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Bullying in Schools (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I thank the Minister. I would be happy to meet with him to discuss this matter because I am very worried about this child and others like him the length and breadth of the State.

Written Answers — Government Debt Ratios: Government Debt Ratios (15 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the deteriorating Government debt ratios that are contained in the mid-term financial statement which shows a higher Government debt in 2013, 2014 and 2015 than that contained in the April stability programme update, this despite the fact that the €3.6bn accountancy error has reduced our debt ratio by 2.3%; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has with the National Asset Management Agency in relation to making NAMA properties available as local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33413/11]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (9 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the expansion of the bike scheme in Dublin to other urban centres will be based on a joined-up national system. [33436/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (8 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Health if will implement the recommendations of the National Audiology Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32961/11]

Written Answers — ICT Projects: ICT Projects (8 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to proceed with the national client index project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33025/11]

Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I do not propose to look in detail at the mechanics of how the State and its citizens should handle the €30.6 billion, rising to €74 billion by the time it is repaid in 2031, of toxic debt of the zombie Irish bank which is now known as the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation. I always get suspicious when I see people or corporations changing their names. The reason I do not propose to go...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (3 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she plans to expand the number of places in the child care education and training support programme. [32525/11]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (3 Nov 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to expand the resources available to the national review panel of deaths of children in care. [32524/11]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of information letters issued to victims of crime utilising the Pulse computer system, broken up into divisional areas and based on the year of sending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31238/11]

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (25 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects receipt of the interim report from the group assessing the State's responsibilities regarding the victims of the Magdalene laundries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31237/11]

Written Answers — Homelessness Strategy: Homelessness Strategy (20 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the increase of 265 in the number of rough sleepers in Dublin city; and his plans to address same. [30406/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 27: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a failure to license alternative systems to supersede septic tanks in areas with poor porous ground has resulted in virtual shutdown of house building in rural areas of counties such as Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Roscommon; if his further attention has...

Written Answers — Fishing Licences: Fishing Licences (19 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in granting licences for oyster fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27919/11]

Written Answers — Petroleum Extraction: Petroleum Extraction (19 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is concerned that an attempt to use hydraulic fracturing to extract gas in the area known as Lough Allen basin could have catastrophic consequences on the quality and reputation of our agrifood industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27911/11]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (18 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made to date in securing properties under the control of NAMA that may be suitable for use as local arts facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29866/11]

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: I apologise to the Minister as I missed the beginning of his address. It is one of those days. I described the rumoured proposals which emanated on CAP reform as "steady as she goes" rather than ambitious or challenging and this has been confirmed. After months of speculation and leaked documents, I welcome the fact the Commission has produced a set of formal legislative proposals for the...

Common Agricultural Policy Reform Proposals: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Can the Minister tell us his negotiation position on caps on maximum payments and payments to agribusiness? How does he propose to handle the negotiations on redistribution between small and large farmers? The document refers to regional flexibility. To what extent can we anticipate flexibility in terms of allowing each member state to design schemes to meet their particular interests?...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Those listening to this debate must be very disappointed. We tabled this motion to try to stop some of the worst ravages that have been, and are being, inflicted on the community sector. Instead of having rational debate and putting forward just cause or showing empathy with the people working in that sector and those who receive the services of the sector, the parties in government have...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: We are calling for Deputies to support those working in the community sector and, most of all, to support those people who depend on the community sector for their quality of life. The Deputies are in their clinics, walking the streets and talking to people; they know how hard things are for many people and they know the desperation that is out there. They know that what the Government is...