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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the reasons, under the developing communities heading of Budget 2011, there is a 16% decrease in costs as compared to the 2010 estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47252/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the reasons, under the administration heading of Budget 2011, there is a 15% increase in costs as compared to the 2010 Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47253/10]

Community Development Projects (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Will the Minister indicate how the consultation process will operate, particularly in light of the large number of groups and projects involved? Will officials from the Department be handling the process or does the Minister propose to appoint consultants? How long will it take for the consultation process to be completed?

Poverty Levels (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Have the Minister or any of his Government colleagues been involved in discussions regarding the plight of voluntary organisations as Christmas approaches? Will funding be provided for these organisations in order that they might provide assistance to people who have fallen into poverty? Groups such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are pleading for funding so that they might try to...

Community Development (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: As the Minister has stated, obviously the front line services are of greatest concern. While I am sure it is his intention, I ask the Minister to ensure there is no loss of employment or service. In circumstances in which the unknown provides problems in this regard, I ask that the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs should consider individual cases. I do not suggest...

National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 141,143, and 144 of 24 Samhain 2010, his views regarding the data supplied by the Health Research Board showing the high level of drugs use here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46334/10]

National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: I thank the Minister for his reply. I resubmitted this question because I believed the Minister's reply to my questions in November had watered down the extent of drug use. When it is claimed figures given should not be taken as absolute, it still should not take from the fact that use of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, cannabis, etc in Ireland is relatively high. We saw how in the past...

National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Will the Minister ensure a positive review is made of these figures for this purpose?

National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: These are the figures we want in the public domain. While the Minister has read them out here, I want to see them in every health centre, doctors' clinic, GAA grounds and other public places to highlight the dangers of drugs. Alternatives to drugs must be provided through better recreational facilities and so forth. We have some hope if we can reduce the demand for drugs; if not, we will...

Handling of Criminal Matter in Longford: Statements (10 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Handling of Criminal Matter in Longford: Statements (10 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46833/10]

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: The Minister can shake his head but it is the truth.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: There is not a significant number.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: The Minister should have.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: They have a valid case. All that occurred in regard to the old non-contributory pension payment was a change in title. The Minister excluded all the other pension entitlements. Why did he not exclude the one in question?

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: What about those under 66?

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: The Minister is giving excuses instead of taking action.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: I know.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Dec 2010)

Jack Wall: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is due a tax rebate for 2006 to 2009, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46547/10]