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Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether poor decision making in the past in respect of eel management has created problems here while the French eel fishery remains stable; and his views on whether a framework involving the stakeholders would produce the most positive results. [36715/08]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the tonnage of eels here has fallen from 600 tonnes in 1995 to 104 tonnes in 2002, while in France the tonnage in 1995 and 2002 was 320 tonnes and 392 tonnes, respectively; his views on whether illegal fishing may be the reason for the decline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36716/08]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a financial package for commercial eel producers. [36718/08]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the number of prosecutions taken by the Shannon fisheries board in each of the years 1997 to 2007, inclusive. [36719/08]

Written Answers — Agricultural Schemes: Agricultural Schemes (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost of implementing the suckler welfare scheme in view of the fact that the payment is now reduced from €80 to €40; and if it is envisaged this will continue for the next four years. [36819/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in view of the increased allocation to the school building fund; if he will confirm that the school project will be going ahead and included in the upcoming bundle; and when a decision will be made on it. [36820/08]

Child Care Facilities. (22 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made on providing a workplace child care facility in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35987/08]

Medical Cards: Motion (21 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: I welcomed the automatic entitlement of people aged over 70 for the medical card. At the time I felt that it acknowledged the people who worked so hard, lived frugally and gave enormous sacrifice to bring our country to where it was. Unfortunately, Fianna Fáil did not see it that way but rather saw it as a pitch for the grey vote in advance of the 2002 general election. It carried out no...

Medical Cards: Motion (21 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: This must be reversed. We must ensure that the elderly and those who fought for this country and built it up, placing it where it is now, are treated with respect and dignity. They should not have to come to Dublin to march on the streets or hold big protests in the capital. This Government should listen to them because they as politicians have let down the old and vulnerable in our society.

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Does the Minister agree that, due to the extraordinary circumstances we find ourselves in, we must take special measures concerning all banks and other financial institutions availing of the guarantee system? The guarantee is effectively being underwritten by all the citizens of this country who are demanding special measures. We are talking about international finance and a remuneration...

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: The data should be provided on a geographical basis, including the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain and North America. Many accounting bodies may not be happy with this suggestion, but it would be appropriate in the current circumstances. Does the Minister agree?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the moneys put in place for a development (details supplied); the progress made on this development to date; and when it is expected to come to fruition. [35301/08]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (16 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the completion process for a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon relating to the sale of bog under cessation of turf cutting scheme in bogs situated in special areas of conservation in County Roscommon: and when this case will be finalised and payment approved. [35279/08]

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Six months ago I was taken aback when the then Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Mary Coughlan, informed me she had no intention of seeking an extension to the deadline for completion of work under the farm waste management scheme. This effectively was giving the two fingers to farmers. There are many reasons the extension should be granted. The EU would give an...

Written Answers — Compensation Tribunal: Compensation Tribunal (14 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 19: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will establish a statutory compensation tribunal for ex-coal miners who have suffered injury and ill health due to the failure of various regulatory regimes to police the health and safety provisions as contained in the Mines and Quarries Act, 1965 (details supplied). [34663/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the sale of forestry. [34351/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (9 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue to farmer (details supplied) under the waste management scheme. [34360/08]

Written Answers — Funding Applications: Funding Applications (9 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim which has applied for dormant account funding. [34338/08]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (2 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason his Department did not seek a bulk discount when purchasing 700 Garda patrol cars, as outlined in the Comptroller and Auditor General's recent report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32788/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when it is envisaged a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will be given a hospital appointment for surgery. [33163/08]