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Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: -----to renew policies with many householders, who are living in fear. I ask the Tánaiste-----

Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: So there will be no legislation as such.

Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: On a separate issue, at the end of December, the CEO of the country enterprise board in Galway retired. Next week, his assistant, who was carrying on in the meantime, is retiring.

Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: When that person leaves, it is effectively closing the door on the county enterprise board in County Galway. Will the Government lift the embargo to make these special appointments given the interests-----

Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: The Tánaiste, as a former Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, realises the importance of the enterprise boards to providing jobs to many small enterprises.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and thank Deputy Coonan for sharing his time. There is far greater recognition in 2010 that Ireland is in a very exposed position with regard to energy supply due to its over-dependence on imported fossil fuels for electricity generation. Our 96% dependence on such sources of energy, particularly imported fossil fuels, puts our supply...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy does not say that in his constituency.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has conducted a review of the one parent family payment; the details on the recommendations of this review; and if he will publish this review [15408/10]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 602: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a passport office similar to that available in Cork in Galway in order to avoid the constant overloading at the existing Dublin centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14569/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 885: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date at a school (details supplied) in County Galway regarding the building project listed for this school; when they will be allowed to go to tender and construction following the delay of this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14570/10]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 905: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if the current trustees of a college (details supplied) have agreed to the lease of existing school buildings at this site; if new trustees have been appointed; if a new patron has been identified for the school; if his Department has indicated progress on enrolment policy for the school from September 2010; and if it...

Flood Relief. (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very important item tonight. I am delighted that the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, is present because he represents much of the area that has been flooded in County Galway in the past. Just because we no longer see headlines about flooding in County Galway it does not mean it has gone away. Flooding still exists in many parts of County...

Flood Relief. (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: It is a cop out.

Flood Relief. (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: I hope the Minister will clarify with the answer.

Flood Relief. (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: Out of €10 million.

Flood Relief. (20 Apr 2010)

Ulick Burke: Habitable and safe.

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

Ulick Burke: I commend Deputy Brian Hayes on bringing this timely motion before the House. I wish the Tánaiste well in her new portfolio as Minister for Education and Skills. This is the first test of her support for children with special needs. The appointment of special needs assistants to meet a child's care needs has been a significant development in education and a great benefit for children with...

Leaders' Questions (31 Mar 2010)

Ulick Burke: Is it fading now?

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Mar 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the disappearance of Chinese human rights lawyer (details supplied); his views regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13254/10]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (30 Mar 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 407: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the reason her predecessor had announced that no further gaelscoileanna will open in 2010; if this action is a U-turn by her Department on policy in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13616/10]