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Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of gun murders that took place in 2008; the number of these that have resulted in prosecutions; the number of these that have resulted in convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13155/10]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (25 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I congratulate Deputy Seán Connick on his elevation to the position of Minister of State. He will do an excellent job. This is his first challenge this evening as Minister of State.

Rural Environment Protection Scheme. (25 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: For the past three or four weeks 400 REPS 3 and REPS 4 files are awaiting approval for payment by a district superintendent in the Tralee office for the north Kerry area. The average payment is €8,000 per file. Farmers need this money urgently just to keep going. Many are involved in dairy or beef farming or both. Income from these sectors has collapsed in the past year and most farmers...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree with the key objective of the Bill, which is to support economic renewal and promote sustainable development. It also aims to bring about a closer alignment between the national spatial strategy, regional planning guidelines, and development and local area plans, in addition to introducing a requirement for an evidence based core strategy in development plans. These aims are...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Why can this not be done in Ireland? I have looked up old tourist guides to County Kerry. I have one dating from 1946, which was a time when good tourist guides to the county were produced, in which a nine-hole golf course on Inch Strand is included. While a golf course had been located there previously and one can discern on the dunes the outline of former holes, the owners are unable to...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: It was the tradition in places like Dingle. They called it the clochán.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Up to their udders.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: When did the consultants carry out that investigation?

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will appoint a district inspector in the Kerry area to approve and sign off on hundreds of REP scheme plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13354/10]

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words on this Bill. The reduction of the blood-alcohol concentration limit for drivers has considerably reduced the numbers of people killed on our roads. It is fair to say that legislation which has reduced the blood-alcohol concentration limits has been generally successful. Irrespective of the legislation in place, if people are taking the...

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: With regard to the reconfiguration of ministerial responsibilities, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív has had responsibility for community, rural and Gaeltacht affairs. Deputy Pat Carey's brief does not include rural affairs. There is genuine concern among people involved in rural affairs. I have received calls on this and I ask the Taoiseach to clarify the matter.

Written Answers — Car Scrappage Scheme: Car Scrappage Scheme (23 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the car scrappage scheme to include cases when a car is registered in one persons name and insured in another's, such as a husband and wife; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12266/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on the request by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry to have their medical card application reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12435/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12436/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (23 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will increase the numbers employed at the Garda vetting office in Thurles, County Tipperary in view of the delays in getting character clearance for individuals working with children and other vulnerable individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12440/10]

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (23 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has plans to celebrate the bicentenary of the independence of Argentina in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12208/10]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (23 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 675: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme four payment will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12242/10]

Tourism Industry: Motion (23 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I acknowledge the initiative of Deputy Mitchell in introducing this motion, which is timely. In 2009, we lost almost 1 million visitors and €1 billion in associated revenue. Every market suffered a loss, including the domestic market, which is the backbone of so many of our rural tourism enterprises. It is true there was a worldwide recession, but we certainly inflicted a lot of damage...

Written Answers — Beef Quality Assurance Scheme: Beef Quality Assurance Scheme (11 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is monitoring the operation of the quality payments system in meat factories; if an evaluation has been undertaken of the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11972/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the breakdown of the €5.292 million expenditure planned in 2010 for the National Sports Campus Development Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11828/10]