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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in the context of the positive submission made to the Department of Transport and to his Department, in relation to the reopening of the Mullingar to Athlone railway line, he will take steps to ensure that funding is provided for same and in particular the said plan to reopen this important infrastructural link, which is extremely important...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out an evaluation of proposals submitted by a group (details supplied) who presented a comprehensive and positive submission to his Department seeking that approval be given to the reopening of the Mullingar to Athlone railway line; if in this context, a decision will be immediately made thereon; and if he will...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: I am glad to contribute to this debate on social welfare on behalf of the Labour Party. I thank the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, for allowing his officials give us some very useful information on the Bill earlier today and I thank those officials for their diligence and courtesy in taking us through the legislation. I always try to be constructive and when I...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: That is a good start. Good and short.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 55: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a response from the Garda Commissioner to the copy sent to him of the Report of the Commission of Investigation into the Dean Lyons case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41927/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of weapons seized to date and the number of arrests made in relation to Operation Anvil; the reason no information is available regarding the number of charges preferred, arising to date from the operation; the length of time the operation is intended to continue; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (7 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm that an application for funding has been received from an organisation (details supplied); if in the context of the work that has been done by this organisation he will ensure that the necessary funding is provided to enable this organisation to put in place the additional accommodation required; and if he will...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she will take to have a single payment which is due to persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath granted to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42194/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (7 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of additional school accommodation at Curraghmore, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and her plans in relation thereto; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42196/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Transport the Bills he expects to publish before the end of 2006; and thereafter the Bills he expects to publish before the general election. [41651/06]

Written Answers — Traffic Calming Measures: Traffic Calming Measures (6 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Transport the strategy he has in place to curb traffic associated with the school run. [41652/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people, in County Westmeath, who are waiting to be assessed by an audiologist for hearing tests; the number on the waiting list at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar for the fitting of hearing aids; if she will confirm that the waiting list extends to a 12 month period; if in this context, she will take steps to have a...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (6 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, for the purpose of adoption there is a bilateral agreement in place between Ireland and Russia; if not, the position regarding the ratification of the Hague Convention by Russia; if this means that Russia will be closed to Irish applicants who wish to adopt in that country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42068/06]

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (6 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the persons who can apply for repayment under the health repayment scheme; if in relation to a person who was in a nursing home and died in 1993 and who had been wrongly charged the estate of this person can make a claim for such repayment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42069/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (6 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will take steps to increase the living alone allowance as same has not been increased for a number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41852/06]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (5 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the most up to date figures on MRSA and deaths attributed to MRSA; her views on the setting up of a national directorate for the inspection, prevention and control of MRSA and other hospital acquired infections such as C difficile; when the Health Service Executive will publish an action plan in this area; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (5 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the reported links of sudden deaths in children and an anti-influenza drug (details supplied); the measures in place to ensure the safety of persons who may have to use this drug; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41464/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of applicants who include an Irish citizen child and a non-national parent or parents who apply or have applied to stay in the State under administrative arrangements established in 2005 which became known as the IBC/05 scheme, consequent upon a recent decision of the High Court delivered on...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Dec 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the situation which pertains where a farmer who is the designated holder of single farm entitlements and wishes to retire and transfer the land upon which the entitlements derive to their son; if she will confirm that such entitlements will automatically rest on their son; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41359/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (30 Nov 2006)

Willie Penrose: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the decision to refuse a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied) from the Philippines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41056/06]