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Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the current operating co-ordinating role of his Department is the most effective way of operating the RAPID programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36997/06]

Written Answers — Clár Reachtúil: Clár Reachtúil (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 169: To ask the Aire Iompair an bhfuil sé sásta glacadh leis an Dréacht-Bhille um Thrácht ar Bhóithre (Leasú) 2006 (sonraí tugtha); agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [37171/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the settlement made on 31 October 2006 by his Department with an assistant secretary in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37236/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 282: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of archaeologists from his Department that are to be decentralised to Waterford; the number that has applied to be decentralised; the efforts being made to encourage others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37240/06]

National Drugs Strategy. (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and echo his congratulations to the gardaí on the successful seizure in Cork. As I understand it, the seizure was worth approximately €500,000. A mixing agent was seized at the same time, and if it had been mixed with the cocaine, the drug would have been worth double, some €1 million. As the Minister knows, there are internationally accepted...

Irish Language. (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made in the discussions between his Department and the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in relation to the translation of Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37101/06]

Irish Language. (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister for that comprehensive reply on section 7 of the Official Languages Act. Is the Minister aware of any unacceptable delay in producing the Irish version of any Act since this legislation came into effect? Is it his view that the commission is the appropriate vehicle for that particular function? Does it have the resources, the staff and, in particular, access to the...

Irish Language. (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Will the Minister not agree that already the publication of important Bills is being delayed, that he is not even close to putting in place a translation system, that we are heading for somewhat of a mess in that regard and that other ways have to be considered? I accept all the points the Minister made but it appears the Oireachtas commission is not the appropriate body to have...

Irish Language. (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: It is clear to me the Minister is nowhere on the issue.

Irish Language. (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Does the Minister have any specialised translators?

Irish Language. (9 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: The responsibility is not the issue.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 17: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm a report (details supplied) that he is proposing a new tax on SUVs and big engine cars, related to the amount of carbon dioxide and other emissions these vehicles produce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36509/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 38: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a complaint made to the EU Commission regarding the transposition of the WEEE Directive 2002.96/EC into Irish Law; if he has received communication from the Commission regarding the complaint; the content of such communication; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (8 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the budget 2007 submission by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36787/06]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (8 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Barnardos' Children's Budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 99: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a report from the expert group established in view of concerns arising from the case of a person (details supplied); if a deadline has been set for the work of the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36266/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a response from the Garda Commissioner to the copy sent to him of the report of the commission of investigation into the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36265/06]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (7 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will allow persons (details supplied) in County Waterford to remain temporarily in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36223/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 307 of 1 November 2006, the cost of the translation work carried out by staff in his Department referred to in the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36558/06]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (7 Nov 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the pre-budget submission of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/06]