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Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (30 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 549. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a tobacco company (details supplied) has introduced a limited edition cigarette in their packets; his views on whether this contravenes the Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment Act 2013, as a promotional or marketing exercise by the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19983/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Programme Funding (24 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter, which is particularly topical as community and rural groups nationally await with interest announcements on the approval of funding for projects they have submitted through their local development partnerships, which are very important for jobs and stimulus in rural areas. Rural development groups have contributed enormously to rural...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Development Programme Funding (24 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister for his very positive response. I welcome that he has kick-started the release of funding into communities. It does not go unnoticed that a further €19 million in funding for the Leader elements of the rural development programme will be approved along with contracts for approximately €42 million worth of projects. The funding will undoubtedly kick-start...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (24 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 213. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to fund the dredging of Dunmore East Harbour, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19411/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Welfare Allowance (24 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 227. To ask the Minister for Health when an application for blind welfare allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will be awarded;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19410/13]

Companies Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I apologise for interrupting the Minister. His time has now elapsed but I can ask Members if they agree to an extension of time for the Minister in order for him to finish his contribution. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Organ Donation: Discussion (18 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Every week or every day?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Organ Donation: Discussion (18 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I am not a member of the committee but I have been listening with interest to all of the contributions. I thank the Chairman and the committee for the work they are doing on organ donation. I come from a donor family, and this is the first time I have spoken about it on public record. Almost 24 years ago I tragically lost a sister, my nearest sibling, to a brain haemorrhage. At the time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the delegation to Ireland and to the committee. They have had a very active few days to debate the issue of climate change and its impact. I welcome the fact that they are coming here to provide an international perspective on how they are affected. As an Irish parliamentarian, I would like to give my perspective to them. This is a significant food producing country which has...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Funding (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if any final decision has been made in respect of capital funding for Montessori schools for this year and where applicants may apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17243/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current progress on the development of a technological university for the south east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17234/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Bodies Establishment (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new SOLAS organisation will be fully established and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17238/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Agencies (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total number of quangos that have been merged or abolished since he came to office; if he will provide a list of each of these quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17236/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Numbers (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total reduction in the number of the civil and public service since he came to office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17235/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Industrial Development Agency site visits that have taken place with prospective investors to County Waterford and the south east region in the first three months of 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17233/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Numbers (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the total number of persons in County Waterford that have taken part in the jobbridge programme since its inception; the total number that have completed an internship; the total numbers that are now in full time employment after completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17237/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the roll out of the installation of water meters will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17239/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Stations Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the approved new Waterford City Fire Station will begin construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17240/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the approved extension and refurbishment of Waterford City Court House will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17241/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Expenditure (16 Apr 2013)

Paudie Coffey: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any funds will be allocated for the Dunmore East Harbour slip, County Waterford, this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17242/13]