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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the allocation of funding to Dublin Bus for the promised 100 new buses; the time scale for this delivery; and when they will be brought into service. [35783/06]

Consular Services. (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: I wish to share time with Deputy Gregory.

Consular Services. (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: My motion concerns the need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to state what measures have been taken to determine the circumstances regarding the disappearance of an Irish citizen. As the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Conor Lenihan, is aware, it is extremely alarming that an Irish woman should disappear without trace in Medjugorje. Ms Winnie Brady...

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the general practitioner only cards do not cover a patient wishing to obtain the services of the Irish Family Planning Association; if it is her intention to include this service to the GP only medical cards to persons who may not afford it otherwise; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the waiting list for St. Columcille's Hospital, Ireland's only obesity clinic; the steps she will take to aid St. Columcille's Hospital; the measures she will take to combat obesity here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35444/06]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on documentation (details supplied) in relation to the draft Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35604/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason she has not nominated a representative to a board (details supplied); if she will send a representative to the board; her proposals for primary and secondary schooling in the area in view of the proposal for an additional 1,000 housing units in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35561/06]

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: This day week I asked the Taoiseach whether he had proposals for additional legislation on fireworks in the context of Hallowe'en. I assume the Taoiseach had the opportunity of listening to illegal fireworks displays in his constituency last night and watching them. Over the weekend a roaring trade was done with Northern Ireland from the Republic.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: I have. Fireworks were sold in the Republic on the bank holiday Monday. People came down from the North to sell them here. Will the Taoiseach say whether anything will be done to co-ordinate the legislation between this jurisdiction and Northern Ireland?

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Joe Costello: That was pitiful.

Written Answers — Ryder Cup: Ryder Cup (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether longterm damage has been done to the tourism industry here by efforts to financially exploit many visitors, especially those from North America, who came here during the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34824/06]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has met with members of the Irish Sports Council to discuss their recently launched building sport for life three-year strategic plan; his views on whether more work needs to be done to promote participation in sport among the adult population; the efforts he is making in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Bookmaker Licences: Bookmaker Licences (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of licences issued to bookies in each of the past ten years; the criteria governing the issuing of such licences; the tax to date from bookies in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34946/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of sites on the grounds of public hospitals that she has identified for the construction of private hospitals; the estimated market value of the sites; the financial terms under which the sites will be disposed of to the private sector; the bed capacity of the proposed private sector development; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34976/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the new replacement primary school for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1 will be constructed; if she will provide for a rooftop canopy to protect the rooftop playground from the elements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34940/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Army, Navy and Air Corps; the quantity of sick leave experienced by each sector over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34934/06]

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of complaints of bullying recorded in each of the past ten years made by men and women members of the Permanent Defence Forces. [34935/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Defence if Irish soldiers are stationed in Afghanistan; if so, when the mission began; the number of soldiers serving in Afghanistan; the role of the soldiers; the person under whom they serve; the length of time they will stay; the person who decided to send Irish soldiers to Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34936/06]

Written Answers — Hearing Impairment Claims: Hearing Impairment Claims (26 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 has not had their hearing impairment claim processed after five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34937/06]