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Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to the economic partnership agreements being negotiated between the EU and the 77 ACP countries, his views on whether the EU should be prepared to provide an alternative to EPAs to any ACP country on request and that such an alternative should provide market access no worse than that already enjoyed under the Cotonou preferences....

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to the economic partnership agreements being negotiated between the EU and the 77 ACP countries, his views on whether the EU should offer all ACP countries a period of 20 years or more for market opening on an unconditional basis. [15793/05]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to the economic partnership agreements being negotiated between the EU and the 77 ACP countries, his views on whether the EU should not force trade liberalisation on developing countries either through trade negotiations or aid conditionality. [15794/05]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to the economic partnership agreements being negotiated between the EU and the 77 ACP countries, his views on whether each ACP regional group should be allowed make its own decisions on the timing, pace and sequencing in line with individual countries' national development plans and poverty reduction strategy. [15795/05]

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the OPW will publish the report commissioned by it on storm damage to the National Aquatic Centre; if the findings of the report will be implemented; and the estimated cost. [15789/05]

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the report of the inquiry commissioned in respect of the National Aquatic Centre and the damage caused by storms to the roof of the complex and other areas of the facility will be published; the cost of the report; and if all of its findings and recommendations will be implemented. [15775/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she proposes to take in respect of renovation required at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if her attention has been drawn to the extreme pressures on staff and pupils caused by lack of space and severe overcrowding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15780/05]

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: In light of the Tánaiste's——

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: I hope the Tánaiste will persuade doctors to wash their hands regularly, as this is where most of the illness is coming from.

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: In light of the Tánaiste's commitment to public service reform, will there be further reform legislation given the disclosure of facts concerning a file being sent to a Minister's office and no trace of it existing?

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: It will cost taxpayers €1 billion. As this is a key issue of public service reform, surely the Tánaiste has something to say.

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Joan Burton: I presume an inquiry will take place.

Written Answers — Clinical Indemnity Scheme: Clinical Indemnity Scheme (11 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in regard to negotiations with hospital consultants regarding the indemnity scheme; if the Government is planning legal action against the Medical Defence Union in regard to historic liabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15310/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (11 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, arising from the Travers report, progress has been made with regard to determining the whereabouts of the file prepared by the Secretary General for submission to the Attorney General, but which was never received in the Attorney General's office, in regard to the illegal charging of long stay patients; and if she will...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department was in any way involved in the issue of permits for exemption from PRSI to GAMA workers from Turkey; if his Department corresponded on the matter with the Department of Social and Family Affairs; and if the work permits issued by his Department to GAMA's Turkish workers were subject to any inquiry or...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the conditions which apply in respect of foreign workers granted a work permit here; if such workers are required to reside here and work for an Irish employer, agency or company registered here with a contract of employment in Ireland; and the information which is given in respect of such workers to the Department of...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (11 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will make a statement on the award of funds by his Department for a proposed play area at Ladyswell, Drumheath, Dublin 15; the amount which was awarded; when it was awarded; if the amount was conditioned to be spent by a certain date; the programme heading under which the money was disbursed; if his attention...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (11 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of classes at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20 which have 30 children or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15611/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (11 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of classes at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 which have 30 children or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15612/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (11 May 2005)

Joan Burton: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of classes at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 which have 30 children or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15613/05]