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Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 592: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures being taken to ensure that new high density apartment developments are of good quality; his views on whether such developments threaten the sustainability of traditional neighbourhood communities in the suburbs of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35347/05]

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Having regard to the substantial economic growth of recent years, the increase in population and the levels of inward migration, the provision of housing is a challenge for the Government. The Government has increased housing supply as the key response to the broad range of housing needs and demands. It has ensured that more than 500,000 housing units, an equivalent to one third of the total...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Finance the plans by the Office of Public Works to refurbish and renovate Clontarf Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34038/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission will be granted for persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5 to remain here on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34039/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 263: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if patients undergoing urostmy operations will be allowed to receive without charge drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances under the long-term illness scheme in view of the fact that for many this condition is permanent and cannot be reversed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32648/05]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 300: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for a national ambulance service; the way in which the operation of the Dublin Fire Brigade fits into these plans; if a central control room, additional ambulances, additional premises and additional staff will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32978/05]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 303: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to improve and expand physically the accident and emergency department in Beaumont Hospital; if other physical changes to the hospital in general are envisaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32989/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts being made to help the people of Pakistan and provide relief to them following the recent earthquake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32649/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 can obtain permission to remain here as an exceptional measure in view of the fact that his spouse has this facility; the procedures to be followed to apply for this permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32646/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 767: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the practice of local authorities making it a condition of planning permissions that management companies be formed to administer new private housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32975/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 768: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the EU Energy Directive for domestic and business premises which is due to come into effect in January 2006; if pamphlets will be issued in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32993/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (2 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason 10 December 1998 was selected as the cut off point for claims for refunds arising out of illegal charges collected from nursing home residents; if she will review this date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31520/05]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (2 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will mainstream the services provided through community employment schemes in centres run by the Irish Wheelchair Association; the consideration which has been given to this issue to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31521/05]

Written Answers — Public Appointments: Public Appointments (2 Nov 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures in place for the recruitment of all types of staff to the Civil Service on a temporary or permanent basis; the provisions in relation to canvassing by public representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31522/05]

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: I wish to share time with Deputy Keaveney. I welcome the Bill before us today. We in Dáil Éireann should be more aware than anyone that our society is changing and new issues and values are emerging every day. It is our job as legislators to ensure that we produce the best possible response to these changes and leave behind us a legacy of which we can all be proud. There is no need for me...

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (25 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 255: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide funding for the provision of emergency hostel accommodation for psychiatric patients; her policy regarding this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30226/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the household benefits package and free travel will be awarded to all widows and widowers over 50 years of age even in cases where the late spouse was not receiving these benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30225/05]

Written Answers — Housing Projects: Housing Projects (25 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 605: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date by the Affordable Homes Partnership; if the 1999 affordable housing scheme, Part V of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2002 scheme and the affordable housing initiative scheme will be amalgamated in order that a person only has to make one application for affordable housing to...

Written Answers — Housing Projects: Housing Projects (25 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 606: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he funds voluntary organisations or housing bodies which aim to secure accommodation for returned emigrants; if he will provide contact details of these organisations and bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30228/05]

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration Offices: Vehicle Registration Offices (18 Oct 2005)

Seán Haughey: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Finance the closing time for lunch in the Vehicle Registration Tax Office of the Revenue Commissioners at Furry Park Industrial Estate, Santry, Dublin 9; if the closing time is 12.45 p.m. to 2 p.m.; if so, the reason persons who wish to do business in this office sometimes are refused entry prior to 12.45 p.m., for example, at 12.34 p.m.; if there is a...