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Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 248: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the ESB is seeking a payment on deposit of €300 towards an ESB connection for new tenants in the new rental accommodation scheme of allocating tenancies by local authorities and that this matter is a cause of major concern for applicants in that they are...

Written Answers — Coal Imports: Coal Imports (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the guidelines set out by his Department on the import of coal to Ireland; the procedure an applicant should follow to obtain the necessary permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5730/08]

National Drugs Strategy. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the recent welcome seizures of drugs by the Garda, including the seizure of an estimated €10 million worth of cannabis in County Kildare, reflects the continuing widespread availability of and demand for illicit drugs; the steps he plans to take to reduce the demand for drugs in communities; if...

National Drugs Strategy. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed reply and I wish to be associated with the congratulations offered to the Garda in respect of the recent finds. The problem in my constituency relates to what one would call drug barons' safehouses. When they live in an area, they create a mechanism whereby drugs can be hidden while being moved in and out of or around the country. What linkage...

National Drugs Strategy. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: I agree with the Minister of State regarding policing committees, but something is missing. In the area inside the Wicklow-Kildare-Meath-Louth circumference, there are no community gardaí mixing with the communities. This is an ideal opportunity to put a mechanism in place to determine what can be done. If the Garda does not interact with the people, there will be no interaction at all....

Voluntary Work. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if analysis has been completed on the cost of volunteering in Ireland, the training of such volunteers, insurance costs, the retention factor of volunteers and the recruiting of volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5558/08]

Voluntary Work. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: The Ceann Comhairle refused to allow a question I put on reports the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs commissioned. I cannot see why the Minister and the committee do not interact on such reports.

Voluntary Work. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: I was disappointed because many of my questions are based on drugs and the reports from the committee are relevant. If the Government does not act on these reports one must wonder about the value of the committee. I raised this matter with regard to volunteers on the basis of a committee report. All of the major groups including Alone, Aware, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Glencree, Feis...

Voluntary Work. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: The Irish Rugby Football Union claims there will be a missed generation of voluntary administrators. It lists various factors including longer working hours, fewer public holidays than in Europe, increased commuting times and more expensive housing and education. The largest factor is the litigation problem facing many volunteers. Does the Minister of State agree these are problems for...

Grant Payments. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Will the Minister agree there is as much an onus on him and the relevant agencies to give assistance to Irish language-users outside the Gaeltacht areas? In south Kildare alone there are four gaelscoileanna. Many parents sending their children to these schools need assistance in using the Irish language. Many of them inform me they feel isolated in this regard and are solely dependent on...

Community Allotment Schemes. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: This is one that got through the net because I received word from the Ceann Comhairle that it had been refused, so it is great to see it on the clár. I greatly appreciate the Minister's reply, especially with regard to RAPID areas because this question relates to a group within a RAPID area. A local support group is seeking to develop a site as a garden for the children of the members who...

Community Allotment Schemes. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: I will follow it up.

Community Allotment Schemes. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: I understand that.

Community Allotment Schemes. (14 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: I will get more information. I am delighted this question got through the net.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position of an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5499/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to an application for a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5626/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (13 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 407: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any local authority has sought funding for the provision of initiating community garden allotment schemes within their authority; his views on such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5400/08]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: I did not speak on the previous Social Welfare Bill but when we speak in the House, we rarely give credit to those who help us in our work. Through the Minister, I thank all of the officials of the Department of Social and Family Affairs, especially those who deal with parliamentary questions and Deputies' inquiries because they make our lives easier. They are always helpful and available...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: I wish to share time with Deputies Perry and Sherlock.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Feb 2008)

Jack Wall: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has received all of their entitlements in relation to tax rebates; if their tax credits and standard rate of tax cut off point are correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4603/08]