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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: We are fed up with the views coming from the Deputy.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: The Deputy is very "right".

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: The Deputy thinks he is awfully smart.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of projects that fall into each of the four bands categorised in the school building programme development for the years 2003 to 2007 respectively; and ifshe will make a statement on the matter. [33438/07]

Written Answers — Multi-Denominational Schools: Multi-Denominational Schools (11 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number, arising from the announcement to construct 13 new schools in north Dublin, of these schools that will be multi-denominational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33439/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 788: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the increased allocation in budget 2008 for the school building programme, she will take steps to ensure that the necessary funding is allocated to enable a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath to proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34386/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 789: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the increased allocation in budget 2008 for the school building programme, she will take steps to ensure that the necessary funding is allocated to enable a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath to proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34387/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 790: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the increased allocation in budget 2008 for the school building programme, she will take steps to ensure that the necessary funding is made available to enable a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath to proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34388/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 791: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the increased allocation in budget 2008 for the school building programme, she will take steps to ensure that the necessary funding is made available to enable a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath to proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34389/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 792: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if in view of the increased capital expenditure available in budget 2008 for the school building programme, she will take steps to allocate the necessary funding to allow a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath to proceed to construct the accommodation required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34390/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 793: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if in view of the increased capital expenditure available in budget 2008 for the school building programme, she will take steps to allocate the necessary funding to allow a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath to proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34391/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will publish the report on his Department's investigation into the presence of vehicles that have been classified as total write-offs and unfit for road use on Irish roads; if he will reform the National Vehicle Driver File in view of these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32778/07]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding discussions between his Department, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Courts Service on reforming the present mechanism for the collection of fines for motoring offences; the time-frame for the introduction of such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32777/07]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (5 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has plans to review the regional drugs task forces, in view of the size and population of some of the areas that the task forces have to serve; and ifhe will make a statement on the matter. [32604/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (5 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his response to the report by NUI Galway's Child and Family Research Centre, presented to him on 12 November 2007; the action he will take within the remit of his Department's area of responsibility to deal with the issues highlighted in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32603/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the improvements he will make to rent supplement to taper withdrawal of the payment as recipients enter employment. [32190/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Inspections: Departmental Inspections (4 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he is satisfied with the level of inspections and enforcement of employer PRSI requirements carried out by his Department; and the improvements he will make to this area. [32189/07]

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: I wish to share time with Deputy Morgan.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: It is opportune and important that we should address the underlying issues which threaten our competitiveness, but we cannot do so by adopting simplistic solutions or right wing views. We must recognise progress where it is made and ensure that we do not talk down the economy, which must be robust to take on and withstand the challenges ahead. Competitiveness is a multifaceted subject and...

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Willie Penrose: When one takes into account costs relating to housing, accommodation, transport and child care, many public servants are of the opinion that they would be better off on social welfare payments. I must make clear that the Labour Party cannot support that part of the motion, as drafted by Fine Gael. I wish to comment on privatisation. We should look at Great Britain, where there was a...