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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Laois is not in receipt of rent subsidy; the further reason arrears of €4,000 was allowed to accrue in regard to the subsidy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10921/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (21 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has to adhere to the EU guidelines on train service timetables; if it is the prerogative of each member state's train companies for economic reasons or social reasons to change timetables at any period of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10077/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (21 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 488: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the major discrepancies in train fares for journeys of equal distance from Dublin on different rail lines; the reason for such discrepancies in view of the serious effect such discrepancies have on commuters; the action he will take in rectifying the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10078/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (21 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 838: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is an application with his Department in regard to refurbishment of houses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10079/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (21 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 839: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable sites and affordable houses that each local authority has supplied to applicants for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10080/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (9 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policies involved in making decisions regarding designated-type hostels, such as Bridgewater House, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9685/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can receive an earlier date for an MRI scan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9825/06]

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: We have waited a long time for this legislation to reach the House. Difficulties with Abbotstown had to be addressed before we debated this Bill. Ireland is a sports mad country and we have set standards that prioritise our national games. We must try to change this mind set and portray Ireland as a country with international ability at various disciplines. The Abbotstown campus is a first...

Written Answers — Great Southern Hotels Group: Great Southern Hotels Group (7 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the Government's support for the sell-off of the Great Southern Hotels group by the Dublin Airport Authority; his views on whether the sale of the hotels will damage the tourism industry in the areas in which the hotels are located; the efforts he made to oppose the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8320/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (7 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport the definitive date for the opening of the Dublin Port tunnel; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9054/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be given an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8815/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Finance if an application for tax relief by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8829/06]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (7 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Kildare is being invited to participate in the new school support programme under the DEIS action plan. [8882/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (2 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the mechanism available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare relating to her application for a college course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8729/06]

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Given the huge implications for the commercial and bloodstock industry in Kildare of the proposals to develop the Curragh Racecourse, when will the Curragh of Kildare Bill be brought before the House?

Departmental Investigations. (1 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the terms of reference of the inquiry being undertaken by Mr. Tim Dalton into matters involving Bord na gCon; the progress made to date; when he expects to receive the report; if he intends to make changes to the structure or organisation of the board of Bord na gCon; if he is satisfied that sufficient procedures are in place to...

Departmental Investigations. (1 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: I thank the Minister for his reply. Will he receive only a final report from Mr. Dalton? Is there no interim report on the structure that has been put in place? I understand there is no predetermined time for the appointment of the chairman of Bord na gCon. Why does this not apply in all other State agencies? Does the Minister accept that the problems that have arisen have damaged the...

Film Industry Development. (1 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the provisions made in the recently published Finance Bill 2006 regarding relief available for investment in film; his plans to extend the qualifying investment period for this relief beyond 2008; if the changes proposed require the approval of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8179/06]

Film Industry Development. (1 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: I compliment the Minister on this issue. He always led from the front in ensuring this initiative would not be removed. These changes for 2006 will restore confidence in the film market. This is for a two year span until 2008, when it will then be removed. Would it not be better to review it rather than remove it? It takes years to plan a major film and this initiative is all about attracting...

Sports Funding. (1 Mar 2006)

Jack Wall: The Minister said he does not have an input into the funding for the games. At a recent function at which the famous founder of the Community Games, Joe Connolly, was honoured, the Taoiseach said an announcement of increased funding for the games had been expected but the issue was still being assessed by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue. I do not know whether the...