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Written Answers — Driver Licences: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport the proposed restrictions he will impose on motorists driving for the first two years after passing the driving test as recommended by the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39894/08]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will put a dispute resolution process in place to assist in resolving the crisis at Aer Lingus; the steps he is taking to assist in this matter in view of the State's 25% shareholding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40110/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the implications for the Irish Human Rights Commission following the Budget 2009 proposals to reduce its funding by 24%; his future plans for the Commission; if he will comply with the request from the UN to strengthen the independence and the capacity of the IHRC by giving it adequate...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review his decision to withdraw substitution cover from schools in 2009; if his attention has been drawn to the implications of this proposal for children, parents and teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40113/08]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: I remind the Ministers of State present, namely Deputies Máire Hoctor and John McGuinness, of the comments of the Minister for Finance on budget day. He said that spending would be concentrated on schools, health services and the protection of the elderly and the most vulnerable, and the Government side of the House applauded him for these words. The Minister of States' colleagues in the...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: We will know whether that is true in about six months.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Fianna Fáil will not listen to him.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: At least the Deputy acknowledges that he is an expert.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: They respect his views.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Some Fianna Fáil backbenchers think Deputy Bruton should be Minister for Finance.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: The Deputy should vote with this side of the House tonight.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: He should try telling it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the rate structure for the proposed €10 air travel tax; his plans to replace the proposal with a coastline tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39870/08]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the progress to date in progressing the extension to the US customs and border protection facility at Shannon Airport; if he expects these negotiations to be finalised during the term of the current US administration; when he expects legislation to come before the Houses of the Oireachtas in this regard; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will qualify for a stamp four visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39872/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy on the issue of extraordinary renditions; if there are new developments planned in this area; the implications of these new developments; if searches and inspections of aircraft are planned for Shannon Airport; if he no longer accepts assurances from the US Government in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (5 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding allocated from the Irish Aid budget in order to help alleviate the recent humanitarian crisis in Burma. [38483/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (5 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will qualify for a work permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38598/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when applications will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38441/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Nov 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of primary school class sizes in County Clare for the school year 2007-08 showing in each case the number of pupils in classes of 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39 and 40 plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37829/08]