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Power Stations. (4 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Deputy O'Donnell's response indicates the unsatisfactory nature of the Adjournment debate. However, I welcome the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and wish him well in his new position. He will be hearing plenty from me on this and other issues concerning my constituency. The future of the ESB power station in Shannonbridge, West Offaly Power, is crucial to the development of County Offaly and...

Power Stations. (4 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: What investigations have the Minister and his Department carried out into the situation both at Shannonbridge and Lanesboro? What is the timeline for getting West Offaly Power back into action and when can we expect the plant to be in action again? Has the Minister had discussions with management both in the ESB and Bord na Móna about the possible effects on employment in West Offaly Power...

Power Stations. (4 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Not insignificant.

Power Stations. (4 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: They are both under the Minister's watch.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (4 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way he will develop a growing focus on the dynamic SME sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18987/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the timescale for the decentralisation of Irish Aid; the latest discussions that he has held with interested parties in respect of the move; the steps being taken to preserve the institutional memory of the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18722/07]

Written Answers — Palliative Care Services: Palliative Care Services (3 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the uniform funding available for hospices here; if there are plans to increase the number of hospices around the country; if there are proposals to increase funding to existing hospices; her views on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18681/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the locations of schools to be completed under public private partnership; when the schools are due to begin; when they will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18516/07]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (3 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans for students attending a school (details supplied) in County Galway which is closing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18517/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (3 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if provisions have been made for a national school (details supplied) in County Laois, if the lease of its current site expires; if there are plans to find a permanent location for the school; her views on the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18680/07]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (3 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the primary school that a student [details supplied] in County Offaly will attend following the closure of a national school in September 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18843/07]

Intergovernmental Conference. (3 Jul 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of European Union member states that have secured an opt-out in respect of the Charter of Fundamental Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18692/07]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (28 Jun 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if a set budget has been allocated under Transport 21 to construct a Luas line to Rathfarnham. [18115/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a forestry payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18276/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jun 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the new consultant contract; the principal differences between this contract and the common contract agreed in 1997; if consultants will be able to consult private patients under the revised contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17697/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jun 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number and type of private and public beds in each hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17698/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jun 2007)

Olwyn Enright: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extra learning supports available for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly attending secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17970/07]

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Olwyn Enright: I welcome my colleague, Deputy Brian Hayes, and thank him for tabling the motion. Deputy Harney will leave the House glowing from all the support from the Fianna Fáil backbenches. It was a lot less glowing three months ago but it is nice for her to hear it.

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Olwyn Enright: This important debate gives Members the opportunity to vote on the matter. We have had much grandstanding on the issue of co-location over the past few months——

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Olwyn Enright: ——not to mention the massive conversion from some parts of the new Government. This has been couched in terms of a review. In reality, the matter will be so far progressed at that stage that it will be irreversible because it would not be cost effective to reverse it. It is important that point is made.