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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (12 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made on the decentralisation of sections of his Department to Tipperary Town in the past twelve months; and when the decentralisation of sections of his Department to South Tipperary will be completed. [42361/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (12 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 211: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will issue on a visa application submitted by a person (details supplied) who wishes to pursue a course in ATC language and travel which commences on 7 January 2007. [42795/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the issue of additional funding to secure the future of the Osteoporosis Society of Ireland, in view of the fact that there is a lot of concern among people who are affected by this condition. [42417/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding her Department provides to cancer hospices in South Tipperary on an individual basis annually; and if she supports the hospice movement. [42887/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Direct Investment: Foreign Direct Investment (12 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the efforts made in 2006 to attract investment into South Tipperary; and the action taken in relation to finding a tenant for a factory (details supplied) in Tipperary Town. [42357/06]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (12 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when she will revert to the EU Parliament Committee on Petitions in relation to problems with the early retirement scheme; and when affected farmers will be informed of her Department's strategy going forward in this area. [42283/06]

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (12 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if there are further developments in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to their entitlements under the single farm payment scheme national reserve. [42337/06]

Sports Funding. (7 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the provision of a sports grant from the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism in respect of the village of Golden, County Tipperary, where I reside. I was reluctant to raise this matter by way of the Adjournment. I will, however, outline the background to it for the Minister of State. I wish to express my disappointment with...

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Well done.

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: We did not. Let Deputy Rabbitte tell us.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport when the negotiations regarding the State's purchase of the West Link toll bridge will be completed; if it is intended that the sector of road between the N3 and N4 will also be purchased by the State; if this will form a separate contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41778/06]

Written Answers — Infrastructure Projects: Infrastructure Projects (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport the impact of the Critical Infrastructure Act 2006 on the development of projects contained in Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41777/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary under the single farm payment scheme. [41988/06]

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: Not before time.

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: What about people on a €200,000 mortgage?

Road Safety. (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: In light of widespread concern about young drivers, accidents late at night and the possibility of drug use, is it possible to test for drugs?

Road Network. (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: I have a few roads that need upgrading.

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: It is time to stop ignoring the perils which communities, especially those in rural Ireland, face. The Government is punch drunk on the amount of money coming to the Exchequer, but it must focus on the future and ask what will be its legacy to rural Ireland. It seems the legacy of the Government will be the closure of Garda stations, overcrowded schools, the closure of local shops, thanks...

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I commend Deputy Durkan for putting down this motion and bringing before the House an extremely important matter. Local post offices are a vital component of the fabric of communities in rural Ireland. Traditionally, the local Garda station, the corner shop, the parish church, the primary school and in bigger towns the secondary...

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Hayes: The post office is facing an uncertain future. A local post office is important for all people. Above all, it is crucial for the elderly. The post office is important for human interaction for elderly people who are often isolated and lonely. Proprietors of post offices, like proprietors of corner shops, played and, luckily in some places, continue to play an important role in keeping an...