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Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to share time with Deputy Morgan.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: The main difficulty the Labour Party has with the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008 is what is absent from it. When it comes to protecting the incomes and living standard of pensioners, lone parents, home carers and those seeking work, the omissions from this Bill are a catalogue of missed opportunities. A functioning social welfare system should protect the most vulnerable in society,...

Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Recently, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government announced draft planning guidelines and promised legislation, but his proposals are weak. Will the Taoiseach consider as a stronger step designating more areas as strategic development zones, as was the case in Adamstown? For example, the Government could pick areas that fit in with the national spatial strategy...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has instructed An Taisce to carry out an investigation into the likely effects future rises in sea levels and coastal erosion will have on the coastline and coastal tourist attractions here, in view of the report by the National Trust of the United Kingdom regarding the effects coastal erosion and sea level rises will have...

Written Answers — Energy Consumption: Energy Consumption (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 138: To ask the Taoiseach the amount of electricity used in the offices of his Department at Government Buildings for the past three years; if he will provide a monthly breakdown for this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4364/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an application to the health repayment scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; the reasons for the delay in processing the application. [4745/08]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Transport when the construction of the Clondalkin Fonthill train station will commence; when it is expected to be open to passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4834/08]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Transport when the construction of Kishogue train station in Lucan, County Dublin will commence; when it is expected to open to passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4835/08]

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps being taken to ensure that there is a ferry service to Cape Clear, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4945/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the shortage of second level school places in Balbriggan; if she will provide an assurance that pupils leaving feeder primary schools will have school places in September 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4744/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding plans to build a new primary school in Clonburris, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; when it is expected that this school will commence construction; the number of school places that will be provided; the schools catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4822/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the need for an additional second level school for Lucan south; if a site has been identified for a school; when it is expected that this school will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5211/08]

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will continue to make funding available to an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4747/08]

Written Answers — Light Pollution: Light Pollution (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 610: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the severe light pollution caused by a centre (details supplied) in County Dublin which adversely affects residents of Donabate, Lusk, Rush and Swords; if he will investigate the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4746/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 622: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will make funds available to Kells Town Council to commence a refurbishment plan (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5025/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 654: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to effect the roll out of broadband in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4944/08]

Order of Business (12 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: When does the Taoiseach expect to publish the Civil Partnership Bill as legislation in this area has been promised for at least a couple of years?

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (7 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of vessels that have been intercepted with illegal drugs around the coast of Ireland for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4412/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (7 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of electricity used in the offices of his Department at Government buildings for the past three years; if he will provide a monthly breakdown for this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4358/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (7 Feb 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of electricity used in the offices of her Department in Hawkins House, for the past three years; if she will provide a monthly breakdown for this period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4360/08]