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Business Regulation. (19 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for his forbearance. We on this side of the House wish to obtain as much information as possible. However, the Chair's interpretation is the correct one. The Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed a study on the situation of small businesses in towns in the Dublin commuter belt. That report, including 12 recommendations, will be...

Leaders' Questions (19 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Food Sector: Food Sector (19 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will introduce legislative measures, such as fair trade legislation, in order to protect the many thousands of workers involved in the food industry here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19815/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Direct Investment: Foreign Direct Investment (19 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an assessment has been carried out of the implications for investment here of the proposed changes in US tax law recently announced by President Obama; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19816/09]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (19 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has examined a submission from a centre (details supplied); her views on the various points made therein, including consideration of alternatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20141/09]

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (14 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, line 13, to delete "inserted" and substitute "as substituted". These are basically drafting amendments. I know the Minister of State, if given some leeway, would be eager to accept them in some form. Our job is to tighten up the Bill, which is an important one, providing for the transfer of shares held by Shannon Free Airport Development Company to...

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (14 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: I anticipated that nuanced reply of the Minister of State. I am sure he is extremely happy in that regard. I accept the point made and understand the thrust of it. In that context, I am willing to bow the knee to the superior draftspersons involved as I understand what they are doing. I thought my amendment would reinforce the Bill but, in any event, I will withdraw all amendments and...

Written Answers — Further Education: Further Education (14 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will lift the cap on the number of places available in further education colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19255/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (14 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he expects the completion of the Student Support Bill 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19254/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 129: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislative provisions apply to a person who wishes to erect advertising signs on movable platforms on a person's own land; if they are so permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19563/09]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (13 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is legally possible for the national asset management agency to engage in its initial valuation work before the relevant legislation is enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18953/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in the wake of 7 April 2009 budget changes to mortgage interest relief, persons who have a mortgage for less than seven years are entitled to interest relief if they had received mortgage interest relief previously in relation to a different property in which the combined duration of their receipt of the relief exceeds seven years; and if he...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (12 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status regarding the bilateral agreement relating to inter-country adoption between Ireland and Russia; if a copy of the agreement will be provided to parents in order that all parties are fully aware of their rights and duties under this agreement; the nature and legal status of the agreement between the Health Service Executive,...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will take steps to have a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath admitted to Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, for an urgent procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18426/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (12 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Health and Children how, following the expiration of the current bilateral international adoption agreement between Ireland and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, negotiations on a new agreement are progressing; when such new agreement will be in place; if arrangements have been put in place for an interim agreement; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (12 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 363: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application by Westmeath County Council for funding in respect of a community and voluntary housing project at Springfield, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the reason this project, which is urgently needed, and in which a lot of preparatory work was carried out has not been sanctioned...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (7 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will take steps to ensure that a school (details supplied) in County Longford is approved for the summer works scheme; if he will notify the school of the grant aid available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18347/09]

Army Barracks. (6 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, on his new position. I thank the Acting Chairman on behalf of the people of Mullingar and its hinterlands, including in particular the serving and former military personnel of Columb barracks and their extended families for allowing me to raise this important issue. I ask the Minister for Defence to give a clear, concise and unequivocal...

Army Barracks. (6 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: There is no smoke without fire.

Written Answers — Retail Sector Developments: Retail Sector Developments (6 May 2009)

Willie Penrose: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the media reports that a company (details supplied) intends to start replacing products sourced here with products sourced in the United Kingdom; if in this context, she has conducted an evaluation of the impact of same on the consumer foods industry here in terms of lost...