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National Drugs Strategy. (28 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: There is some scientific evidence of the damage being done to unborn children when their mothers smoke cannabis, particularly in early pregnancy. For instance, there is a propensity for such children to develop disorders like ADD and ADHD. Does the Minister of State agree that we should examine this matter more closely? When solid evidence becomes available one way or another it should be...

National Drugs Strategy. (28 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Should we not seek to discover that information more urgently and spend resources on doing so?

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 183: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the recent decision of the EU Environment Council to commit to a 20% reduction on carbon emissions by 2020; the consequential levels of carbon reduction that will be required from Ireland; and the way he proposes that Ireland will achieve those new targets. [7463/07]

Written Answers — House Sizes: House Sizes (27 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 207: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average size of a new house in Dublin and nationally in July 1997 and corresponding average sizes now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7462/07]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (27 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views, with reference to financial support to Mná Ti who accommodate students in the Gaeltacht under the Irish language learners scheme to bring their houses up to standard to meet health and safety regulations on the extension of the deadline to have engineers' reports submitted as it may not be possible to...

Written Answers — Ferry Passenger Facilities: Ferry Passenger Facilities (27 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his Department is in a position to assist in providing a shelter for ferry passengers at the ferry terminals at Leabgarrow, Aranmore Island and Burtonport, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7786/07]

Written Answers — Prison Drug Treatment Service: Prison Drug Treatment Service (22 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 8: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals he has to have a methadone maintenance programme introduced in Cork Prison; if, in regard to prisoners with addiction who are on a prescribed sedative before being sent to Cork Prison, he will outline the proposals he has to ensure that this treatment continues in prison; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Competition Authority Report: Competition Authority Report (22 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 63: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the final report of the Competition Authority; if he will implement the recommendations contained in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6845/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of radiotherapy for public cancer patients at Waterford Regional Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6982/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (21 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in complying with Directive No. 2005/14/EC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6562/07]

Written Answers — Driver Licensing System: Driver Licensing System (21 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Transport when he proposes to bring forward legislation in relation to changes to driver licensing law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6533/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (21 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the proposals she has to meet the concerns of the Waterford branch of the Irish Nurses' Organisation in regard to the current nursing and midwifery issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6733/07]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (21 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has to recognise all qualified Montessori teachers trained within the State for the purposes of providing home tuition for children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6798/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (20 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding to be given to groups supporting those with acquired brain injury; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has the lowest number of medical rehabilitation consultants per capita; the waiting times for 2006 for the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on IMPACT's recent criticisms of the running of the health service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6281/07]

Written Answers — Acquired Brain Injuries: Acquired Brain Injuries (20 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her proposals to bring services for persons with acquired brain injury up to an acceptable standard (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6314/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals to disregard savings in SSIAs when assessing eligibility for non-contributory old age pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6037/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the introduction of the proposed pension scheme for full-time primary school caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6465/07]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (20 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 558: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to provide funding for the construction of a new fire station in Tallow, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6455/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Feb 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to develop biofuel production as a rural enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42856/06]