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Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools that amalgamated in the years 2003 to 2007; the number of applications for amalgamation with her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6052/08]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals in the context of the Good Friday Agreement to enable primary school teachers who have graduated in Northern Ireland to take up teaching posts in the Republic of Ireland in permanent pensionable jobs even if they do not have a proficiency in the Irish language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6053/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of prosecutions taken as a result of inspections by sea fisheries protection officers in the years 2006 and 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7155/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are plans to provide additional school places for the developing population in the area around and near Kinsale, Cork south west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7156/08]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary and secondary schools in the Cork south west constituency who were absent from school for more than 20 days in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7157/08]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of education welfare officers assigned to schools in the Cork south west constituency; if there are vacancies for education welfare officers in Cork south west; if so, the number of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7158/08]

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I am not wrong. The Minister cannot introduce that proposal under EU law by January 2009. Time will tell but industry is important. Labour is the party for people's jobs — traditionally we are not the party for industry but even we recognise all stakeholders should be consulted, including the industry. This proposal should have been examined by the taxation commission. If the Minister...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Many Members have said this measure has not been thought through. It seemed like a good idea in principle but it has emerged following the budget that there are issues which the Minister and the Government did not anticipate. For example, some motorists will unfairly benefit from this measure while there could be a shortfall in local government funding and, as Deputy McEntee said, some...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: There was not enough because the Minister did not anticipate the changes required and he stated earlier other issues need to be examined. He should consult industry. The same problem arose regarding his proposal for light bulbs.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the long waiting list for speech and language assessment in north Clondalkin and the urgent need for a full time speech and language therapist to be appointed to Rowlagh Health Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6241/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for a new health centre at Ballydowd, Lucan, County Dublin; when it is expected to commence construction; when it is expected to be open; the services that will be provided there and for which catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6761/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for a new health centre at Adamstown, Lucan, County Dublin; when it is expected to commence construction; when it is expected to be open; the services that will be provided there and the catchment area of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6763/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for an addiction centre on the St. Loman's Road, Lucan, County Dublin; when it is expected to commence construction; when it is expected to be open; the services that will be provided at the centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6762/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in Lucan, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6858/08]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of land owned by the Industrial Development Authority and Enterprise Ireland in west Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5945/08]

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people on the live register in Bandon, County Cork including the number of those who are long term unemployed for the years 2004 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5944/08]

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people on the live register in Skibbereen, County Cork including the number of people who are long term unemployed for the years 2004 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6028/08]

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people on the live register in Kinsale, County Cork including the number of people who are long term unemployed for the years 2004 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6029/08]

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people on the live register in Dunmanway, County Cork including the number of people who are long term unemployed for the years 2004 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6030/08]

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (19 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people on the live register in Clonakilty, County Cork including the number of people who are long term unemployed for the years 2004 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6031/08]