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Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There has been little progress on the proposed constitutional convention. I accept that there will be little movement on it between now and the referendum, but can the Tánaiste indicate whether it will require a statutory instrument or primary legislation in order to advance the matter? Does he envisage having a further briefing with the parties on the matter? Second, when will the...

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly: Statements (17 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the debate on this issue. I congratulate the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore, and indeed, Deputy McHugh, who I am sure was instrumental in us having the debate on the plenary session. It is, I understand, the first time that such a debate has taken place and it is important we recognise the valuable work this session has done and that the...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (16 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she has taken since the signing of the Adoption Act of 2010 to sign a bilateral agreement with Russia; if she will make this a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24481/12]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding road improvements; the action he will take regarding the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24603/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (15 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that a HPL1 Form is completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23722/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement: Rent Supplement (15 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23705/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (15 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23845/12]

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

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24098/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 41: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the percentage and the amount of money that goes from the Irish Aid budget each year to multilateral agencies; if this percentage amount remains the same each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23413/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 42: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a recent survey by Dochas which found that while 85% of Irish persons believe overseas aid is important, only 49% of persons here believe Africa is better off now than two decades ago; the steps he will take to ensure that more positive messages are portrayed to the public in relation to the...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take to improve the way in which Government, non-governmental organisations and the media can work together to communicate more effectively and more regularly the achievements of the Irish aid programme with the Irish public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23415/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23533/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health if he will immediately restore a medical card to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23530/12]

EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will be brief. I have four or five short questions. Many Members have referred to the need to return to the communautaire approach and the abandonment of the "Merkozy" approach. Does the Minister of State see us having an opportunity during our Presidency to do something effective about that? The Honohan proposal and the development of the role of the ECB were mentioned. Is that a...

EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wish the Minister of State well in the task that lies ahead. While it is a great privilege to take part in this debate, I am disappointed that we are engaged in a debate that will only last 95 minutes and which only allows five minutes to each spokesperson. The Minister of State attracted considerable praise and commendation last year for her work organising a Europe day that was far more...

EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I refer, in conclusion, to ECOFIN. We should signal now that enacting a single bank resolution regime is a priority for us and should ensure we have enough officials working on this. It is likely that other measures will fall to the full Council, but this is one on which the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, should aim to lead.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised the case of blind human rights activist Chen Guangcheng in discussions with his European partners; if he has individually or together with his European partners made representations to the Chinese authorities seeking reassurances in relation to the well being of Chen Guangcheng and his family; if he...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised the case of Assia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death in Pakistan under that country's blasphemy law, either individually or collectively with his European partners seeking reassurances that she will not be executed and indeed made representations seeking her release; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will expedite an application for a rebate of the universal service charge in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22295/12]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (2 May 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide together with County Kildare Vocational Education Committee for imrpoved second level accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22247/12]