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Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the legislation which I called for previously on a number of occasions. There is much confusion among the student population, who are doing the leaving certificate, and their parents as to where they should go for information and apply for grants, which is critical for many. I welcome the fact that the Minister has identified the vocational education service as the body to run the...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government must seriously consider increasing investment in education. As we enter turbulent economic waters, we must not take our eyes off education. On a recent visit to Silicon Valley to promote investment in the technology park in Tralee, I noted the importance in competitive terms of maintaining funding in the education system. Total unit labour costs are €26 in Silicon Valley,...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (29 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by some medical practitioners about the side effects of a drug (details supplied) which will be used by the Irish mission to Chad especially its neuropsychiatric side effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16515/08]

Schools Building Projects. (24 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I raised this matter on 14 October 2003. At that time, St. Brendan's national school in Blennerville was closed because of rat infestation. In the course of my contribution I pointed out that the school was on the INTO list of schools in urgent need of replacement. Unfortunately, very little has happened since. The school is now about 75 years old. In September 2007, the board of...

Schools Building Projects. (24 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Those who attend the public meeting on Monday night will not like that reply.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the condition requiring the erection of a wind turbine to be more that 250 metres distance from the boundary of a forest plantation will be reviewed in order to facilitate the erection of turbines closer to plantations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15789/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be provided to carry out repair work on a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15790/08]

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: According to 2006 HSE figures, 42,792 individuals — 30% of the Kerry population — depend on community pharmacies for medicines dispensed under various community drug schemes. As has been stated, local pharmacies have dispensed not just prescriptions but expert medical advice and reassurance to their customers while building up an invaluable personal relationship with the local community...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when funding for the promised sexual assault treatment unit in Tralee, County Kerry will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15203/08]

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (22 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of the findings of the examination to evaluate how well the National Museum of Ireland manages the national collections, he will direct the director of the NMI to allow artefacts to be placed on display in local county museums, such as Kerry County Museum, that are not and may never be displayed in the National Museum;...

Written Answers — Reserve Defence Force: Reserve Defence Force (22 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Defence if members of the Reserve Defence Force will be covered under the workers' rights legislation as serving members of the RDF since 1 January 2008; if they are being taxed at source and paying the Army's rate of PRSI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15072/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of integrated Reserve Defence Force members that will deploy to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15202/08]

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the protections that will exist for Irish neutrality within the Lisbon reform treaty and the associated constitutional amendment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13869/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when written approval will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14270/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will be made on the application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for farm waste management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14518/08]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in view of the forthcoming constitutional referendum on the Lisbon reform treaty, the treaty will require that Ireland increase its military spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13866/08]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Defence the way permanent structured co-operation will function under the Lisbon reform treaty; the way its existence will affect Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13868/08]

Written Answers — European Defence Agency: European Defence Agency (17 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Defence the nature and role of the European Defence Agency when Ireland joined, in view of the forthcoming Constitutional referendum on the Lisbon Reform Treaty; the changes in Ireland's role in the agency that would result from the passage of the treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13867/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Defence if a claim for an increase on overseas allowance submitted by PDFORRA has been agreed by his Department and the representatives association under the C and A schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13519/08]

Defence Forces Expenditure. (10 Apr 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence if, in view of a statement to the Houses of the Oireachtas on 27 June 2007, he will take steps to have the Chief of Staff made the accounting officer for Defence Forces expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13507/08]