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Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he proposes to influence policy arising from the availability of digital television and the delivery of television via satellite; the way in which he proposes the industry should develop in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20012/05]

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Day after sitting day, week after sitting week, Deputy after Deputy raises issues of concern under Standing Order 31. I cannot recall when you, a Cheann Comhairle, in your wisdom allowed one of these previously, although a few were allowed during the past 30 years. When will Deputies of all parties and none have a facility to raise matters of concern that can be dealt with adequately by...

Leaders' Questions. (15 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste will be aware that the Government has now entered its ninth year. If it runs for its full term, it will have been in office for ten years. That is a decade too long, characterised by a crisis in the health services, rampant crime and the fact that Ireland has become the most expensive country in Europe. This Government has been characterised most by its consistent litany of...

Leaders' Questions. (15 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I am disappointed by the Tánaiste's response as she is usually better briefed. She states it is the Government's job to meet these challenges and that it will do so. Obviously, however, there has been a complete failure here. I do not know if the Tánaiste is aware that only 34 extra gardaí have been drafted in this year. Let me provide some examples of where the Government has fallen down...

Leaders' Questions. (15 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Currently, no operational computerisation of the system has been implemented. The ban on mobile telephones while driving was to be introduced after the announcement in August 2001 by the then Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government, Bobby Molloy. In 2005, no legislation has yet been enacted to introduce fixed penalties for driving while using a mobile...

Written Answers — Schools Funding: Schools Funding (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of funding allocated by her Department to the Educate Together group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19728/05]

Written Answers — Education Places: Education Places (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of further education places to be agreed for the 2005-2006 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19727/05]

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 247: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the legal basis for withholding a benchmarking award to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; if this is the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19523/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of funding which has been allocated to road safety initiatives for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19454/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) will receive the balance of payment of grants for 2002 and 2003. [19377/05]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 589: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the full operation of the PULSE system nationwide; the way in which this connects with other State computerised systems which track violations of road traffic legislation and motorist statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19071/05]

Written Answers — Private Security Authority: Private Security Authority (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the criteria which are employed to train professional door security personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19220/05]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 602: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the headline offences recorded and detailed for each of the districts within Donegal in 2000 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19221/05]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the car theft offences recorded and detailed for each of the districts in Donegal for 2000 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19222/05]

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: The revelations in the second report of the Morris tribunal about the handling by gardaí of the tragic and, as yet, unsolved death of Richie Barron raise serious questions. I welcome the fact that there will be a debate on the report in the House this week. The report raises serious systems issues about the operation of gardaí at senior level and the relationship between the gardaí and the...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I made the suggestion on the basis that if the recommendations of the second report of the Morris tribunal and the extent of the Garda Síochána Bill were examined by a three person committee with international experience, it could report by the end of September which would allow the Government to enact an effective, modern and acceptable Garda Bill by the end of the year. The Taoiseach...

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I wish to ask the Taoiseach two questions. The Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill went through the Seanad last December and it was supposed to be before this House last month. Given that I understand there are only three sitting weeks remaining, is it likely that Bill will arrive here before the summer recess? I note from newspaper reports the intention of the Government Whip to introduce...

Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department during April 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/05]

Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department during May 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19038/05]

Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I suppose the Taoiseach has to try to find a different form of words to deal with these questions which come up on a regular basis, no more than supplementary questions. When a case for a claim under the Freedom of Information Act is referred to the Taoiseach's Department and refused, an applicant may appeal to the Information Commissioner at a cost of €150. Where the appeal is allowed, no...