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Air Services (20 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the position regarding the ending of the Derry Dublin public service obligation contract; and if he will consider reversing this decision. [8586/11]

Air Services (20 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Minister for his reply but I am disappointed to hear he does not intend to revisit the Derry PSO which was terminated under the previous Government and was a decision with which I disagreed. It is welcome that the Donegal PSO will continue as this is important for Donegal and west Donegal in particular. However, the Derry PSO is particularly important for the northern Donegal...

Air Services (20 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I will have a question. I refer to the other transport facilities in the north-west region, rail and road services. I emphasise the importance of the A5 project from Derry to Aughnacloy and the need to work with the Northern Government to enhance and integrate the rail services from Derry to Belfast and on to Dublin. I ask if the Minister has any plans for the rail service or if he has had...

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: With regard to the legislation establishing the Department of children and the work involved in getting the Department up and running, why is a different system being used for the selection of the director general of the Department?

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: It relates to the establishment of the Department of children and legislation surrounding that.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Why is a different approach being taken to the employment of a director general for that Department as opposed to the Department of Finance or the Department of the Taoiseach, for example? It demonstrates that the Department of children is being treated in a second class fashion in comparison to other Departments.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: There is no rush at all with that Department while the other Departments-----

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Why is there a difference? When will we get the legislation setting up the Department? As of now, well into the life of this Government, we still cannot pose questions to-----

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of Tús community work placement initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8055/11]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (14 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the projected time line and provision of funding for a project (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8056/11]

Social Inclusion (14 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the way she will eliminate poverty and meet targets set in the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion following a commitment made in the Programme for Government. [7988/11]

Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I welcome this motion. It is non-partisan and seeks to gain cross-party agreement and debate on the shape of our education policy and spending over the next few years. During the general election campaign, the public expressed a strong desire for reform of our political system and for debate and conversation between Members that is informed and balanced, as opposed to the traditional...

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Today's Order Paper indicates that Deputy Frances Fitzgerald will attend the House tomorrow to answer questions on a wide range of subjects that have nothing to do with her role as Minister with responsibility for children. When will the legislation be introduced to deal with this absurd situation?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to turn public hospitals into not for profit independent trusts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7520/11]

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (12 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the persons that will oversee the new network of primary care centres promised, and if the Health Service Executive was being phased out. [7521/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) has not been awarded a medical card. [7151/11]

Suicide Prevention: Statements (7 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: It is important that Dáil Éireann takes time to address suicide by facilitating Members to make a contribution on policy surrounding the issue. That time has been provided to discuss suicide is indicative of the time and profile required to address the issue at all levels of society with a view to removing the age old stigma attached to mental health and suicide which contributes to higher...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: When will the social welfare and pensions Bill be published? Will it include amendments in respect of the mortgage interest scheme as proposed by the previous Government, which would be of great assistance to those people who are facing interest rate hikes from the ECB?

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his tourism strategy for County Donegal. [6148/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6301/11]