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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of applications that have been received for tax relief under the tax relief scheme for the refurbishment of rented residential accommodation since 2001 to date in 2007; the amount of relief granted by the Exchequer for these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20575/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 227: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on changes in the current tax regime which affect cohabiting couples who are unfairly treated by the current system, especially in view of figures which clearly indicate that cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family unit in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20603/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 230: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of claimants who availed of rent relief for 2004, 2005 and 2006; and the cost of the tax relief for these years. [20824/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on recommendations contained in A Vision for Change; if Budget 2008 will include provision for significantly increased resources for the mental health services, reflecting the economic and social benefits of investing in prevention and more effective interventions in mental health. [20456/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 regarding an unacceptable level of patient care in the Mater Hospital; her response to date; and the actions she proposes to take to rectify the situation. [20571/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the impending closure of a varicose veins unit (details supplied) in Dublin 3; the reason for the closure of this facility; and the steps she is taking to help patients find alternative care. [20654/07]

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if the memorandum of understanding between his Department and Iarnród Éireann contains requirements of Iarnród Éireann in relation to the minimisation of parking charges at stations; his Department's policy in relation to the imposition of such charges on commuters and the consequent discouragement of the use of public...

Written Answers — Air Accident Investigations: Air Accident Investigations (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the air incident which took place over Santry, Dublin on 16 August 2007; the action, he will take to ensure the continuing safety of residents of the Santry Cross tower and of the travelling public and flightcrew; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20748/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans in relation to the elimination of poverty traps that exist in the welfare system. [21100/07]

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the rate of PRSI paid by taxi drivers; the reason social welfare benefits are restricted for people who are self-employed in this and similar professions; the measures he will introduce in order to increase the range of benefits which can be claimed under this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20605/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will review the decision of his Department not to backdate fuel allowance for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in view of the fact that they had a long-standing entitlement to it but were unaware of this entitlement. [20747/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the regulations signed by him or his predecessor in 2006 and 2007; and if in each case, they are available on his Department's website. [20760/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 726: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the decision by her Department not to allocate an extra teacher to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11, which currently has class sizes in excess of 40; and her plans to address this issue as a matter of urgency with a view to bringing class sizes down to an acceptable level. [20137/07]

Written Answers — Trainee Teachers' Remuneration: Trainee Teachers' Remuneration (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 769: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she is taking to ensure that the substantial costs applying to student teachers associated with their work are met by her Department; the provision that is currently made by her Department for materials and other such costs; her plans to introduce an additional subsidy to fully meet these costs; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 770: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 491 of 5 April 2007, if she has put in place separate arrangements to address exceptional situations, such as in new schools, for schools which were not included in the review system for DEIS as promised; and if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will be included in DEIS. [20573/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 771: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on negotiations to acquire a school building in Dublin 11 in view of the urgent needs of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 for adequate accommodation. [20574/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 791: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 489 of 5 April 2007, if negotiations on the acquisition of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 by her Department includes the adjoining playing fields; and, if so, her views on making these available for a local sports club. [20699/07]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 785: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that assessments carried out by privately employed educational psychologists take a half day while those carried out by National Educational Psychological Service psychologists take a number of school visits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20646/07]

Written Answers — Property Transfers: Property Transfers (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 794: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a progress report on the transfer of lands in Santry, Dublin 9, from the City Council to her Department for a school (details supplied); the reason for the delay in this process; and the time scale for the operation of a temporary school building and a permanent school building. [20749/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Róisín Shortall: Question 912: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite a decision on the request for a work visa for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20106/07]