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Naval Service Vessels (2 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Have the plans to replace the three vessels been shelved? Am I correct in understanding that is the case? The Minister's predecessor told us that the plans were at an advanced stage. Will the Minister clarify this and state if these plans have been put on the back burner and that the vessels will not be replaced in the immediate future? Will he give a commitment on a timeline for their...

Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made on agreeing an employment control framework for the Defence Forces that would enable some recruiting and promotions to resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23698/10]

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: There is increasing concern among the horse racing and greyhound industry fraternity regarding on-line betting. Only last week, eight further bookmakers formed a consortium and went on-line as well. This has led to a major loss of revenue for the fund.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Taoiseach promised legislation two weeks ago. It was a headline in The Irish Field. When will the legislation be introduced to this House? We will fully support the Taoiseach but there is a certain urgency about it because we are losing revenue every day to on-line betting.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: It concerns both the greyhound and horse racing industry.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Taoiseach promised it. When is it being introduced?

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy Coveney for sharing time. I too wish to address the Endesa issue as the legislation is a cause of significant concern for that company. Endesa Ireland Limited spent some €450 million purchasing two power stations from the ESB, at Great Island and Tarbert, and hopes to make an investment of €500 million in those plants. While the Bill may not impact the company to the...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (27 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the next recruitment will take place for An Garda Síochána; if the recruits will be taken from the panel established in 2008; the number that will be called for training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22479/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to reform the one parent family payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21648/10]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision to refuse a visa in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21515/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (25 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 342: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if developers are obliged to facilitate the connection to the main gas line when it is immediately available to an estate; if the developer is obliged retrospectively as the property manager; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21455/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (20 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give details of the planned overseas development aid spending on actions to alleviate and eradicate hunger in 2010; the comparable amount spent in 2009; the way any reduction in spending on action to alleviate and eradicate hunger will be accomplished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21034/10]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the evaluation process for the provision of a new Garda station at Castleisland, County Kerry, has been completed; if so, when a contract will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20516/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 430: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when hen harrier scheme payment will be awarded in respect of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20013/10]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (18 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the EU hotline number for missing children will be made available in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20517/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (13 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when payment of statutory redundancy will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19732/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an outstanding hen harrier payment will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19753/10]

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the disturbances that took place before the Kildare Street gate on Tuesday evening, which to date have not been mentioned in the House, will the Tánaiste indicate if the Government will now review security arrangements for the House? The number of ushers attending to the House has already been reduced by seven and will be reduced by ten by the end of the year. Army numbers in...

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: May I finish?

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Chair. I saw the action taken by the Garda and by the ushers who were courageous in fairly trying circumstances. We should at least recognise that.