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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 591: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to include children who suffer from the learning disability dyslexia and have scored third percentile in their assessment to qualify for resource assistance; if an assessment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34253/06]

Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The PPP has not come in yet.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects that gas supply from the Corrib gas field will be available to consumers here in view of Ireland's high dependency on energy imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33556/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will confirm the adequacy of legislation in the area of deregulation to ensure continuity and security of supply in the energy sector with particular reference to the integrity of the Eirgrid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33557/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (19 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for a visa for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33633/06]

Health Services. (19 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I wish to raise precisely the same issue as my colleague, Deputy Rabbitte. Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter in the Seanad, with particular reference to the method used to select the tertiary hospital. That certainly needs explaining because, in terms of accessibility alone, it is difficult to think of anywhere less accessible than the Mater Hospital. My concern is over the decision...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (18 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance the schedule of presentation of programmes under the national development plan. [33169/06]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected rise in income tax receipts in 2007 as a result of termination of SSIAs; and if these moneys are being allocated to particular purposes. [33170/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance the plans he has to make the necessary legislative changes to Section 469 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 in order that tax refunds for workshop tuition for children (details supplied) are a formal entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33352/06]

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and all the Members who contributed to the debate on this Fine Gael road traffic Bill. The contributions made were cogent, thoughtful and reflected the seriousness of the sense of responsibility everybody has in respect of road traffic. I ask the Minister even at this late stage to consider allowing this Fine Gael Private Members' Bill to go...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill will attempt to deal with some of the gaps left in recent road safety legislation. During the course of other legislation going through the House, we have tried to include some of the measures contained in this Bill by way of amendment but have failed. I hope will the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, will see the Bill in the...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister is wasting my time.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: Within weeks of passing the last road safety Bill, we were back correcting flaws and oversights. The Government has an obligation to ensure legislation is robust and that the agents of Government implementing its administration are equipped with the resources and means to do the job. This applies to the Garda, the Judiciary, the new Road Safety Authority and the local authorities. Clear...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: We must be far more forensic in our analysis of what is going on so public policy can counter the difficulties that exist. We are regularly informed it is not only speed and alcohol that lead to accidents but also driver fatigue, driver distraction as a consequence of mobile telephone usage, poor road surfaces, inadequate public lighting and so on. The reality is we do not know enough about...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: I accept that is often the case.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: A recent survey by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety showed that 70% of drivers stopped by the Garda because of erratic driving had taken drugs, prescription drugs in many cases. A public awareness campaign in conjunction with the medical profession to inform people about the impact of such drugs on driving behaviour is essential. Section 5 amends the provision which allows for an...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister must make sure they do it.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: When will it be commenced?

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: It does not.

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Olivia Mitchell: That position is catered for in the legislation.