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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when work will begin on the long awaited and urgently needed extension to a secondary school (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason this extension, which appeared on the 2003/2004 lists has not appeared on the 2005 list; if her attention has been drawn to the list of urgent requirements in the school; if she will meet with...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Cassidy should give the man a chance to speak.

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: What about the south east?

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach should listen to the anger of the people.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 14: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress made with regard to the recruitment of a chief executive for the Health Service Executive; when it is expected that an appointment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4245/05]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (10 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 49: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of reported cases of abuse of older persons in their homes or in long stay residential care since 1 January 2000; and if she has satisfied herself that there are sufficient trained personnel available with the relevant knowledge to identify the different types of abuse and, therefore, protect highly vulnerable...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Not in the House.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: When the Tánaiste was Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, she promised that the employment permits Bill would be introduced. She confirmed to the House that it would provide for a change in procedures so that permits would accrue to individuals rather than to companies. Her successor, Deputy Martin, gave a different indication on "Morning Ireland" this morning. When will the Bill...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Have the heads of the Bill been approved?

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste knows the content.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Has there been a change since the Tánaiste left?

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: But they were refused.

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (9 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 84: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to recent figures produced by the Irish Institute of Auctioneers and Valuers that the cost of building land was increasing at a rate significantly above house price inflation; if he intends to take steps to deal with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

House Prices. (9 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average increase in the price of a new house and a second hand house in Dublin and the rest of the country during 2004; the anticipated level of increase during 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3895/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to a recent European Commission report showing that consumers here are paying some of the highest Internet rates in Europe; if his attention has been drawn to the Commission's concern that Ireland's Internet provider market is not sufficiently competitive; if he plans to take any...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the recent EU negotiations on fishing catches and quotas for 2005; his further views on whether the 27% cut in the Irish mackerel quota will be particularly detrimental to the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3583/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford for an extension and refurbishment to the existing school premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3816/05]

Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Last week, on the Order of Business, when I asked that a briefing be provided on the investment funds, companies and miscellaneous company law provision Bill, I was told a briefing would be available for spokespersons. When will it be provided?

Written Answers — Schools Language Support Services: Schools Language Support Services (3 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself that sufficient support is available to teachers in schools with large numbers of non-English speaking pupils; if teachers are adequately advised and equipped to help overcome any such difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3021/05]

Written Answers — Education Consultation Process: Education Consultation Process (3 Feb 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the actions her Department intends to take as a result of the YES process carried out by her predecessor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3022/05]