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Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill. I agree with the Minister when he described this Bill as among the most important legislation to be introduced this term. I will try, in the course of my brief remarks, to stick to the provisions of the Bill. There is no doubt that the public is demanding the delivery of high...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We must ask ourselves whether these changes are worthwhile, and if they will improve on the delivery of infrastructural projects. I believe they will and I support the Bill. I look forward to its early implementation.

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (17 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the state of the bloodstock industry here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18714/06]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (17 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of Gaelscoileanna established in County Kildare; the number of students attending each Gaelscoil; the projected future enrolment envisaged for each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18727/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language Education: Irish Language Education (17 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her Department's plans for the provision of second level education through Irish in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18728/06]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (17 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will give permanent recognition to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18729/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a design team has been appointed to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18730/06]

Schools Recognition. (16 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Gaelscoil Chill Dara, established by a group of highly motivated and enthusiastic parents in the mid-1990s, has gone from strength to strength in the intervening period, not least since the school moved to take up occupation of the former Sundai school, which was purchased by the Department of Education and Science during the tenure of Deputy Woods as Minister. Sundai, a purpose built private...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 193: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received from Kildare County Council a request to approve contract documents for a new sewerage network for Kildare Town; if he will approve this request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17734/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 194: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on granting approval to Kildare County Council to pre-qualify suitable contractors for the proposed new Kildare Town treatment plant; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that construction of this plant will not start in 2006; the timescale he envisages for the delivery of the project; and if...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (9 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the military ambulance service on the Curragh Camp acts in support of the Health Service Executive ambulance service; the extent of investment by his Department in the provision of ambulances at the Curragh or elsewhere; if speed restrictors have been fitted to new ambulances acquired by his Department; the reason such...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (9 May 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 499: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by his Department to Kildare County Council under the local improvement scheme, in each of the past five years; the criteria used to disburse such funds by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17337/06]

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wish to share time with Deputies O'Flynn, Ellis, Wilkinson and Glennon.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am pleased to have an opportunity to join in the debate on the Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006 as introduced by Deputy Olivia Mitchell. I congratulate her and her party for this constructive use of Private Members' time. Clearly, in the light of the ongoing fatalities on our roads, it is incumbent on us, as public representatives, to avail of every possible occasion to highlight...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Mar 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in Kildare Garda station assigned to purely administrative duties; if this work could be carried out by civilian personnel; his plans to increase the number of civilian personnel supporting the primary work of the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9698/06]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (7 Mar 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress achieved to date towards the delivering of a new swimming pool complex for the community at Athy, County Kildare; when the project will move to construction phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9380/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Mar 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 588: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Kildare County Council has sought grant aid from his Department towards the ongoing running costs of the additional beds provided at a hostel (details supplied); when funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9379/06]

Voluntary Housing. (2 Mar 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important matter. Voluntary housing has been one of the success stories of the past decade and it is an area of activity with which I am proud to have been involved. We are living in a protracted period of unprecedented levels of housing construction and it is important not to lose sight of the important role played by the voluntary...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Feb 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has made a decision with regard to future primary education provision in a town (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7397/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (22 Feb 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel, male and female, who have joined the Defence Forces in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7391/06]