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Written Answers — Cúrsaí Meánscolaíochta sa Ghaeltacht: Cúrsaí Meánscolaíochta sa Ghaeltacht (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 453: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta maidir le Ceist Parlaiminte 551 den 15 Samhain 2005, cathain a sheolfaidh sé iarratas chun an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta chun dul i mbun cainte léi maidir le haicmiú na scoileanna sna limistéir Gaeltachta agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [35354/05]

Written Answers — Weight of Schoolbags: Weight of Schoolbags (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of copies of the circular relating to the weight of schoolbags which were sent to each second level in the most recent circularisation of schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35580/05]

Written Answers — Weight of Schoolbags: Weight of Schoolbags (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 555: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the research which her Department has carried out in regard to the use of wheelie schoolbags to counteract the physical damage done to students from carrying school-bags that are too heavy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35581/05]

Written Answers — Weight of Schoolbags: Weight of Schoolbags (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the discussions her Department have had with the school book publishing companies regarding the breaking down of the four year text books for junior certificate cycle students into one year sections as a means of reducing the weight of school bags; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35582/05]

Written Answers — Weight of Schoolbags: Weight of Schoolbags (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 558: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to provide CDs which provide an oral version of the text of Irish language books at first and second level in the education system here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35588/05]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the 2005 exam fee for the leaving certificate was €90 while the repeat leaving certificate exam fee was €236; her proposals to reduce the repeat leaving certificate exam fee to €90 in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35617/05]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason there is no provision in the south-east region for carpentry and joinery apprentices for block release to institutes of technology; her proposals in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35618/05]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason carpentry and joinery apprentices are being sent on block release to facilities in Northern Ireland while she refuses to fund institutes of technology here to provide the same courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35619/05]

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: The Deputy should address his remarks through the Chair.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Tourist Accommodation: Tourist Accommodation (17 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to comments from the chief executive of Tourism Ireland that one in ten bed and breakfasts will cease trading by the end of 2005 due to increased competition with hotels for guests; his views on the threat to bed and breakfasts here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34890/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 50: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are no designated palliative care beds for cancer patients at Waterford Regional Hospital; her proposals regarding same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35084/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to implement the St. John's river flood relief scheme in Waterford city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35038/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (17 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to ensure the future of the day after postal delivery service in rural areas in the face of the imminent deregulation of letters of every weight and the consequent competition for An Post in the major urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35037/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals to bring the qualified adult dependant rate of retirement and old age contributory pension in line with the maximum rate of non-contributory old age pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35039/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (17 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals to remove the means test for eligibility under the national fuel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35040/05]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (16 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason his Department withdrew the Sea Fisheries and Marine Jurisdiction Bill from Second Stage discussion in Dáil Éireann; the changes being made to the original Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34347/05]

Written Answers — Agriculture Policy: Agriculture Policy (15 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will expand on her recent comments at the National Ploughing Championships that farming is in severe decline and that an alternative strategy is needed; the steps she is taking to address the decline in farming; the effect this is having on rural Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30705/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make a statement on her decision to defer introduction of EU Directive 2004/28, regarding the prescribing of veterinary medicines. [34178/05]