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National Drugs Strategy. (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: What will the Minister do about the Ministers or Departments which are withdrawing their commitment to the strategy? His Department co-ordinates the strategy. I refer specifically to the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy O'Keeffe. Can the Minister knock heads together and get all the Ministers together who were part of the strategy when the Taoiseach launched it some weeks ago? I...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance if mutual building societies or other mutual organisations were not set up and approved for the purpose of granting home loans and mortgages only; if they always had the authority to engage in speculative commercial development transactions; if such authority was always used; if their activities have expanded in recent decades; and his views on...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he proposes to change the system in relation to repossession or surrender of property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45053/09]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance, in view of the outstanding mortgages for principal private residence, the amount of mortgages granted, the amount still due, the amount topped up since the mortgage was granted; if similar figures are available for all outstanding mortgages granted more than 11 years ago; the cost each percentage write-down of all existing mortgages under ten...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the process of applying to be registered blind; the support available to registered blind pensioners; the advice that will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [45041/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; when they will receive a wheelchair; if other supports they were assessed for that is bathrooms seats, handrails and so on will be supplied. [45043/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will arrange to provide services in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [45049/09]

Written Answers — Legal Documents: Legal Documents (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding wills and probate in the case where a separated person entered into a house purchase with a new partner who subsequently died and left share to the children of their first marriage and co-operation is lacking; if a person can register an objection to probate being granted in a case; and if the...

Written Answers — Property Repossessions: Property Repossessions (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which he proposes to change the system in relation to repossession or surrender of property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45054/09]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the statistics for each of the past five years for which figures are available regarding drivers breathalysed; the numbers tested; the number over the limit; the number of cases processed to court stage; the number of cases where drivers were suspended or disqualified; the number of cases not pursued through court; the...

Written Answers — International Education Sector: International Education Sector (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairsk, in view of the business of attracting and catering for foreign students coming here for higher educational university courses in either the public or private system, the number of embassies abroad that have a designated staff member from the Department of Education and Science or an agency under his remit for such purposes; if same will...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the location of Gaeltacht areas; the criteria for establishing same; when the last Gaeltacht area was established; if same could be established in an urban area; if such applications have been submitted and processed in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45046/09]

Written Answers — Private Colleges: Private Colleges (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the private education colleges, universities and institutes operating here; if they are under the control of his Department or agencies under the aegis of his Department; if they are licensed and approved; if diploma and degrees are certified and by whom; the agency or section of his Department which operates...

Written Answers — International Students: International Students (2 Dec 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, in view of the business of attracting and catering for foreign students who come here for higher education or university courses in either the public or private system, the number of embassies abroad that have a designated staff member from his Department or an agency under his remit for such purposes; if same will be listed or the...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2009)

Noel Ahern: Having listened to the Minister of State's speech, it is interesting to consider the history of adoptions. The first legislation in this area dates from 1952. Beforehand, adoptions were carried out on an informal basis. In the past, we sent some children abroad to be adopted in other countries. In recent years, there is no doubt the adoption of children from abroad has become the norm...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (19 Nov 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the confiscation of vehicles for tax and insurance purposes; the number of vehicles confiscated or taken by the gardaí for the full year in which the most recent figures are available; if confiscation will be conducted for tax disc or insurance purposes; if it is mandatory or at the discretion of...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 127: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the entitlement of self-employed tradesmen to get onto FÁS courses; if their eligibility to same will be clarified; if they must be signing on or be in receipt of social welfare; the conditions that need to be met; if this situation will be explained, particularly for those whose...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding a construction worker laid off after several years of employment by a company (details supplied) and has been replaced by subcontractors; if same is in order; and if the process for the worker to pursue issues will be outlined. [41545/09]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the charges being raised against consumers and business; if she will report on the slow progress being made in the reduction of retail grocery and supermarket prices, which allowing for VAT and currency factors are still high compared with Northern Ireland. [41549/09]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Ahern: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on statistics on price increases in insurance rates; and the action he proposes to take to control same which seem difficult to understand or appreciate in these deflationary times. [41549/09]