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Veterinary Service. (1 Jul 2008)

Willie Penrose: One often wonders whether members of the Competition Authority live in the real world. Many isolated rural communities are fortunate if one veterinarian decides to locate in the area. While it is fine to speak about improving the veterinary service, does the Department really believe some of the theoretical propositions made by the Competition Authority have any application in rural areas?...

Fishing Industry Development. (1 Jul 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in the course of discussions with EU fisheries Ministers in Luxembourg last week with regard to the Irish fishing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25542/08]

Fishing Industry Development. (1 Jul 2008)

Willie Penrose: I thank the Minister for a comprehensive reply. This pertains to the seafood industry which is worth up to €800 million and which certainly has been suffering significant and devastating consequences. In particular, I refer to the impact on the approximately 12,000 people employed in coastal communities. It surely behoves Ireland to make an all-out effort to deliver a profitable and...

Fishing Industry Development. (1 Jul 2008)

Willie Penrose: I want to ask two brief questions. The Minister mentioned the Common Fisheries Policy. What efforts are being made to level the playing field from the perspective of control and enforcement across all member states to ensure that penalties imposed are harmonised and that Irish fishermen are not discriminated against? Has any progress been made in investigating the discriminatory ban on...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (26 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position of the national drugs strategy; the number of persons who attended each area meeting; the number of individuals or organisations that made submissions to the review group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24964/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (26 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of RAPID areas within his Department's remit; the plans he has to extend such areas or create new areas; the number of dedicated staff within his Department that deal with such areas; the number of reviews of progress made in such areas; the changes in policy as a result of such reviews; and if he will...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will commission qualitative research of clients of her Department to establish the issues they face, in particular to ascertain their views on the quality of their accommodation or if their landlords require additional top-ups from the tenant as well as their rent supplement contributions. [24800/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the substantial extra costs incurred by families with dependent teenagers; and the extent to which costs associated with teenagers are factored into the setting of social welfare rates. [24769/08]

Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (24 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he remains committed to the target of €100 million funding for the Arts Council as set out in the Partnership for the Arts 2006 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24569/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (24 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin, who is entitled to a repayment under the terms of the health repayment scheme, has not been granted same to date; if she will take steps to have this matter finalised without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24560/08]

Written Answers — Educational Services for Refugees: Educational Services for Refugees (24 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department is closing down schools (details supplied) which have provided language and training skills and are an internationally recognised centre of excellence and integration; the further reason same were closed without consultation with staff and no provision has been made to replace the schools; and if he will...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason an application for refugee status by a person (details supplied) is taking so long in view of the fact that it was first applied for in November 2000; if he will take steps to have same expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24839/08]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (19 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 31: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the nature of the agreement made at the Council of Ministers meeting on 9 June 2008 regarding the Temporary Agency Workers Directive; the way it is planned to implement the Directive here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23921/08]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (19 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 34: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the matters discussed at her meeting with the National Consumer Agency on 23 May 2008; if decisions were made at the meeting; if she plans new initiatives arising from the rapid increase in prices on a range of items, particularly food products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23920/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (19 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on extending the period of time, which persons in receipt of disability allowance can work, from 14 hours to 18 hours, in order to help them as part of the rehabilitation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24246/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 204: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made regarding an application by Westmeath County Council for finance to enable a remedial works scheme to proceed at an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will take steps to have this application processed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Question 205: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the application under the remedial works scheme by Westmeath County Council to affect the refurbishment of houses (details supplied) in County Westmeath, and in particular, in view of the success of the initial phase of the scheme, if he will ensure that the necessary finance is...

FÁS Training Programmes. (19 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: I also raised this issue at last week's committee meeting. I advocate the opening of the apprenticeship route again for plasterers, plumbers, carpenters, electricians and so on. I brought to the attention of the director general of FÁS, Rody Molloy, an issue affecting young electrical apprentices. Many have acquired tremendous practical skills and they are excellent. They then...

FÁS Training Programmes. (19 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: When I corresponded with Mr. Molloy, I asked him to examine this immediately. Very often a young person can get nervous and the academic aspect of their training becomes an obstacle, which prevents them from qualifying, even though they are experts and geniuses on the job. Could this be re-examined to give them another opportunity to ensure they qualify because they will be needed to...

FÁS Training Programmes. (19 Jun 2008)

Willie Penrose: Unfortunately, the Minister of State is not showing it.