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Written Answers — Ionad Oideachais Gaeilge: Ionad Oideachais Gaeilge (5 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 22: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad iad na cainteanna a bhí aige leis an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta, faoin dul chun cinn atá déanta leis an Ionad Oideachais Gaeilge a chur ar bun i mBaile Bhuirne. [31297/06]

Written Answers — An Ghaeilge sna Gaeltachtaí: An Ghaeilge sna Gaeltachtaí (5 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 27: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad iad na tacaíochtaí nua atá ar intinn aige a bhunú chun an Ghaeilge a chaomhnú agus a fhorbairt sa Ghaeltacht. [31304/06]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (5 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General that he paid at least twice the market value for 150 acres of land at Thornton Hall for a new prison site and that a more prudent approach could have saved the taxpayer €15 million on that transaction; if he will meet the local residents of...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 122: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will repeal those sections of the Planning and Development Act, 2002, which allow developers to buy their way out of their Part V commitments, following the assertion of the Affordable Homes Partnership chairperson that moneys collected by local authorities in lieu of setting aside 20 per cent of their...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 150: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will set down national guidelines to local authorities in respect of the application of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, and the other legislative provisions for social and affordable housing in view of the fact that delivery of the required and expected volumes of social and...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made regarding the application for residency of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31247/06]

Written Answers — Airport Customs Checks: Airport Customs Checks (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of private aircraft from outside the State in connection with the Ryder Cup event which were subjected to customs checks; his proposals to provide permanent customs checks at the Weston Executive Airport and other small airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31248/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for accommodating the long-term patients in James Connolly Memorial Hospital who find that the land on which their hospital beds rest has been sold off to a builder; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31305/06]

Written Answers — Aircraft Security Checks: Aircraft Security Checks (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of private aircraft which came from outside the State in connection with the Ryder Cup event; the number which were subjected to security checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31248/06]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made towards making provision for resident parking only in the vicinity of Croke Park on match days and other major event days; if he will to introduce new legislation; if so, the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31260/06]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Transport the proposals he has for the general regulation of heavy goods vehicles in respect of parking in urban areas and in respect of rat running through narrow streets and roads to avoid tolls or to take short cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31261/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (4 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 342: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the membership of the National Heritage Council; its terms of reference and level of consultation with other heritage groups; the budget for the first 12 months; its policy on the conservation of churches which are no longer required for religious service; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals he has for discussions with representatives of the media to address concerns that have been raised regarding the Privacy Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30632/06]

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (3 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for changes to the Probation Service; when same will come into operation; the additional resources which will be provided for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30633/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (3 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 234: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on documentation (details supplied); if he is satisfied regarding the internal Garda inquiry; if he will establish a public tribunal of inquiry in accordance with the wishes of the family (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30752/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (3 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied); if he will meet with the author of the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30753/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 238: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision regarding the application of a person (details supplied) for naturalisation has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30757/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (28 Sep 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport the expected final cost of the integrated ticketing project; when it is expected the project will be concluded; the target date for the full introduction of integrated ticketing; the person who has charge of the project since it was taken from the Railway Procurement Agency; the expertise of the new person or body charged with concluding the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Sep 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the level of awareness among parents and drivers of the new law on seatbelts for children; the way in which this has been assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30072/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Sep 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the costs incurred on security by the Garda Síochána in relation to the holding the Ryder Cup competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30269/06]