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Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of Irish language schemes he has approved since 16 May 2006 under the Official Languages Act 2003; the number of additional schemes commenced under the Act since that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22737/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals in the case of a spouse in receipt of carer's allowance who is also the adult dependant of the other spouse who is in receipt of old age contributory pension to allow for both carer's allowance and old age pension adult dependant payment to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22884/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to ensure a proper broadband connection for a national school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22976/06]

Drugs and Crime in Ireland Report. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the recently published report Drugs and Crime in Ireland; the additional measures he intends to introduce as a result of this report; the action he intends to take to address the failure to halt the drug trade described in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Drugs and Crime in Ireland Report. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: We acknowledge the point the Minister of State made on the success with treatment, specifically methadone. However, in terms of hard drugs, there is now much more cocaine than methadone coming in. Hovering in the background all the time is the prospect that crack cocaine could become more plentiful. Regarding the link between drug use and violent crime, the figures in the report show that 28%...

Drugs and Crime in Ireland Report. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister of State for that reply. Clearly there is positive movement in the area. Is the Minister of State in favour of an incentive programme being put in place to encourage employers to take people from RAPID areas? I accept the need for back-up services if people lapse and so on. For instance, I am talking about people who are on drugs, but I am also talking about people in...

National Drugs Strategy. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister of State for that reply. However, I remind him of his reply of 16 May to a similar question in which he stated: "It is envisaged that the recommendations will be finalised by mid-year and that the group will report to the interdepartmental group on drugs and the Cabinet committee on social inclusion". Can I take it that this date was a bit optimistic? Given that we have...

Offshore Islands. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I was in the Seanad when the former Taoiseach, Charles Haughey, introduced the legislation. It was the only time he came to that House during my time in it. At that time it was most unusual for a Taoiseach to appear in the Seanad. The publicity that is accruing is not desirable. Recent newspaper reports suggest there is a complete stand-off on this issue. Is there any circumstance in which...

Tourism Promotion. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I very much support this concept. Is it intended as part of this investment plan that efforts will be made to extend this type of niche tourism to some of the other islands as well as developing it where there already is substantial activity?

Departmental Programmes. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the main findings of the recently published independent evaluation of the RAPID programme commissioned by POBAL; if he will state what the report cited as the main strengths and weaknesses of the RAPID programme; the action he intends to take following the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/06]

Departmental Programmes. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does he consider it a damning indictment of his role as co-ordinator of the implementation of the RAPID programme that the consultants' evaluation found there was limited implementation of the programme in a number of areas, most of which constitute the most disadvantaged areas? Is that not the kernel of the programme? This failure must be a damning...

Departmental Programmes. (14 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I take the Minister's point but it is a generalised one. The criticism in my question referred to the lack of progress in the most disadvantaged areas, which is the kernel of the problem. There is also the issue of the programme having no set budget. I find it difficult to differentiate between where new funding was spent, where funding came from within the NDP and what may or may not have...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals in regard to the under-recognition and under-resourcing of services for mental illness in childhood; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22281/06]

Written Answers — Public Health Issues: Public Health Issues (13 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals in regard to the consequences of alcohol and nicotine consumption during pregnancy by the mother on the health of the unborn child and on post birth development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22282/06]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (13 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of dormant accounts, the proceeds of which have been paid into the Dormant Accounts Fund that were opened by Irish exiles residents in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22617/06]

Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (13 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that the independent group appointed to examine the implications of the full alignment with the scientific advice for the 2007 salmon season, intends to consult broadly enough with all stakeholders in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22440/06]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (13 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to set up an appropriate forum for people for people alleging that they were sexually abused as children but whose cases are not being proceeded with, due to the lapse of time, to be heard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding residency for persons (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22431/06]

Written Answers — Public Service Charges: Public Service Charges (13 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 430: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of commercial rates collected by each local authority in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22423/06]

Written Answers — Public Service Charges: Public Service Charges (13 Jun 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 431: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to ensure a more equitable waiver system in regard to refuse charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22424/06]