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Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Tánaiste's indication that he is prepared to revisit this matter. It is important that he should do so. I again put it to him that there is a political imperative in the context of our trading relationships with foreign countries. We should consider expanding our diplomatic and trade footprints in Indonesia, South America and elsewhere. On 21 July, the Tánaiste, when...

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to change his policy and engagement since the conference of 1 June that he undertook with Irish ambassadors and Heads of Mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33775/11]

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. On the face of it, his initiative on 1 June was positive, but where is the beef? Has there been an obvious change in the diplomatic stance of our ambassadors and heads of mission across the world? Will the Tánaiste point to specific measures operating to the benefit of the country that are now in place that were not in effect before 1 June? The...

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I intend no disrespect to our diplomats. I have much respect for them, but surely the Tánaiste agrees that the restoration of our reputation abroad derives from the implementation of the previous Government's four-year plan and that many of our reputational difficulties derived from the negative comments made in this Chamber and this country. I wish the Tánaiste well with his efforts to...

Diplomatic Representation (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: So do I.

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (8 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is satisfied that adequate general practitioner cover is available to meet the health needs of a rapidly growing population at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33291/11]

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Government took it back.

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama leis na Teachtaí Robert Troy, Dara Calleary agus Charlie McConalogue. Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuil áthas orm deis a bheith agam páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht seo, díospóireacht atá tábhachtach agus muid ag druidim anois leis an chéad cáinaisnéis don Rialtas nua seo. There have been some very positive contributions to the...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: On a day when climate change is again making the headlines, will the Tánaiste tell the House the Government's position on the Antarctic treaty?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31936/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an oral hearing for domiciliary care allowance, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32084/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32406/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite the approval of a single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31955/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total funding sought by Kildare County Council for the improvement, strengthening and maintenance of national secondary, regional and county roads in each of the past five years; if he will further detail the moneys approved to Kildare County Council in each of these years for these works; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Mortgage Debt: Mortgage Debt (25 Oct 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding mortgage debt issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31003/11]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (25 Oct 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will defer the deportation of a family (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31462/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for the renewal of a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30733/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 557: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30987/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 559: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31013/11]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (20 Oct 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the extent to which the registrar of credit unions is directing individual credit unions to appoint a particular firm of auditors, irrespective of the fact that credit unions have processes for the appointment of their own auditors; if he will outline the procedures by which the registrar identifies auditors for...