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Written Answers — Animal Welfare Legislation: Animal Welfare Legislation (15 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the proposed new Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 will impose new responsibilities on the Turf Club and Horse Racing Ireland regarding the welfare of horses while in training with a licensed trainer; the obligations on these bodies in relation to these issues prior to this new legislation being finalised; and if he...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Issues: Animal Welfare Issues (15 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with the views of Horse Racing Ireland and the Turf Club that current legislation is silent in relation to the issue of welfare of horses while in training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23647/12]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Issues: Animal Welfare Issues (15 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his responsibility in relation to the welfare of horses in Ireland especially those involved in the horse-racing industry and if he has any role in enforcing standards in this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23648/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Health when an operation will be carried out in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24100/12]

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." With the agreement of the House, I wish to share time with Deputies Calleary, Cowen, Browne and Dooley.

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to introduce this Bill on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party. My party colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, was due to introduce it but he is attending a public meeting in County Louth at which he is promoting a "Yes" vote in the referendum to be held on 31 May next. The Deputy will obviously be studying the transcripts of this evening's proceedings, particularly in...

Animal Identification Scheme (10 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his plans to address sheep tagging issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23270/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide the detailed information as promised during the Committee Stage debate in respect of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012 as passed by Dáil Éireann in respect of section 4, subsection 3 regarding the continuation of payment and amendment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23321/12]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when an application for a visitor's visa will be granted to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22935/12]

Community Employment Schemes (8 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to raise the impact the cutbacks in community employment schemes will have on child-care provision services, particularly for those in receipt of the one-parent family payment who are working on community employment schemes. There are 1,288 community child-care facilities, many of them heavily subsidised and many operating in very socially and economically...

Community Employment Schemes (8 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: I also wanted to point out the benefits of people participating in this scheme. Until now, they were able to get FETAC qualifications. I note the Minister of State mentioned there are indications that participation rates by lone parents declined between January and March. The change was introduced in January and it had an immediate effect, which has continued for the subsequent three months...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (3 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 28: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the ongoing communication campaign in relation to payment of the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22094/12]

Gas Exploration (2 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to receive the Environmental Protection Agency report on fracking; the reason for the delay in receiving this report; if he will reconsider his proposal not to publish a Green Paper on the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21918/12]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (1 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the fees charged by FÁS in respect of persons on the construction skills certification scheme in respect of the FETAC certificates under this scheme for each year from 2000 to 2012; the total amounts received each year by FÁS under this scheme and the payments made by FÁS to FETAC each year under this scheme in respect of this...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (1 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of FETAC certificates issued in relation to the construction skills certification scheme for each year from 2000 to 2012; the income received from FÁS or other sources in respect of these certificates during each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21824/12]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (1 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of safe pass cards issued by FÁS in each year from 2000 to 2012; the income received in respect of these safe pass cards for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21825/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of bodies and agencies under his aegis; and his proposals for review of operation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21609/12]

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (1 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that current procurement processes for publicly funded construction contracts gives adequate opportunity for small and medium enterprises to be successful in tendering for work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21610/12]

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (1 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the activities of Bord Gáis that are proposed to be sold as part of the sale of State assets; if he will indicate the preliminary work that has been carried out to date; when the advertising process will commence to appoint external consultants to assist in this issue; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 May 2012)

Seán Fleming: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the decentralisation of the Equality Authority to Roscrea, County Tipperary; if the review has been completed on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21827/12]