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Postal Services. (11 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: The Minister asked a question.

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (10 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 106: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he voted at the Environment Council in Luxembourg in favour of new draft regulations on the production and labelling of organic products which allow products to be labelled as organic if they contain up to a maximum of 0.9% GMO content, especially when the European Parliament had recommended that...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (10 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 149: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to introduce legislation on foot of the recommendations of the All Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether it is acceptable that families who have lived and worked here are being asked to leave on a technicality; the way he will enforce the provision of Regulation 3(2) which requires that in order to avail of residency rights under the Regulations, applicants must submit evidence showing lawful residence...

Radon Gas Levels. (10 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: That is convenient.

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will use the powers available to him under Section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 2003 to provide for the traceability of alcohol sold for consumption off premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22491/07]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to the serious concerns of pharmacists at a decision made to reduce the reimbursed value of GMS services; the number of pharmacies now withdrawing certain services from the public; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that many pharmacies are ceasing dispensing methadone; the steps she will take to ensure...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she plans to double the income threshold limits for the full medical card for families with children under six in Budget 2008 as agreed in the Programme for Government; the estimated cost of this measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22366/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on doubling the income threshold limits for the full medical card for families with children between seven and seventeen years of age; the estimated cost of this measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22367/07]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive have refused to purchase a new drug produced in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 that may prevent meningitis and septicaemia; if her attention has been drawn to fact that this drug is being exported to the North of Ireland, to Britain and to the USA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22377/07]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the regulations that exist to ensure standards in tattoo businesses; if there is an age restriction that applies to a tattooist giving tattoos to young children; the measures she will take to ensure public safety in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22378/07]

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when, in view of the new beds acquired in Shelton Abbey Prison, the prisoners for these beds are to be expected; the number of prisoners expected for Shelton Abbey Prison when all prisoners are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22368/07]

Fire Services: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: I also acknowledge the presence of members of the Murray and O'Shaughnessy families and their friends along with members of the fire service who are in the Gallery. I thank the leader of the Labour Party, Deputy Gilmore, for ensuring that this motion is debated tonight. When a terrible tragedy occurs it is important that it be acknowledged here in our national parliament. In this instance...

Garda Investigations. (9 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in the Garda investigation into recent allegations (details supplied); if the Garda investigation has been concluded; if a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22492/07]

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. (4 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the Ombudsman for Children that the Defence Forces may be in breach of a UN convention on children's rights by allowing under 18s to participate in armed conflict; his views on the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21998/07]

Written Answers — Military Investigations: Military Investigations (4 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Defence if the investigation has been completed into the appearance on a website of a video showing Irish troops appearing to point weapons at civilians in Liberia; the outcome of the investigation; the action taken on foot of its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21988/07]

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: We were promised a Supplementary Estimate to ensure that the grant scheme for renewable energy products for householders would recommence because it was stopped by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. I raised this matter yesterday and there seemed to be some confusion on the issue. I raised it last Thursday and the Tánaiste fudged his answer. Can the Tánaiste...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: The custom and practice in this House, for as long as I have been here, is that when a Minister makes a statement to the media and the public that a Supplementary Estimate process will be introduced to ensure a scheme proceeds it is perfectly in order to raise the matter on the Order of Business. The Minister answered the question last week but gave no information. I only want to know that...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Is there to be a Supplementary Estimate?

Written Answers — Use of Pesticides: Use of Pesticides (3 Oct 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department has undertaken an assessment of the implications for Irish farming of the EU plan to reduce the use of crop sprays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21800/07]