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Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (1 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Government policy in regard to persons serving prison sentences arising from the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16293/04]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in regard to the implications of the preliminary opinion of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice in a case of a person (details supplied), as a stateless child, this person will be entitled to Irish citizenship under the terms of the Government's proposed Irish nationality and citizenship Bill; if this...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (1 Jun 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Transport the current waiting list for the D1 licence driving test; if in view of the fact that applicants require this licence for employment purposes, he can take steps to reduce the waiting time for tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16186/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to Ballycanew national school, Ballycanew, Gorey, County Wexford, officials of his Department have been in touch with school authorities in relation to their application for the appointment of a full-time learning support-resource teacher for the school; the position in relation to the provision of a full-time...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Wexford does not have access to learning support or remedial teaching although the report of an educational psychologist clearly indicates that consistent learning support will be required for the remainder of this person's primary education; the...

Written Answers — Teacher Assistance Service: Teacher Assistance Service (18 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the recent call from the Teachers' Union of Ireland for a full-time assistance service for teachers; his views on whether the absence of such a service is contributing to the growing problem of stress in the workplace; if he will live up to the Government's commitment to provide for such services and...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (18 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is considering introducing university tuition fees for students once they have completed three years in college; if this represents a move towards the introduction of a general three-year undergraduate degree course in universities with students opting to specialise thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason no vocational school in County Wexford was included in the recent announcement of the €30 million additional funding for primary and post-primary schools; his views on whether inadequate investment in educational facilities in County Wexford is conductive to the aim of relocating 270 civil servants from Dublin to County...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the band 2 designation assigned to phase 3 of the St. Peter's College building programme with a view to advancing the project to tender during 2004, in view of the fact that Wexford third level campus, an outreach centre of Carlow IT, now has 150 full-time students with a projected figure of 180 for September 2004,...

Written Answers — Company Investigations: Company Investigations (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the latest information available to her regarding when the report of the High Court inspectors into the affairs of companies (details supplied) will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13811/04]

Social Partnership. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: They will all happen one day.

Social Partnership. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy was in a niche market.

Job Losses. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: If I had the figures I would not have asked the question.

Job Losses. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: I tabled this question to discover the Tánaiste's attitude to the decline now evident over a number of years in industrial employment. It is a very important issue, and I am taken aback by the apparent complacency the Tánaiste has shown. Does the Tánaiste accept that the proportion of people in industrial employment here will continue to decline? Does that ring alarm bells with her? Will...

National Irish Bank Investigations. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: My party tabled a question similar to this more than two months ago and received an answer that was virtually identical, except for the completion of the investigations under section 19. The three investigations under section 19 which were expected to be completed by mid-2004 are still ongoing. Does the Tánaiste agree there is a legitimate public expectation that the investigations will come...

National Irish Bank Investigations. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the establishment of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and will watch how it develops. What concerns me is bringing the inquiries already in train to a conclusion in a way that ensures there is public confidence that we have not only a legal framework but also a mechanism for enforcement. On the ancillary matter of costs, the subject of comments by the Minister for...

National Irish Bank Investigations. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: When will we see it?

Export Controls. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste has announced that she intends to publish legislation on the matter. She established the Fitzpatrick review. I presume that is the report she is expecting. I understand that a previous report commissioned by the Minister warned that UK-based arms brokers may decide to locate in the Republic to facilitate the arms trade. A number of newspaper articles indicate that this country...

Export Controls. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Is there a commitment to introduce the primary legislation? Since the prime officials are otherwise engaged, will the Minister give an indicative timeframe for the legislation because it is of great concern to a number of people? What are the specific terms of reference of the phase two consultancy examination?

Price Displaying. (13 May 2004)

Brendan Howlin: This is an issue on which I do not see why there should be a delay. The Tánaiste announced in January that she would order dentists and doctors to display their prices, or at least that is what the headlines in the national newspapers in January said she would do. Yet there is now a complication. No more than any other service, why should there be a difficulty requiring these professions to...