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Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of recorded vehicle crimes per 1,000 of population in the Dublin metropolitan region and the Cork city, Cork west, Cork north, Limerick, Galway west, and Waterford-Kilkenny divisions for the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and for the first six months of 2005. [27289/05]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of recorded sexual offences per 1,000 of population in the Dublin metropolitan region and the Cork city, Cork west, Cork north, Limerick, Galway west, and Waterford-Kilkenny divisions for the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and for the first six months of 2005. [27290/05]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of reported domestic violence incidents per 1,000 of population in the Dublin metropolitan region and the Cork city, Cork west, Cork north, Limerick, Galway west, and Waterford-Kilkenny divisions for the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and for the first six months of 2005. [27291/05]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of the total reported domestic violence incidents between January 2002 and 30 June 2005 that involved repeat victims of domestic violence incidents, in the Dublin metropolitan region and the Cork city, Cork west, Cork north, Limerick, Galway West, and Waterford-Kilkenny divisions. [27292/05]

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: As I did not expect to speak on this motion, I appreciate being given the time. While I have not listened in detail to other speakers, as far as I am aware, the McCain-Kennedy Bill is dead and was a non-starter. If Members are pinning any hopes on that legislation, they are mistaken. Efforts should be directed at the US Administration. To the best of my knowledge, the current position is that...

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: People are allowed to wallow in jail, in some cases for two or three months. When it was brought to the Government's attention, someone managed to make some telephone calls. The Government only took this matter seriously as a result of pressure from the media and from Opposition Deputies. There is a larger issue. We have a major stake in this matter because the estimates of undocumented Irish...

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: It is not a slur.

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: This is not a slur on diplomats. It is a slur on those sitting on the Government benches——

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: ——who show a complete disregard for our citizens in the United States. While the Government went through the motions, it did not do its job when it came to people being locked up, having shotguns pointed at them and being shackled by the ankles. In some cases, they spent two to three months in jail. This is crunch time as far as Irish citizens in the United States are concerned. The...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the recommendations made by the sub-committee established to examine a designated transport system for patients who have to travel to Dublin for radiotherapy treatment; if this sub-committee has completed its findings; when she will implement the recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27009/05]

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (5 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding for an extension of the runway at Waterford Regional Airport in view of the difficulties that arise for industries in the city due to the lack of such a facility; the discussions he has had to assist in progressing this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26875/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the Animal Health Bill will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26193/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Question 553: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify to local authorities the correct entitlements in respect of pension entitlements for part-time employees in view of the fact that part-time employees who retired in recent years have not yet had their pension entitlements calculated pending clarification from his Department; and if he will...

Report of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion. (4 Oct 2005)

John Deasy: Deputy Bruton has given an idea of my theme, namely, dealing with bad legislation, but always dealing with it after the fact or historically. All Governments have been obliged to deal with this issue over the last 20 or 30 years and it has come to light more frequently recently, particularly because of the Comptroller and Auditor General's reports. In many cases, while a Minister might bring...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (28 Sep 2005)

John Deasy: Question 754: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will consider increasing the fuel allowance in view of the increased fuel costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25530/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (28 Sep 2005)

John Deasy: Question 755: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will consider increasing the income limit for qualified adult dependents from the present €88.88 per week; when this figure was last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25531/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (28 Sep 2005)

John Deasy: Question 752: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will review the regulation which allows a person in receipt of a blind pension to also receive disability benefit only until they reach the age of 65 years at which point they lose one of the payments; his views on whether this can cause financial hardship at a time when the need for such persons may be greater; and if he...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (28 Sep 2005)

John Deasy: Question 753: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will consider increasing the income limit for persons in receipt of widow's benefit in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25529/05]

Written Answers — Commonage Division: Commonage Division (28 Sep 2005)

John Deasy: Question 903: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a number of applicants involved in the dispute over commonage land at Glenahiry, Clonmel, County Waterford were awarded their area aid applications while others were not; the attempts which have been made by her Department to have the matter resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25766/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2005)

John Deasy: Question 1016: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide funding for the provision of two additional Garda sub-stations in Waterford City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25533/05]