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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (8 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the conduct of the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7624/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is envisaged that the outsourcing of speed cameras will be confined to fixed cameras; if private operators will operate mobile cameras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7805/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (8 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the choice of location of speed cameras, whether fixed or mobile, will remain solely in the hands of the Garda Síochána; if the system of remuneration for the operating company will be structured in such a way as to prevent revenue raising considerations influencing the justice system; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (8 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the school construction project for the Stepaside and Leopardstown area in the Sandyford parish of Dublin South; if it is envisaged that construction will be completed by September 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7558/05]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (3 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether a review of the performance of the NDP would now be timely. [7079/05]

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: That is what I mean. There are no consequences. That is the real objection. I do not object to their sitting the test, rather that, by virtue of the certificate we give them, they represent a danger to everyone else. Experiences such as night-time journeys, emergency braking and so on are not part of the test, yet they are part of everyday driving and should inform both training and testing....

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to respond to the Minister's contribution. Before I took up this brief, the significant waiting lists for driver testing defied explanation. I still wonder in this economy of limitless resources and capabilities and technological prowess why the Government cannot organise something as fundamental and simple as a driving test. I acknowledge the problem did not arise...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Perhaps what is unique is the fact that we let them back on the list.

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Today's newspapers reported that Mr. John Lynch has been reappointed as chairman of CIE for a further three years. Does this indicate the legislation for the break-up of CIE is being abandoned? Does it mean the Government is abandoning bus competition, which was predicated on the break-up of CIE by three successive Ministers?

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I asked about the break-up of CIE on which legislation has been promised for close on seven years.

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: The Tánaiste is stuck for an answer when he is not here.

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (2 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to the Bacon review of the forestry sector, her proposals to develop the sector, particularly in reaching the planting target set out in the programme for Government 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6784/05]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in reaching a decision in the funding requirements of Aer Lingus there are interests other than those of ICTU to consider; when he expects the process of consultation with them to be completed in order that a decisions in the interests of all taxpayers can be made. [7179/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 225: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason there was no grant allocation for the past two years to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council under the small scheme's programme for water and drainage; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a potential environmental gain for many houses in rural and formerly rural areas in...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Unusually.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: They will pay the bill.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: If only we had the back of a lorry for him.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, but it is absolutely outrageous that the Minister for Health and Children is not present. There is nothing more important on the Tánaiste's agenda than this Bill. Despite having got it wrong once, she does not appear to care that she might get it wrong again. There is nothing more important for her to do than to attend to...

Beef Imports. (2 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she is taking to ensure all third country beef is properly labelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6787/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (1 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service at 1 July 1997 and 1 January 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6712/05]