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Written Answers — State Appointments: State Appointments (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 146: To ask the Taoiseach the numbers appointed to State boards from July 2007 to date in 2008; and the number of those appointments who were women. [25495/08]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the pilot scheme carried out by the Office of Public Works to try to audit and improve energy efficiency in public buildings; and if he will outline by building concerned the improvement in energy achieved under the scheme and the changes that were brought about in each building to achieve better energy efficiency. [25499/08]

Written Answers — Stay Safe Programme: Stay Safe Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the Stay Safe programme; if there are primary schools not providing this programme; the number of schools providing the programme and the number that are not; the steps he is taking to ensure this programme is delivered in all primary schools; and if research has been carried out by his Department into the way...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency Schemes: Energy Efficiency Schemes (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position, in tabular form, on the greener homes scheme grant; and the amount of money that has been granted under this scheme per month from April 2006 to date in 2008 to householders seeking to make their homes more energy efficient. [25497/08]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency Schemes: Energy Efficiency Schemes (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 602: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the pilot grant scheme for people who wish to insulate their homes including those who can apply for this grant; the number of grants that have been made to date; the amount of money that has been set aside for this scheme; and the amount that was spent to date. [25498/08]

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to share time with Deputies Ferris and Broughan.

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I support the Fine Gael motion. The fishing industry contributes significantly to our economy. As the Cawley report states, it is a vital indigenous industry that directly employs approximately 12,000 people, with total annual revenues of approximately €702 million. Fishing makes an extremely important contribution to our coastal communities and thereby our country. We are an island...

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Ultimately, there should without question be a single department of the marine. That was the approach we were going back to in 1987, but then the Government reversed it and now it is all over the place. We are an island nation. The fishing industry is extremely important. We need to give the fishing industry and maritime affairs the importance they deserve.

Environmental Policy. (26 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: When I tabled the issue, it included the words "and the need to ensure the protection of Irish jobs", which is my purpose in raising it. I tabled this on behalf of Solas, an Irish-owned company that manufactures light bulbs. The company contacted me and numerous other Members, including the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Taoiseach, because it has been...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (26 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding an application for funding for the provision of a swimming pool in Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25117/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Finance the plans he has to change the rate of mortgage interest relief; the further plans he has to offer other types of assistance to people with large mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24945/08]

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Will the Minister of State bring forward an amendment to deal with what is proposed in amendments Nos. 3 and 4?

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I take it the proposed Government amendment would apply to what is covered in both amendments Nos. 3 and 4 and that, therefore, it would replicate what is covered in amendments Nos. 3 and 4, but it would be the Minister of State's version.

Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (24 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the status of Santry athletics stadium; if there are plans to invest in this stadium in advance of the London Olympics in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24564/08]

Written Answers — Racing Industry: Racing Industry (24 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he will initiate a complete review of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24579/08]

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: My question is related to the issue raised by Deputy Kenny earlier. Last week I checked the number of Bills passed this year. While this may have changed since last week, my information is that six Bills have been passed this year. Approximately 50 were passed annually between 1999 and 2007. The end of this year's second session is close with only one remaining. If the House is not seen...

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: What will the Taoiseach do in terms of drafting to ensure the House legislates?

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: The people must know that we are exercising our powers.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 36: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff employed by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement; if she has outstanding requests for additional staff or resources for the office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23933/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be reached in respect of medical card applications for persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24110/08]