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Written Answers — Vehicle Height Limits: Vehicle Height Limits (27 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Transport the terms of the ban on the height of supertrucks which he will impose; the date on which the proposed ban will come into place; and the transition arrangements which will be allowed to existing operators whose trucks exceed the limit. [7301/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Dublin, which is listed as priority one for a new school building, will be given the go ahead to construct a new building where currently five classrooms exist in prefabs, in view of the substantial growth in pupil numbers in this area; her plans to provide a proper physical education...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (27 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the high frequency with which alarms go off without an intruder, which undermines the heed that neighbours and the Garda pay to such alarms; and his plans to place greater obligations on owners to ensure alarm settings are not too sensitive and there is a proper system for...

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (22 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the companies that win the right to supply Government Departments and agencies should be published with the value of contracts as a matter of course as this information is not currently made available; and his further views on issuing guidelines to ensure this transparency in respect of public procurement. [6948/07]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (21 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Transport if drug driving is now a major cause of road fatalities and injuries; if so, the proposals he will introduce to tackle this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6588/07]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (21 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legal authority for the arrangement whereby a member of the Defence Forces who joined the Garda was only given reduced recognition for their years of service in the Army on transfer to the Garda pension scheme and who was required to have their existing contribution record for full pension downgraded to...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has requested the Health Service Executive to furnish her with her report regarding the operation of the warfarin clinic on Dublin's northside; her views on changes which would give patients more direct access to doctors to interpret and advise on test results perhaps with the service relocated in the community; and if she will...

Written Answers — Obesity Task Force: Obesity Task Force (20 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the implementation of the National Task Force on Obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6184/07]

Written Answers — Chronic Illnesses: Chronic Illnesses (20 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the measures she will take to reduce the prevalence of diabetes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6183/07]

Written Answers — Stardust Inquiry: Stardust Inquiry (20 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 237: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the response he has given to the request by the Stardust Relatives Committee to reopen the inquiry into the events of the 14 February 1981 in view of the new dossier of evidence and assessment which they have compiled. [6388/07]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the timeframe in terms of making a decision regarding the siting of the new National Children's Hospital in the Mater; when she anticipates contracts will be entered into in terms of the building of this new hospital between either her Department or the Health Service Executive and prospective builders; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Student Accommodation: Student Accommodation (15 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines that must apply to student accommodation which qualifies for relief under section 372 of the Tax Consolidation Act 1997; and the methods used for establishing compliance with these guidelines. [5919/07]

National Development Plan: Statements. (15 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: There can be no doubt regarding the level of need in the context of building a successful infrastructure for the future. In every area one might care to mention, be it buses, houses, hospitals, ports or schools, there are huge needs and these continue to grow. The real issue that arises in respect of the NDP is whether the Government has the capacity to deliver. Judging by its record, one...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (14 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects supplies from the Corrib gas field to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5405/07]

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (14 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, since 1992, a spouse can receive PRSI contributions in lieu of their time for working at home raising children or if the number of years spent at home working is disregarded in terms of calculating the overall PRSI contributions for spouses in this circumstance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5615/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has not provided €35,000 in a grant to a group (details supplied) which was agreed over 12 months ago and which to date has not been forthcoming; if, in view of the support of the joint education and science committee for this project within primary and secondary education, she will immediately organise...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the building project agreed for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and her Department's contribution to the cost of building and to the cost of contribution to the local authority in respect of services. [5631/07]

Energy Resources. (14 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for the early delivery of products from the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5406/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school building projects currently assessed as being of band three priority awaiting progression by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4992/07]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (13 Feb 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of girls taking higher level physics at leaving certificate level for each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5010/07]