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Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I will happily withdraw amendment No. 3 in light of amendment No. 4 tabled by the Minister of State. On Committee Stage, I made the point that it is important to have timeframes to ensure this legislation is implemented without any unnecessary delay. I welcome the amendment tabled.

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I move amendment No. 5: In page 9, line 1, to delete "Director" and substitute "President". While the Minister tabled an amendment on Committee Stage to the effect that discussion with the Minister will be allowed to decide on a title, such a provision might be too flexible. The Minister will have discretion, but I would not like a system to develop whereby people could have any title they...

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I do not know whether the Minister of State fully understood my point. I welcome flexibility, but there should not be too much of it within the system, that is, Carlow IT with a dean, Tralee IT with a provost and another institute with something else. Such would not be a good idea. While a change of title is subject to ministerial approval and, therefore, may be unlikely to happen, it would...

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I move amendment No. 8: In page 9, line 48, after "by" to insert "persons who have disabilities,". I welcome that the Minister of State will table an amendment broadly similar to mine. Last year, a head of an institute published a report on participation in services for students with disabilities in institutes of technology. The study was conducted in 14 of the 15 institutes between 2004 and...

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I will withdraw my amendment in light of the Minister of State's amendment.

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: I welcome that these amendments have been tabled. It is important there are definite timescales in the legislation.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the merits of a proposal to remove VAT from business tourism costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24892/06]

Written Answers — Private Sector Debt: Private Sector Debt (28 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on changes in public policy in the context of rising interest rates and the pressures that this will cause a household's finances. [24919/06]

Written Answers — Animal Remedies Regulations: Animal Remedies Regulations (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the status of the animal remedies regulations; the discussions to date with the EU on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23626/06]

Written Answers — Animal Health Policy: Animal Health Policy (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she intends to take to develop an all Ireland animal health regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23624/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will be in a position to respond to correspondence submitted on 22 March 2006 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24684/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of first responder schemes in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24799/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of first responder schemes in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24800/06]

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when an appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be made under the national reserve element of the single farm payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24675/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of domestic violence which were reported to the Gardaí in County Laois each year for the past five years; the number of these cases that were brought to prosecution; the number of prosecutions which were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24686/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of domestic violence which were reported to the Gardaí in County Offaly each year for the past five years; the number of these cases that were brought to prosecution; the number of prosecutions which were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24687/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 526: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the educational services available for children with autism in Portmarnock, Malahide, Skerries, Balbriggan, Swords, Donabate, Rush and Lusk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24678/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the educational services being provided for children with autism in Portmarnock, Malahide, Skerries, Balbriggan, Swords, Donabate, Rush and Lusk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24679/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the third level grant conditions attaching to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; if such a person is entitled to the free fees initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24676/06]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (27 Jun 2006)

Olwyn Enright: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff employed by the National Educational Welfare Board; the number employed in each county and the area which they cover; the number employed in administration only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24710/06]