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Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants in County Galway in REP scheme three and REP scheme four; the number of persons who will complete the REP scheme in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the number of persons who will complete REP scheme four in County Galway; the income loss for each of these years to the applicants; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will reintroduce the installation aid grant and the early retirement scheme in order to encourage young farmers to enter farming rather than lose them to the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43104/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will reconsider the reintroduction of the school book grant scheme in view of the hardship to families resulting from changed economic situations; the number of students receiving assistance in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43107/09]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he is satisfied with the situation in relation to the upgrading of final grades in leaving certificate 2009 results whereby if a student was three or four marks short of a grade an increase to all students occurred without further reassessment of the scripts involved in a certain subject area; the number of changes in courses...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Will the Minister for Social and Family Affairs-----

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: -----reconsider involving the Red Cross in Mayo and Galway, which has such a proven record in the context of carrying out assessments and delivering funding? Community welfare officers are already dealing with major backlogs. People in Loughrea were obliged to queue in the rain in order to see their local officer. Will the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government provide...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: All studies and no action.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: I intend to focus on the southern part of the constituency of Galway East which has been afflicted by severe flooding on numerous occasions. The Taoiseach and the Ministers present seem to have avoided the anger of the people of south Galway on their visits in the past week. The people there have been let down on many occasions in the past with regard to drainage and flooding and have no...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy said he would do it years ago.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy never did a thing.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: If the Deputy had spent the money, there would be no flooding.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Rubbish.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Bluster.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures the EU is taking to prevent further Jewish settlements in the West Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41871/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to reports of child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe; if the EU has plans to make contact with the Zimbabwean Government in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41870/09]

International Human Trafficking: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: I thank Deputies Creighton and Naughten for sharing time. Most people who listened to the debate last night and this evening will have heard many speakers from the Government side making the point that the Government has taken a firm stand against trafficking in human beings by putting in place a wide range of legislative and administrative measures in respect of prevention, protection and...

International Human Trafficking: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: In that minute, I wish to draw attention to what is appearing on local media. A more localised Escort Ireland page states: Irish Escorts: Galway coming soon touring escorts. Touring escort girls due to arrive in Ireland within the next three days! ... Arriving in Galway on Friday 20 November 2009. Sorry, we currently have no escort arriving in Galway on this date. They may be arriving on...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (12 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to review the green card rules; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40892/09]

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: A waste disposal company has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency to provide facilities for the dumping of asbestos at an existing landfill in the community of Kilconnell, which is near Ballinasloe in east Galway.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Ulick Burke: I would like to ask the Tánaiste about the matter in the context of the proposed environment (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. Will the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government intervene in the granting of a licence by the EPA? The disposal of asbestos in this country is one of the most serious issues with which we have to deal.