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Schools Building Projects. (26 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: I agree with that.

Schools Building Projects. (26 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: There is no issue. As to the catchment area——

Schools Building Projects. (26 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: The Minister is responsible for overall policy.

Irish Language. (26 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a full assessment of the teaching of Irish in primary and secondary schools will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13328/05]

Irish Language. (26 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Does the Minister agree that societal attitudes can be coloured by the school experience of students in many cases? Does the Minister accept that Irish is not being taught in a relevant and applied way, particularly at second level, and that it does not reflect the modern needs of the language? Is the Minister aware of the situation of students learning off reams of passages for oral...

Task Force on the Physical Sciences. (26 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: In the last question, we discussed the overlap and the number of groups dealing with the third level grants. However, the situation is the same with the implementation of the science report. There seem to be a large number of groups trying to drive it forward, which they are failing to do. Does the Minister accept that it is the high quality of human skills, and their availability, which will...

Task Force on the Physical Sciences. (26 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: I suggested a co-ordinating body. The other bodies have different roles.

Task Force on the Physical Sciences. (26 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Does the Minister have plans under the building programme to ensure good quality science laboratories in schools? I know a small amount of money was given to schools to implement the junior certificate science syllabus. Given the condition of some laboratories, it is a drop in the ocean. Will the Minister consider that under the building programme as a side issue rather than wait for a school...

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The Minister said it will greatly assist the commission in completing a comprehensive inquiry into child abuse within a sensible time frame and at an affordable cost. While I agree with the Minister's sentiments, it should be clarified that while justice should be delivered in the most timely and effective manner, the priority must be that it...

Written Answers — Labour Force Development: Labour Force Development (20 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the response in policy terms of his Department to the increase in female labour force participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12068/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress which has been made on the long-term initiative for rent supplement tenants as announced on 4 July 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11916/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who have been availing of the rent supplement for 18 months or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11917/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (19 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Defence the way in which the Naval Service defines the term "long-term attachment"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11799/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 139: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the abolition of Dúchas and the adoption of its duties by his Department have been a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11029/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (13 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person who was not in receipt of an old age contributory or non-contributory pension is entitled to subvention or to a place in a Health Service Executive nursing home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11423/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (13 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason a driving test route for articulated vehicles in Tullamore has been suspended; when this route will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11411/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (12 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 232: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Child Care Act 1991 will be used to protect children against institutional neglect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10420/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to increase the months in which the free fuel allowance is given out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9941/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Apr 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 853: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when her Department will report on the examination of the sites of two schools (details supplied) in County Laois; when a decision will be made on whether a new school will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10202/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (24 Mar 2005)

Olwyn Enright: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport when a decision on a second terminal for Dublin Airport will be taken; his views on the idea of this terminal being built and operated by the Dublin Airport Authority; his further views on the proposed development of the pier D project by the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9708/05]