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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (23 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport the stance Ireland has taken on the harmonisation across all European states of the blood-alcohol threshold level for driving; the action he has taken to consider lowering the limit here; and if he will reach his conclusion before the end of the current road safety strategy. [7623/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Transport the changes in law he intends making in respect of mandatory retesting for drivers convicted under a drink-driving offence; the way in which and when he proposes to legislate for same; the drink-driving offences which the proposal will apply to; the other road traffic offences which the proposal will apply to; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (23 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount accruing to his Department in 2005 from penalties imposed under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1994; the number of cases this represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7626/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (23 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the powers afforded to gardaí to stop and search for knives; and the statutory basis for same. [7624/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (22 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the procedures for the review in general of the association agreement between Israel and the European Union and, in particular, compliance with its human rights clauses; the procedures which are in place for such a review; and the proposals in this regard. [6986/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the most recent position in relation to the declaration of results in the recent election in Haiti, including the apparent delay in the declaration of a final result; and the role of the United Nations in the preparation and execution of the election and the prospects for a peaceful transition in the country....

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (22 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of taxi drivers in each of the past five years who appealed against a decision of the Garda Síochána not to renew or accept their application on the basis that they were unfit to be a taxi driver; the number of these appeals that were successful; the number that failed, and the number pending. [7277/06]

Written Answers — All-Irish Schools: All-Irish Schools (22 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 265 of 15 February 2006 when the review of the all-Irish provision at primary level in the Ballymun area will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7278/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is in a position to sanction funding of the proposal from a school (details supplied) to establish a unit in north Dublin for 12 autistic children; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such a proposal was made to her Department eight months ago and still awaits a final response; and if she will undertake to...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the European Commission directive on energy end-use efficiency and energy services that was adopted in December 2005 a national action plan has been drawn up; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6706/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when there will be a decision on the amending of the list of designated sporting events under the Broadcasting Amendment Act 2003, especially in relation to the upcoming 2006 Ryder Cup; when he expects the review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6727/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 228: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will seek an explanation from the medical bureau as to the reason persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9 of a flat complex were told they would have to bring their sick child to the bottom of the complex staircase to be seen by the visiting doctor if the lift wasn't working; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 292: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who has waited two years for an appointment with an eye specialist in the Mater Hospital and who has had that appointment for 14 February 2006 postponed until August 2006; her views on whether such delays indicate unacceptable inadequacies in the provision...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will be examined as a case of poor reconciliation between welfare and work policies whereby taking up employment in a community employment scheme only has a marginal increase in their net income; and the reason a person in these circumstances does not qualify for the back to...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will address the apparent anomaly whereby a person in receipt of a carer's allowance who is caring for a spouse in receipt of a blind person's pension cannot avail of the ten hours per week in paid employment as all but the first €7.60 of the carer's income from employment will be deducted from the blind person's pension;...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Transport the responsibilities of the Irish Aviation Authority in respect of ensuring adequate security regimes for passengers boarding flights at Irish airports; the regulations in relation to airline staff checking passenger passports immediately prior to boarding flights; the action which the Irish Aviation Authority will take on foot of the widespread...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations covering airline pilots working hours and minimum rest periods; the precise manner in which those regulations are enforced; if it is possible for pilots to make confidential complaints regarding breaches of those regulations by the management of an airline; the number of complaints which the Irish Aviation Authority has received...

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount that has been allocated under the scheme of community support for older people during the period of the scheme broken down on a yearly basis; the way in which the funds are allocated to community groups; and the processes involved in applying for a grant under the scheme. [7087/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Office of Public Works has finalised the site acquisition from Dublin City Council in view of the proposed new Garda station for Finglas, Dublin 11; if not, the reason for the delay; and the steps he will take to expedite this matter. [6544/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Feb 2006)

Róisín Shortall: Question 558: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a road death investigation manual or other such guidance note is available for gardaí investigating fatal road accidents; if he will provide copies for the Oireachtas Library; if there is none available, the way in which Garda practice is informed; and if there is a uniform approach exists within all Garda divisions...