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Written Answers — Science and Technology Sectors: Science and Technology Sectors (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the specific measures that have been taken to increase public and industry wide focus on commercial opportunities available (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17608/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 144: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there has been significant progress in the survey of collaborations and co-operation between enterprise agencies as set out in the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014; if she will provide examples of this collaboration; and if...

Written Answers — Skills Development: Skills Development (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps taken since the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014 to prioritise flexible learning initiatives targeted at up-skilling the workforce; and the initiatives that will be funded. [17611/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 146: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of times the advisory council of business leaders set out in Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014 has met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17634/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that have been taken since the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014 to prioritise projects focusing on e-Government. [17633/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that have been taken to reprioritise capital investment programmes towards more labour intensive projects and provide examples of projects which have been prioritised since the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014. [17593/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps already undertaken to protect mortgage holders in banks participating in the guarantee scheme as set out in Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014 in relation to areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17600/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps have been taken since the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014 to realise tax measures in areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17603/09]

Written Answers — Public Procurement Policy: Public Procurement Policy (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that have been taken to deliver centralised and specialised procurement as set out in Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014; the money that has been saved by this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17631/09]

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that have been taken to achieve a unified public service labour market since the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014. [17632/09]

Written Answers — Health Research: Health Research (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the action plan for health research will meet its upcoming deadline; and the main conclusions. [17607/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason she is requiring the transfer of breast cancer patients from an actual centre of excellence, albeit non-designated, at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin to other centres (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17742/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on a report in the media of 24 April 2009 stating that the eight designated cancer centres would not meet standards of excellence ensuring the best care for patients until the end of 2009 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17743/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps that have been taken to reprioritise capital investment programmes towards more labour-intensive projects, and to provide examples of projects which have been prioritised since the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009-2014. [17592/09]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Transport the proposed funding plans for Dublin Airport between now and the expiry of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009-2014. [17621/09]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the allocation of the €300 million to €600 million to commercial sea ports here since the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009-2014; and the specific projects undertaken. [17622/09]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress that has been reached on the north-west gateway initiative, as set out in Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009-2014, and if it is within the agreed budget. [17630/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps that have been taken to reduce costs and delays in the legal system since the publication of Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17596/09]

Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps taken to achieve the 25% reduction of administrative burdens placed on business as included in Building Ireland's Smart Economy - A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal 2009 to 2014 in areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17598/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Committees: Departmental Committees (6 May 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the consultative mechanism on the economic work of embassies has formed; and the steps it has taken to carry out its mandate. [17616/09]