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Road Safety: Motion. (11 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: I commend Deputy O'Dowd on his presentation and recommendations for reforming legislation on the penalty points system. All Members recall the dramatic and positive effect penalty points had on driver behaviour when they were introduced. People began to drive responsibly and reached their destinations safely, leading to a 20% reduction in road deaths by December 2002. From 2004 to 2006, all...

Physical Education Facilities. (11 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post-primary schools here that do not have recourse to physical education and sports facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33878/07]

Physical Education Facilities. (11 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for her reply but I would have preferred if she had answered my question which was to state the number of primary and post-primary schools that do not have access to physical education facilities. I will quote a statement from her Department which appeared in today's newspapers.

Physical Education Facilities. (11 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: I will paraphrase what was said. It seems that the implementation of the physical education curriculum in schools depends on the meteorological service rather than on the Department of Education and Science. When will the Minister give serious consideration to the provision of physical education facilities? The recent INTO report stated that 80% of schools in County Donegal have no PE hall...

Written Answers — Transport Regulation: Transport Regulation (6 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will create the role of a National Transport Regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32940/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will promote the provision of real time passenger information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32941/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (5 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications received for the health repayment scheme in County Mayo; the number of these applications that have been settled to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32637/07]

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: I am glad to contribute to the Fine Gael motion. It is particularly apt it should be debated at this time, just before the budget, when the Government has another chance to create conditions for Ireland to reverse the trend it has experienced in recent times and help make our country competitive again. All the facts and figures in this year's report by the National Competitiveness Council...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when it is expected that work will start on the building of the new offices of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Charlestown, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31964/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the present position with regard to the procurement of a site for the offices of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Charlestown, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31965/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 531 of 27 November 2007, the individual building projects in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32534/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 528 of 27 November 2007, the individual building projects in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32535/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 527 of 27 November 2007, the individual building projects in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32536/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 529 of 27 November 2007, the individual building projects in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32537/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 526 of 27 November 2007, the individual building projects in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32538/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Dec 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 530 of 27 November 2007, the individual building projects in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32539/07]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (29 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will implement any of the recommendations of the ERSI report Fair Play, Sport and Social Disadvantage in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31388/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (29 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made in respect of a citizenship application for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15. [31738/07]

Sport and Recreational Development. (29 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when it is proposed to complete the roll-out of the sports partnership network throughout the 33 local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31803/07]

Sport and Recreational Development. (29 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for his answer. I compliment all involved parties, including the Minister, in bringing the issue surrounding the grants schemes for Gaelic footballers to a conclusion. The ball was bouncing around for a long time and I am glad it has been sorted out. We will all have some work to do in the new year. Now that problem has been solved, the Minister might help to solve...