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Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (3 May 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the review of the decision to build the National Paediatric Hospital will start; the terms of reference for same; when it is expected to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9169/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 May 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in receipt of the medical card or the general practitioner visit card in each of the past five years; the number of refusals in each category in each of the past five years; the number granted on appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9170/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 May 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual predicted traffic values running through to 2025 from the toll on the Waterford Bypass/Suir Bridge toll scheme; if the contract between the National Roads Authority and Celtic Roads Group was a revenue share agreement and the amount of revenue which was returned to the NRA by CRG last year; the amount of revenue...

Animal Welfare (3 May 2011)

Joe Costello: I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise this issue. The proposal of Bord na gCon to set up a racing franchise and export Irish greyhounds to the People's Republic of China has given rise to considerable concern among animal rights and welfare groups and ordinary dog owners. I am sure the Minister of State and every Deputy will have received numerous letters and e-mails on the issue...

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (3 May 2011)

Joe Costello: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. This is the first opportunity I have had to speak before her in the House. I acknowledge her commitment to dealing with this issue and what has been done already through the ASIST, applied suicide intervention skills training, programme and the See Change...

Arts Funding (20 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: Deputy Donohoe has already mentioned that.

Asylum Applications (20 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality and congratulate him on his appointment, as it is the first opportunity I have had of doing so in the House. I also welcome the fact that his first Bill was the Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. I trust and expect that he will be a reforming Minister in the Department of Justice and Equality; God knows there is...

National Monuments (14 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: This is a particularly important issue as the centenary of the 1916 Rising looms nearer every day. Moore Street is an area that was very much part and parcel of the 1916 rebellion. As a result, a campaign, of which I was a participant, began several years ago to save No. 16 Moore Street, which was the last headquarters of the leaders before the final surrender. The previous Government...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7865/11]

Mortgage Arrears (13 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: The Minister of State has exceeded the time.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy for streamlining the taxi industry. [7359/11]

Smithfield Market (7 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: It is with a heavy heart that I seek legislation to abolish the Smithfield horse fair. My colleagues and I in Dublin Central and my former colleagues on Dublin City Council have been dealing with the matter for a number of years. The Minister would have known about this when he was a member of Dublin City Council. The fair in Smithfield has been in existence for centuries. Cattle,...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his proposals for the future of a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7025/11]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (5 Apr 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will revoke the deportation order on a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6383/11]

Urban Renewal Schemes (31 Mar 2011)

Joe Costello: This matter is not unrelated to the debate earlier because NAMA was created to pick up the pieces from the bad debts created during the property speculation, the property bubble and the banks. I refer specifically to a number of areas in the city of Dublin, particularly Smithfield and the docklands area, because these were the subject of intense developments. Many property portfolios have...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Mar 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the construction of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if he will ensure that a hall or gymnasium is provided; if he will ensure maximum consultation with the staff and parents of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6058/11]

Written Answers — Strategy on Homelessness: Strategy on Homelessness (30 Mar 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 98: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons accommodated in each of the past 12 months in a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 1; the reason a decision has been taken to close down the homeless centre; where the homeless users will now be housed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6133/11]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (29 Mar 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of persons arrested for possession of drugs for sale and supply while they were on bail in each of the past five years; the number of those arrested who were again released on continuing bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5772/11]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (29 Mar 2011)

Joe Costello: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the commitment in the programme for Government for the provision of the cervical cancer catch-up programme for all girls in secondary school will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5748/11]

Cultural Projects (24 Mar 2011)

Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister. A petition will go to the High Court on Monday relating to the winding up of the company running the Light House Cinema in Smithfield and it would be a terrible shame if it were to be successful. It should either be rejected or adjourned to facilitate a solution. The Light House is an art-house facility, originally part of the heritage area rejuvenation project...