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Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (3 Feb 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 356: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority direct starts, the number of Part V social rented units, the number of Part V affordable units, the number of voluntary and co-operative units, the number of voluntary units under Part V and the number of 1999 affordable initiative units completed by Meath County Council between...

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (29 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the announcement by the Health Service Executive in 2008 that it planned to develop 3,000 community based long-stay beds between now and 2013 involving an investment of around €600 million; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2839/09]

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (29 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to ensure monitoring of PULSE to ensure members of An Garda Síochána adhere to their legal and disciplinary obligations in regard to its proper use; if audit trails of the usage of PULSE and other official systems can always be accurate and verifiable, as recommended by the Garda Ombudsman...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (29 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding plans previously announced by his Department to fund the development of a national marine conservation and education centre in partnership with Fingal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2824/09]

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (29 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding plans for the Natural History Museum; when it is intended to reopen the museum to the public; the interim plans to allow the public view the collection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/09]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (29 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 135: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his meeting on 19 December 2008 with representatives of the waste management industry in relation to the collapse in the global market for recyclable waste and his proposals to use some of the waste for fuel; if this was implemented; the outcome of the request by industry representatives...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (29 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 136: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps which have been taken on foot of the feasibility study into a North-South Irish paper mill; if he plans to take further steps in view of the collapse in the global market for recyclable paper and cardboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2828/09]

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill is listed for publication prior to the next session. This legislation seeks to support economic development by ensuring that the planning system supports targeted investment and infrastructure under the national development plan and to further modernise land zoning. County and city councils will shortly draw up their new development plans. Some...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the decentralisation to Killarney will be completed; the number of employees who chose to transfer from Dublin to Killarney; his views on the fact that there may be an issue with the institutional memory in the Department, particularly at a time when funding is contracting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2268/09]

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a report sought by her Department into the spraying of 2,4,D, at roadside verges in County Meath on behalf of Meath County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2635/09]

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her policies on the spraying of herbicides and pesticides near houses or buildings such as schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2636/09]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assessment, treatment and funding to meet the requirements of those suffering autistic spectrum disorders are uniform across all Health Service Executive regions; if a specific question will be added to the census to determine the numbers of people who have autistic spectrum disorder; the reason for the delay in accessing...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 246: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the signing, ratification and implementation of the Aarhus Convention, as well as the transposing of the public participation directive into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2631/09]

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 247: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has or plans to have guidelines for issuing to local authorities regarding the spraying of herbicides or pesticides, including 2,4,D; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2633/09]

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 248: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are plans by his Department to require local authorities to give advance notice to nearby residents prior to any spraying of herbicides or pesticides, including 2,4-D; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2634/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are plans to amend or replace the Noxious Weeds Act 1936; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2632/09]

Written Answers — Herbicide Controls: Herbicide Controls (28 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his Department's policies in respect of the spraying of 2,4,D; if it has guidelines in respect of this or other pesticides or herbicides; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2646/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position in relation to United Nations Resolution 242 of January 1967. [1938/09]

Written Answers — Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear Proliferation (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views in relation to the proposals for international control of enriched uranium supply and fissile material made to the First Committee of the General Assembly in November 2004 and his evaluation of the proposals, the vote and its implications for the ongoing discussions between the European Union and Iran in relation to the...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the need for two full-time social workers and a psychologist at the Ballyfermot-Lucan mental health service centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1667/09]