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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the proposed extension to the Garda station in Carndonagh, County Donegal will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2923/05]

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (2 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the instances in which persons were apprehended passing drugs to other persons in prison in 2002, 2003 and 2004. [3119/05]

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka, in view of the recent devastating tsunami; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2619/05]

Humanitarian Relief. (2 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the humanitarian situation in Indonesia, in view of the recent devastating tsunami; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2648/05]

Official Engagements. (2 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Hear, hear.

Official Engagements. (2 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Can I ask the Taoiseach a question in regard to our China policy and Taiwan? Has there been a subtle hardening of our position in support of mainland China? I accept there has never been official recognition of Taiwan. However, unofficially and informally, we have supported its right to a peaceful existence and we have also opposed aggressive acts on the part of mainland China. I am worried...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Give back the money.

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (1 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the exposure of the economy to reversals in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined the take up of tax relief for pension contributions across different income categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2583/05]

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (27 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she is taking to reopen live export markets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1798/05]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (27 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she intends to take following the recent case of imported animal feed contaminated with traces of bone to ensure that such an incident is not repeated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1797/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she proposes steps through the national treatment purchase fund or otherwise to improve the position of those who need to be assessed by medical consultants, but are unable to obtain appointments for same within the foreseeable future. [2320/05]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (27 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason for the reduction in funding for panic buttons (details supplied) under the scheme of community support for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2326/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a special needs assistant for a person in County Cork (details supplied) who will be starting national school in September 2005. [2319/05]

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: From the Seanad. (27 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I support the approach that will allow the work of the CAB, of which I am a strong supporter, to proceed more smoothly. I admire the efforts of the bureau over the years. In principle, therefore, I am in favour of the provision on the admissibility of documents. I also support the principle of the introduction of a corrupt enrichment order. The Minister of State has made a reasonable case for...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: From the Seanad. (27 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: He treats the House as a rubber stamp. That is the problem.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (26 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Defence the role and function of the FCA; the numbers involved; the percentage of the force who are active as opposed to nominal members; and his plans for the development of the force. [1222/05]

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (26 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the practical measures which have been identified as being necessary to tackle the waiting lists for inter-country adoptions, in view of the appalling delays for assessment of those who want to adopt children. [2198/05]

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (26 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 231: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the number of persons in the country who are awaiting assessment for adoption; the approximate number involved; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that it can take more than three years for assessments to take place; and the practical measures being taken to tackle these...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (26 Jan 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 325: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to the proposed extension and enlargement from 23 to 45 beds at Dunmanway community hospital, which was sanctioned in 1996; the progress which has been made in the meantime; and when the work will commence. [2067/05]