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Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. (4 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Have any complaints been made to the ombudsman in the context of equality legislation, particularly on the matter of gender equality in promotions?

Bullying in the Workplace. (4 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I pointed out previously on Priority Questions, the Minister has already missed the deadline set in the first timeframe to set up the review group. I hope that will not still be the case at the end of October. Do regular meetings take place between the instructors in all the training centres to help to develop the skills and professionalism of instructors? Who is instructing the...

Commemorative Events. (4 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister will agree that the 90th anniversary commemoration was very successful and that the people were very impressed with what they saw. It was the first time many people actually saw our military in action in a major way and it gave out a very positive message, despite the military nature of the commemoration. In so far as is possible, our military should be seen and we should be...

Naval Service Vessels. (4 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the 2008 Estimates make provision for three new vessels? Is the Minister satisfied that the Naval Service is capable of properly policing the coastline with its current complement of ships, especially in terms of drug interception tasks? I understand the Naval Service will only intercept a vessel if directed to do so as part of a security operation and does not actively seek to...

Reserve Defence Force. (4 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: I will be brief, as Deputy Stanton, a former local defence man, wishes to contribute to the debate. How successful is integration and can the difficulties be resolved? Should more people be volunteering for integration from the first line reserve rather than the second line because the first line, comprising former members of the PDF, has been trained and would be more ready for integration...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (4 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress, in view of the Government's policy on family friendly workplaces that has been made on providing childcare facilities in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22087/07]

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (4 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Defence the way he is addressing the concerns of female long-term members and NCOs, as regards the unequal potential for promotion, the anti-social hours and service requirements unfriendly to families, reported in the Retention and Recruitment of Women in the Defence Forces issued by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22088/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a site inspection will be carried out at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry for the provision of a permanent school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22236/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Defence the rates of Defence Forces pensions as they apply to a Class A PRSI contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22095/07]

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. From the first time I heard him speak in the Dáil, I recognised him as a capable and competent individual. I compliment and congratulate Deputy Charles Flanagan on his appointment as Fine Gael spokesperson on justice. He continues a long and strong tradition in the party. Having listened to the debate, I acknowledge Deputy Flanagan's...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date regarding the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry to replace the present inadequate premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21820/07]

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: A woman contacted me today out of concern for her husband who is waiting for an operation for cancer. He is aged 32 and was first diagnosed in 2002. Unfortunately, the cancer returned last February. He waited until May for radiation treatment, but this did not shrink the tumours, and he has been waiting since then for surgery with no date given. That is outlandish and should not happen....

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (27 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the anticipated start up date of BreastCheck in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21191/07]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (27 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the refurbishment or improved accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21349/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (27 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the grant scheme for the provision of community playgrounds made available to local authorities in 2005 and 2006 will be available in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21190/07]

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Mansergh should withdraw that.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is obvious that before Aer Lingus made this decision which has no commercial basis whatsoever, it had full consultation with the Government and was given clearance from the Minister and from the Government. The mid-west region is one of the most dynamic in this country and in Europe. One of the main drivers of that dynamism is the Shannon-Heathrow link which has been in place for many...

Local Authority Funding. (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter which no doubt will be of interest to him, being a fellow Kerryman. Play is essential for the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of our children. We have an obesity epidemic in this country. Due to the lack of proper research we do not have accurate statistics on the precise numbers and their area...

Written Answers — Young Carers: Young Carers (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to assist carers under the age of the age of 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20784/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on the application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry for carer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20270/07]