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Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 245: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will honour his commitment to pay the cost of independent forensic tests in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10128/07]

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has been asked by a company (details supplied) to contribute towards the cost of producing a film which is due to begin filming in spring 2008; if he proposes to make a contribution on behalf of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9445/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Rates: Local Authority Rates (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 916: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legislation under which rates are levied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9444/07]

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 956: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legislation under which public private partnerships are established; if it is appropriate for a local authority to agree a contract with a private company without seeking tenders; if it is appropriate for the contractual arrangement to be submitted for planning permission; and if he will make a statement...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (20 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the crucial issue of class size and compliment Deputy O'Sullivan on tabling the motion. Education is another of the coalition's monumental failures. This time the failure cannot be blamed on the Progressive Democrats as Fianna Fáil has held the education and science portfolio for all of the past ten years. Probably the most glaring failure of all is...

People Trafficking Legislation. (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Thursday, 8 March is International Women's Day, the day that women all over the world seek equality and full human rights. It is an appropriate day to seek the introduction of legislation that would ban trafficking in people, as women and children are the principal people who are trafficked, women for sexual exploitation and children for child labour. It is a shame that Ireland remains the...

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I am sure the Tánaiste is aware of the capacity crowds who attended Croke Park and the enjoyment they derived from recent matches. However, every time the capacity crowd of 82,500 fills Croke Park, life becomes a misery for local residents.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Two weeks ago, I asked a question of the Tánaiste regarding public urination and the progress on bringing in legislation in this regard. I ask the same question now.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government indicated that he would be bringing in legislation to provide for resident-only parking in the vicinity of Croke Park on major match days. What progress has been made on both of these matters?

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Gardaí are not of that view.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: What about on-the-spot fines?

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I also asked about the legislation promised by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding resident-only parking in the vicinity of Croke Park on match days.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Minister has promised such reform in the House.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the activities of Irish troops participating in the Unifil mission; the length of time the troops are expected to remain in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8762/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Communications: Defence Forces Communications (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Defence if guidelines are in place governing the conduct of senior members of the Defence Forces in regard to commenting publicly on matters to do with Defence Forces activities; if such guidelines have been breached in recent interviews by senior members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8763/07]

Fiscal Policy. (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Will the Minister arrange a visit to Lebanon on St. Patrick's Day by Opposition spokespersons?

Overseas Missions. (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Defence the outcome of his discussions with the Lebanese authorities regarding the denaturalisation, deportation and prosecution of the chief suspect in the murder of Privates Thomas Barrett and Derek Smallhorne in 1980 in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8768/07]

Overseas Missions. (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I thank the Minister for raising the issue during his recent visit to Lebanon. As the House is aware, the manner in which Privates Barrett and Smallhorne were ambushed, kidnapped and killed in cold blood amounted to one of the most barbaric acts ever to have taken place involving Irish peacekeeping troops while serving abroad. In 2000 a campaign was initiated by PDFORRA to try to have the...

Overseas Missions. (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: It is 27 years since the killings took place in the 1980s and that gentleman has really been living in the most peaceful circumstances since. The case has been raised on a number of occasions in the past seven years and he certainly has not taken flight. The main requirement would be for us to make every effort at this time because time is of the essence. The 27-year period has been very...

National Emergency Plan. (7 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: If the centre were to be relocated in Limerick, the Minister's photograph could be included in the awareness material. How often does the emergency planning task force meet? Does it meet on a regular basis, even though the national emergency co-ordination centre is not yet up and running? Does it have a permanent staff? Does the Minister propose to establish a hotline to enable contact to...