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Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: What is the position of the proposed regulations for the Water Services (Amendment) Act in light of the shocking Environmental Protection Agency report which has emerged last night and today confirming that almost half of the State's sewerage treatment plants in urban areas fail to meet EU standards?

Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: There are 529 of these plants. It has been proven that they are not working.

Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Will the Government now admit that it is going after the wrong people when it comes to the septic tank regulations?

Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: It has been proven by the EPA report that 529 of the State's treatment plants are not operating properly.

Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: I believe the Tánaiste wishes to answer it.

Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Yes. Will the Tánaiste admit that they have missed-----

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of staff working directly for the Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, that is, constituency staff, and the cost involved; the number of secretaries in his Department; and if he will provide the cost of a driver and personal assistants. [8673/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider making all participants in the CERRS, Tús and CSB schemes the same as social welfare recipients and classify them as such; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8511/12]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to farmers in the Gap of Dunloe, Blackvalley, County Kerry who have horses and ponies, will they be able to continue the practice of using these animals when it comes to claiming entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8679/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff working directly for the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall - that is, constituency staff - and the cost involved; the number of secretaries in the Department; and if he will provide the cost of a driver and personal assistants. [8672/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8682/12]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when sports grants will be available for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8510/12]

Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: When will the promised legislation on the amalgamation of VEC schools nationally come before the House and what role will VECs have in the future of national schools, particularly in light of the proposed cuts?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding excise rate on diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8450/12]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of boarding schools in which pupils are entitled to attend and be paid the remote area grant subject to being eligible under the conditions of this grant; the names of these schools; the locations and roll numbers of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7553/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the retention of a teacher at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7889/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding cuts to smaller schools. [8026/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the ineligibility of one-parent family recipients for the JobBridge scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7888/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against a decision to refuse invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7892/12]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans regarding carrying out a humane seal cull similar to the Canadian initiative in view of the increase in the numbers. [8310/12]