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Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Deputy Breen began his contribution by saying how proud he was that the people of County Clare voted "Yes", and I am delighted for him that they did. My own constituency had the highest "No" vote in the country, with a 66% "No" vote, even though we also had a very united campaign among the politicians favouring a "Yes" vote. However, the more we united, the bigger the "No" vote grew. That...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a decision will be expedited in respect of a recent medical card application for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22808/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of autism units established by his Department, estimated to be 270, which are located in temporary or prefab accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22706/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 652: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff from his Department who moved to the Department of Social and Family Affairs following the recent ministerial change; the sections of his Department they had worked in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22720/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 654: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there was recently a total change of personnel in the building unit of his Department in Tullamore; the reason this occurred; the consequences for schools that are attempting to progress various applications under the building section of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22740/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 655: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of the autism specific units established by his Department that have access to speech and language services and occupational therapy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22754/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in the country that have two storey prefab classrooms on their school campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22755/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the change in policy in respect of extra expenditure items costing more than €1,000 which must be sanctioned by a special committee established within his Department, where previously such items of expenditure were determined by officials who are dealing with schools on a daily basis; if he will confirm that this is the position;...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 690: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of classes of more than 30 pupils in primary education in each year during the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23001/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 693: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that more than 45 new books have recently been published by a variety of book suppliers in respect of post-primary education textbooks available for the 2008/2009 school year; his views on whether this is excessive in terms of the pressure it puts on parents and students to purchase these...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 713: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on changing the chemistry examination for the 2009 leaving certificate examination in view of the concerns that students of this subject have articulated in having the subject on the same day as English paper two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23123/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 745: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on his efforts to provide permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23554/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 746: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on his efforts to provide permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23555/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 747: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a target opening date for the first planned second level school at Clonburris, Lucan, County Dublin in order to allow County Dublin Vocational Education Committee as appointed patron to proceed with the tasks of establishing an interim board of management, seeking suitable accommodation and pre-enrolling; and if...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the IBEC-sponsored programme which resulted in funding of over €5 million a year since 2005 for the provision of broadband in schools will not be continued under the schools broadband access programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22384/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance if there are alternative methods for low income pensioners to claim back on their medical expenses in the same way as tax-payers are allowed to claim against their income tax; the way they can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22054/08]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 416: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if grant schemes are available for reconstruction work taking place in an effort to conserve listed structures; the way they can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22043/08]

Written Answers — Witness Protection Programme: Witness Protection Programme (28 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he proposes to take to enhance the witness protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21117/08]

Written Answers — Witness Protection Programme: Witness Protection Programme (28 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the witness protection programme is functioning effectively and that the State is maximising its potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21116/08]

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (28 May 2008)

Brian Hayes: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of public private partnership infrastructural projects due to be commenced between present and 2012; the cost of these projects; the target completion time for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21315/08]