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23092/08]

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister has admitted the State has never before engaged in a public private partnership process for the building of a prison. He has refused to explain the design element and sought comfort in the excuse that security issues are involved. Will he elaborate on this? Several issues arise as regards the maintenance of the prison and require explanation. What will its maintenance by...

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: She described it as a plea.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: As we know, he was looking the other way.

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I shall read the text of our amendment which I moved last month. 1. In the first paragraph after "in the County of Fingal" to insert the following: "—that, to ensure the safety of prisoners and staff of the Irish Prison Service, there is an urgent need to improve the quality of certain prison accommodation in Ireland; that, recognising the existence of a new women's prison, Dóchas, the...

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: What is the position on the Fines Bill which, according to the Order Paper, is before the Houses? However, it is not actually before this House or the Seanad. I do not know where it is but it must be resurrected and passed to address anomalies associated with the prisoner population. The latest official figures, those for 2008, show there are more inmates in prison for theft and...

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Charles Flanagan: That is appreciated. I thank the Taoiseach for his remarks in that regard.