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Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 412: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reform the system of voter registration; if a system linked to PPS numbers is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9479/11]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 413: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce an Electoral Commission to take over the responsibility of managing the register of electors from individual local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9480/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 416: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funds allocated to Wicklow County Council in each of the years from 2002 to 2011; if he will provide a breakdown of the intended purpose of such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9547/11]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Service: Garda Vetting Service (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amend the Garda vetting system to allow Garda clearance to be transferred, once granted, from one organisation to another or one job to another within a reasonable timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9178/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he finds it acceptable that a Garda station (details supplied) in County Wicklow is not accessible for wheelchair users; if he will rectify this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9217/11]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in the Wicklow division; the way these figures compare to those for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; if he will provide a breakdown of garda numbers by Garda station in this division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9218/11]

Written Answers — Sunbeds Regulation: Sunbeds Regulation (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his views on banning the use of sunbeds for children under 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9429/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 643: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason no funding was allocated by his immediate predecessor to former town commission areas under the footpath restoration programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9548/11]

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: I wish to share time with Deputies O'Donovan and Doherty.

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: I take this opportunity to congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, on her appointment. I have not had an opportunity to do so to date. I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important debate on proposals to tackle suicide levels within our society. I take great encouragement from the scheduling of this debate which shows the intention of those on all sides of this...

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Simon Harris: In the programme for Government there is a welcome commitment to publishing a realistic implementation plan for the national disability strategy. The programme also mentions the importance of having whole Government involvement and widespread consultation. With this in mind, will the Taoiseach consider providing time in the House for a debate on the national disability strategy in order...

Written Answers — School Enrolment: School Enrolment (20 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria for primary schools accepting pupils; if he is required to provide a place for pupils once they have reached a certain age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8691/11]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (19 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures and protocols in place to assist struggling mortgage holders to avoid home repossession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8288/11]

Social Inclusion (14 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: The Minister rightly said getting people back to work was the best way to tackle poverty. Will she discuss with her Government colleagues the problems being experienced by my constituents and many others in coming off the dole to engage in short periods of work and who then experience inordinate delays in receiving social welfare payments when they have to go back on the dole? This is a...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (12 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the 26 week rule whereby teachers with experience on temporary contracts who subsequently emigrate for work are considered new entrants on their return to Ireland with consequent implications for their pay and pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7298/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timetable for the construction of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow and for details regarding the funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7299/11]

Written Answers — Sudden Cardiac Death: Sudden Cardiac Death (12 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the implementation of the report Reducing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD), a steering group report on the implementation of the SCD task force recommendations of 2006, and for a timeframe for such implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7306/11]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (6 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work he is doing to ensure that mental health promotion is a core part of the curriculum and that all students learn about the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6957/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of funding which has been provided to the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, in each of the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; if he will provide details on the interaction and structures in place between him and the NCSE in terms of the delivery of special needs education in Ireland; if the NCSE has been...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Apr 2011)

Simon Harris: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be sanctioned for a permanent building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6960/11]