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Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (18 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a review is to be undertaken in respect of the licensing laws governing off-licences; if the proposal to segregate such premises from the general premises is to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40750/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been refused supplementary welfare allowance in view of the fact that the person has been placed on lay off; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40860/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (18 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has not received a school bus pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40763/08]

Rural Transport. (18 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: When the Minister first proposed this initiative, I thought it was the maddest idea ever. I am delighted to find I was wrong. Are all the schemes in the west of Ireland or do some operate in Leinster? As for further development of the scheme and, as Deputy Ring has suggested, its roll-out, what mechanism can be used in this regard? Will the new Leader groups be able to do this?...

Substance Misuse. (18 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the recent finding of the study undertaken on behalf of the National Advisory Committee on Drugs which found that one in 20 adults and one in ten young people had taken cocaine; his views on whether these findings reflect the continued widespread availability of this drug; the steps...

Substance Misuse. (18 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: The two key words associated with drug use are "supply" and "demand". As regards the former, the Garda, Army and Naval Service are to be complimented on their detection successes which have put drug barons under pressure. However, the Government's failure to decrease the level of demand for drugs is unacceptable and requires urgent action. I recall Deputies lauding the efforts of the Irish...

Substance Misuse. (18 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Is the Minister of State not worried by the statement that the most prevalent access to the drug is through family members? If he says that health considerations are the most common reason for people giving up cocaine usage, is it not amazing that the most prevalent way of it moving on is through family members? Some 25% of people now know — as compared to 2003 when only 14% knew — of...

National Drugs Strategy. (18 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Has the Minister of State any information on the effects of crystal meths? Has it any side effects if used in a mixture or with other substances, such as those we see with cocaine and alcohol, which produces cocaethylene which can cause heart failure? What is the history in that regard? Are the dangers of crystal meths in the general arena? Geographically, is it in the main cities in...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (13 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on recent figures showing that in the past five years just 54.5% of persons charged with drink driving offences have actually been convicted in the courts; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is well below the rate in most other countries; if he will review procedures for dealing with such...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (13 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his intentions in respect of the Denham report regarding a court of appeal; if he plans to legislate in this connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40198/08]

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (13 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grants that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can apply for through her Department or the State agencies under her remit ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40494/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance his views in relation to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; his plans to address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40441/08]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (13 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the associations a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can contact to resolve their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40470/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will introduce legislation to ensure the mandatory testing of all drivers involved in serious road collisions; the reason there has been a delay in introducing this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39849/08]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Transport the funding allocated to the rural transport initiative in each of the past three years; his plans to expand the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33505/08]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on a submission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40248/08]

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Please, Deputy Kehoe.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Please, Deputies.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Please, Deputy McEntee. Everyone listened to you.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Is that agreed? Agreed.