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

Jack Wall: Deputy Shatter, without interruption.

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

Jack Wall: I wish to share time with Deputy Shortall. The frightening aspect of this decision by the Minister for Health and Children highlighted in all the letters and e-mails I have received is the mention of the words "save lives". Every newspaper has mentioned "save lives" and has printed headlines such as "A Small Price to Pay to Save Lives", "A Drop in the Ocean to Save Lives", "Budget Cuts that...

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

Jack Wall: Allow the Deputy to speak without interruption.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: I wish to share time with Deputies Upton and Morgan. I thank the Minister for dealing with a matter regarding the social welfare office in Newbridge. The office was dealing with a backlog of eight weeks. I raised the matter in the budget debate and I have since been informed by the Minister that three additional staff positions have been allocated and five more will be approved for October....

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Have five minutes expired?

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: I am asking the Minister to consider phasing in this increase to facilitate these people. The guidelines state it is important that authorities should ensure that rent increases do not absorb an excessive amount of income of tenants on low incomes dependent on social welfare payments and in particular old age pensioners. As a general guideline it is considered that no more than a 15%...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (11 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the changes she will make to the qualifying criteria for private mortgage interest supplement. [39513/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for her decision not to increase the maximum rents allowed under rent supplement following the recent review. [39511/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39219/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has had their doctor's only medical card removed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39220/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (11 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in relation to appointments (details supplied); if the appointments have been made; if not, when this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39197/08]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (11 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason a semi-State body (details supplied) is not covered under the Freedom of Information Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39233/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (11 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views regarding correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the action that he proposes in relation to resolving the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39196/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends for prospective carbon tax to be revenue neutral as set out in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38826/08]

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (6 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare cannot obtain registrations for antique vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38989/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is not being granted a mortgage allowance payment in view of their income details; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38981/08]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (6 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views in relation to submissions of concern in relation to education (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39057/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (5 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the deteriorating situation of human rights in Colombia; if he has voiced his concerns to Colombian representatives here. [38389/08]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the recently signed economic partnership agreement between the EU and 13 Caribbean nations took account of the concerns of many non-governmental organisations, including Irish NGOs, on aid, trade and the right to a form of development that would take account of differing indigenous, economic, social and cultural circumstances. [38390/08]

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (5 Nov 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 174: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the breakdown of numbers in respect of the recent trade mission to China (details supplied). [38613/08]