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Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Fine Gael is calling on the Government to put in place a co-ordinated approach to the preparation and implementation of a national alcohol strategy. It must also provide the necessary resources and direction to the Garda to ensure that existing legislation is enforced and public order related activities are tackled in a consistent way throughout the country. The clear thinking of the Fine...

Broadcasting Legislation. (15 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options in regard to broadcasting in the future with particular reference to the role of RTE and independent broadcasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20014/05]

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact that 200,000 additional medical cards were promised three years ago to those in need and 100,000 medical cards have been lost, can the Tánaiste give the House any idea when agreement will be reached with the GPs?

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: The Medical Practitioners Bill is on the clár and surely it would allow the House to discuss the issue.

Written Answers — Teaching Profession: Teaching Profession (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of males entering the primary teaching profession for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19747/05]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special schools in the State which are not covered by the National Educational Psychological Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19692/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 170: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to re-examine the grant available through subvention for nursing homes in view of the serious increase in energy and other running costs of the nursing homes, which are now being passed on to individuals and families; if she has satisfied herself that the present rate of subvention is sufficient; and if she will...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 852: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social houses which have been provided by each of the county councils in each of the past four years; if he has satisfied himself that all councils are making sufficient effort to utilise this funding; if not, the steps he proposes to take to encourage them to do so; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Site Development: Site Development (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 881: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the proposals for the development of Dún Laoghaire Baths and the Carlyle Pier are being assessed in full compliance with Department of Finance guidelines for the appraisal and management of capital expenditure proposals in the public sector and the guidelines for the provision of...

Written Answers — Site Development: Site Development (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 882: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the financing of the proposed development of Dún Laoghaire Baths and Carlyle Pier has or will be considered by the National Development Finance Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19626/05]

Written Answers — Site Development: Site Development (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 883: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will receive a detailed financial appraisal of the proposed development projects at Dún Laoghaire Baths and Carlyle Pier and a detailed PPP assessment as required by the Department of Finance guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19628/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss an issue of urgent local and national importance, namely, the urgent need for the return of Nkechi Okolie and her three children to Castleblayney, County Monaghan, which was refused in Dáil Éireann on 22 March. The facts highlighted by "Prime Time" last Thursday night show clearly the need to bring this mother and her...

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the ongoing problems in the health service, when will the health Bill and the nurses amendment Bill be discussed in the Dáil? Will the Taoiseach congratulate Kevin McBride on beating the odds given in the media?

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (2 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the political and humanitarian situation in Liberia; the number of Irish nationals serving in the country at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18617/05]

Suicide Prevention: Statements. (2 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: I wish to share time with Deputy Stanton. I welcome this opportunity to make a statement regarding the serious problem of suicide, especially among young males. I commend Deputy Neville on his positive activity in the area at national level at a time when open discussion on this tragic issue is often despised. Some 444 deaths were registered as suicide in 2003 which is a serious indictment of...

Alternative Energy Projects. (1 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the chance to raise this very important issue. I could not help raising the matter after listening to the Taoiseach speak at the launch of the wind power plant off the coast of Arklow last week. He made it clear that he wished something could be done to ensure wind power would be fully utilised and that we would have a scheme in place shortly. It reminded me...

Written Answers — Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure (1 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance the implications of the revised stability pact for Ireland; and if he proposes to change the capital spending plans up to 2009 outlined in budget 2005. [18406/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations which were on 24 hour, seven days a week service in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 1997; the number giving that service in May 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18523/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the headline offences recorded and detailed for each of the districts within counties Cavan and Monaghan in each of the years 2000 to 2005; if he has satisfied himself that there are sufficient gardaí to man this difficult Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18524/05]

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity of speaking in this debate on nursing home care, including care for the elderly and the disabled. It was totally frustrating to listen to the Taoiseach this morning stating that the Government had improved home help and home care. In counties Cavan and Monaghan, which I represent, the number of hours allocated for such care has been cut in half. Individuals are no...