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Global Irish Economic Forum (2 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to have a second Global Irish Economic Forum at Farmleigh later this year; if he will provide an up to date report on the first forum; the value and importance of the global Irish network established as a result of the first forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13969/11]

Global Irish Economic Forum (2 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply and I take it that he accepts that the establishment of this forum in the first instance and the subsequent establishment of the network was a very positive initiative by his predecessor. I compliment the Tánaiste for recently bringing the Irish ambassadors home for a detailed discussion over two days, which was a very positive initiative. Will the...

Diplomatic Representation (2 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will clarify the exact role of his Department in relation to its trade function; if it is a promotional function; and if the policy function continues to rest with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation. [13970/11]

Diplomatic Representation (2 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I congratulate the Government on pursuing this initiative, which was commenced by the previous Government. It makes sense that the Department and our embassies, in particular, would have a critical role to play as promotional agents and a shop window for Ireland. I am unimpressed at the diary of trade missions in which Ministers are proposing to take part but perhaps there are plans we have...

Diplomatic Representation (2 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State but I urge her to add impetus to the foreign trade drive, particularly in regard to China and other BRIC countries. Given policy will rest with the Department of Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation and promotion will rest with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, there may be a lack of clarity on the formulation of policy. What administrative structures...

Dáil Reform: Statements (2 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State and Government Chief Whip, Deputy Kehoe, for including this issue in today's business. The other Whips and I have been engaging with the Minister of State on this matter in a constructive way and have had some useful meetings. We might not have met as extensively as may be necessary before these matters are formalised, but we have met with a sense of good will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his current policy on the inclusion of canteen facilities in the design of new primary and post-primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13908/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools, primary and post-primary, built since 2006 which have included canteen facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13909/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he will insist that a school currently availing of consultancy or design team services will be required to tender for professional services to report on summer works even in circumstances in which the consultants, currently [i]in situ[/i], prepared the summer works submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home Services (1 Jun 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will consider correspondence (details supplied); if he will ensure that a nursing home bed is provided; if a fair deal application will be accepted from this family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13857/11]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (31 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the next set of priorities under the national strategy for cancer control. [13415/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider documentation in relation to a person (details supplied); if he will approve home school tuition funding as requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13611/11]

Written Answers — Parental Leave: Parental Leave (24 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) is entitled to parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12783/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (24 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to visit members of the Defence Forces serving on overseas missions in the remainder of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12341/11]

Written Answers — Garda Representative Bodies: Garda Representative Bodies (24 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has put systems in place to facilitate regular engagement with PDFORRA and RACO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12342/11]

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (24 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Defence the nature of any capital projects which he intends to undertake or complete at the Curragh Camp, County Kildare, during the remainder of 2011; the value of such projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12343/11]

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (24 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in the week in which international attention is drawn to the Irish National Stud by virtue of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II, he is supportive of the stud being retained in State ownership; if, accordingly, he will reject the proposals in the McCarthy report to dispose of this valuable State asset; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (24 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of international trade missions he will undertake in the remainder of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12345/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his views that a package of incentives should be introduced in order to stimulate the delivery of primary health care centres across the country; if he has engaged with the Department of Finance on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12340/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 May 2011)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Health and Children 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. [12388/11]