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Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Its policy is not the same today as it was yesterday.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Is the Minister running the House as well?

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Will the House be given a reply?

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 23: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average number of patients on trolleys or chairs awaiting treatment or assessment in accident and emergency units for each day since 1 January 2005; her views on whether such numbers are satisfactory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9408/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the serious situation in Cork University Hospital at which patients had to be turned away due to the fact that there were more than 30 patients awaiting treatment on trolleys or chairs; the steps she intends to take to address this situation; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress being made on the programme for Government commitment to encourage special interest tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9189/05]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress on the commitment in the programme for Government to foster expansion and competition on air and sea routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8606/05]

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: In her time in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Tánaiste announced a review of the Groceries Order. Will she say if it is proposed to bring in amending secondary legislation on that matter or is that review concluded?

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Is such legislation promised?

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (10 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that An Post is seeking a tariff increase from ComReg; if he has satisfied himself with the performance of An Post management in delivering a world class quality of postal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8200/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (10 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his estimate of the likely cost to consumers of the proposed migration to digital broadcasting; if he intends to issue a White Paper or review on the digital switch over and the implications for Irish broadcasters and viewers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8199/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the extent of special education supports provided at primary level for pupils with autism; her views on whether two and a half hours per week of special education supports is adequate for a pupil with autism; if there is scope for a pupil with autism to access supports additional to two and a half hours per...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the effect which the recent suicide bomb in the Iraqi city of Hilla, which killed at least 125 persons, will have on the prospects for stable government in the country following the recent elections; the prospects for security in Iraq following the bombing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7707/05]

Industrial Development. (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Would the location have made any difference?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that sufficient steps are being taken to combat tax evasion in view of the continuing high level of settlements and in view of the large number of settlements reported by the Revenue Commissioners each quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7156/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated as a result of tax evasion in respect of each year since 1997; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; the number of cases in which prison sentences were imposed; the sentence in each case; if he is satisfied with the level of court cases taken having regard to the high level of evasion; if...

Industrial Development. (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise what is a critical issue for Ireland's economic progress. I hope to get a comprehensive response from the Minister. The decision of the Government, in the face of reported opposition from the European Commission, not to proceed with plans to provide grant aid for the planned extension of the Intel plant at Leixlip, County...

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste is well positioned to realise the importance of my question. Will the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment make a statement to the House today on the decision of the Government to withdraw its support package to Intel on foot of resistance to it by the European Commission? Will he explain the background to the decision and answer questions on the matter?

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I have tabled a Private Notice Question. On foot of the Tánaiste's response, will it be favourably considered?