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Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Can we at least get an indication that there might be a debate? This is an important issue in my constituency and for people from Kilmore Quay and we need time to debate it in the near future.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: He should not tempt fate.

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (25 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps being taken to establish the extent of possible MRSA type infections in animals; if she has satisfied herself that adequate steps are in place to prevent the spread of such infections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17382/05]

Written Answers — Veterinary Medicines: Veterinary Medicines (25 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to concerns expressed that proposed new EU regulations on animal medicines (details supplied) will lead to significant additional costs for farmers; when it is intended to make the required amendments to the animal remedies regulations; if she intends to designate pharmacists as suitably qualified...

Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: During the enactment by this House of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2004, an amendment was accepted requiring the labelling of individual items of drink with the place where they were sold. This amendment was accepted but never implemented. When will the secondary legislation be introduced to bring this section of the Act into effect or has the Government abandoned it? It would facilitate an...

Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: We should at least be able to identify where alcohol has been purchased.

Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Does the Taoiseach agree such a provision would be a useful device? The House accepted the relevant amendment.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (24 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the efforts he has made to date to combat welfare fraud; the areas which are most vulnerable to fraudulent claims; the amount of money lost to fraudulent claims in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17122/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for leave to remain here on the basis of having an Irish born child by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; if a determination is likely to be made in this case in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17266/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (24 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: In 2003 the Tánaiste and then Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment promised a comprehensive Bill to revise the mechanism for the issuing of work permits, including a green card system. In the light of the litany of abuses uncovered since then, when will we see that Bill?

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the decentralisation plans for Foras na Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16665/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the new scheme announced recently by Foras na Gaeilge to fund Irish-speaking summer camps for children which will be located outside Gaeltacht areas; the level of funding his Department will provide for these camps; the level of interest from community and other groups that has been expressed in these new...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (18 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 167: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that half of the country's local authorities have failed to acquire any social or affordable houses under the terms of Part V of the Planning Act 2000; the steps he intends to take to ensure that all local authorities make full use of this facility; and if he will...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (18 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the full provisions of EU Directive 93/16/EEC, with regard to contracts under the GMS scheme, apply in respect of doctors who have been in general practice here for several years prior to the introduction of this directive; if long experience in general practice can provide an exemption from the vocational training...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of outline proposals made for the enhancement of pensions for retired public servants on low incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16602/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Finance if persons aged 65 years and over who remain in employment and wish to continue to make additional voluntary pension contributions are entitled to avail of tax relief on their additional voluntary contributions on the same terms as persons aged under 65 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16603/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received during 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date; the number of applications approved by the Refugee Appeals Commission; the number of appeals submitted to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and the number of such appeals upheld; the number of applications for leave to remain and the number of...

Written Answers — Law on Defamation: Law on Defamation (17 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding his consideration of the recommendations of the Legal Advisory Group on the Defamation Law, particularly in regard to the proposals for the establishment of a statutory press council; when he intends to bring proposals on this matter to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16122/05]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (17 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if fishing licences are being issued by his Department in respect of the River Nore; the number of licences that have been issued; the procedure for applying for such licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16324/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 May 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding receipt of a visitor visa application for a person (details supplied); when a decision on this visa application will be conveyed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16093/05]