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Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Who introduced that?

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (7 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the matters regarding primary education raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39165/11]

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Could a copy of the proposals be circulated to all Members for our convenience?

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are happy with the proposal and the Whips had a successful meeting, but we are looking for a copy of the document for the convenience of Members.

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am happy to support the motion although I see a lot of sense in what Deputy Higgins said, that funding from this source should be ring-fenced for the health needs of people who are damaged by tobacco products. Many members of the public will be disappointed at the failure of this budget to address the issue of below cost selling of alcohol and the ready availability of low-cost alcohol...

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am suggesting there is a mistake in not including alcohol as well, particularly the alcohol products-----

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: -----being sold at low prices, which are seriously detrimental to public health.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 11: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is concerned following recent developments in the Congo and the recording by the UN of many instances of election-related violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38778/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 12: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that the conflict resolution unit in his Department is utilised to the full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38779/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 13: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that there will be a peaceful transition to democracy in Egypt; if this issue has been discussed at length at the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38780/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 14: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the sanctions imposed by the Arab League on Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38781/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the issue of forced labour; the incidences of cases reported to him or agencies under his remit; his views on whether additional legislation is required to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38853/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if forced labour is considered a crime under existing law; and, if it is not, his plans to introduce legislation to address any deficiency which undermines our responsibility to comply with EU and international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38851/11]

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which cases of forced labour have been reported to An Garda Síochána; the number of cases which have been reported in the past years; the extent to which such matters have been investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38852/11]

Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made in his discussions with the veterinary union on post mortem examinations and slaughter houses throughout the country; his views that the presence of veterinary surgeons in such establishments during the processing of animals adds value to quality assurance in respect of meat products; if...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite a single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38846/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Health if, in view of correspondence (details supplied) he will now issue a medical card to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38818/11]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (1 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has given any consideration to the possibility of developing educational facilities on lands in the ownership of the Department of Defence at Magee Barracks, Kildare town; if he has had any approaches from the Department of Defence in relation to these lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38251/11]

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (1 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has issued instructions to the probation and welfare service to close its offices in Athy, County Kildare; if he will indicate the level of service to be provided in the Athy area; if he will indicate the location at which staff now working in Athy will be based; if he will consider the relocation of these staff; and if he will...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Properties: Defence Forces Properties (1 Dec 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to repeated approaches to him by a society (details supplied) seeking to have improved management systems put in place for the Curragh plain, County Kildare; if he has considered these proposals; if he intends to implement either a revised or improved management system for this national resource; and if he will...