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Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: The last time this was raised in the Dáil, the Taoiseach stated that the matters raised by the Irish Human Rights Commission were being referred to the Attorney General for his opinion on the redress scheme and so on. Has there been a determination by the Attorney General?

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: There is a parallel issue in respect of Bethany Home and I am not sure whether that has been done. The female genital mutilation Bill was promised before the end of this year, but it does not appear there will be enough time to take it. Will it be published?

Written Answers — European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (16 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money the Government has obtained from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for the 1,200 SR Technic workers who were made redundant in 2009; the amount of money put into the fund by the Government; the services that have been provided through the fund to date; the amount of money that remains in the...

School Accommodation (16 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise this matter once again. It seems to be my perennial issue. This is the 14th year Gaelscoil Bharra, Cabra, has been based in prefabs. Those provided are not the best and have the usual problems of being too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer. The rooms are untidy and difficult to maintain and the toilets are far from satisfactory....

Message from Seanad (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: Seanad Éireann has passed the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010, without amendment.

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he intends to revise the proposals of the Internal Group of the Irish Red Cross in regard to the governance of that organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47263/10]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to introduce revised proposals regarding the length of time that persons may serve on the executive of the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47264/10]

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: On Monday, the Taoiseach met the British Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, at the British-Irish Council meeting. The bilateral funding arrangement for €7 billion was part of these discussions. What interest rate will be applied by the British to this tranche of funding? What interest rate is likely to be applied to the Swedish and Danish contributions?

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: A Cheann Comhairle, I will not get the opportunity to participate in the debate on the forthcoming EU-IMF debate. I do not see why the Taoiseach cannot answer my questions.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: My question relates to a meeting that took place between the Taoiseach and the British Deputy Prime Minister at the British-Irish Council on Monday.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: It is quite proper to ask about the outcome of this meeting on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: It is not just questions about legislation that can be raised on the Order of Business. It can include questions on European Council meetings-----

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: It is a simple question. I am only looking for a simple answer.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: That is very unfair.

Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: All the more reason to obtain a good deal.

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (14 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the discussions he has had with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in regard to the electronic media and the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46054/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (14 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if she will help secure the continued operation of an organisation (details supplied) from their current location; if she will consider purchasing the building as an arts facility; if she has engaged with the National Asset Management Agency in looking at the use of vacant buildings for creative arts projects; and if she will...

Irish Language (14 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans regarding progressing the 20-year strategy on the Irish language in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46055/10]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: On a point of order-----

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2010)

Joe Costello: Can I ask the Minister if he will at this point-----