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Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing Deputy Carey and me to raise this important matter in the House. When our spokesperson on education and science, Deputy Brian Hayes, recently visited Ennis national school at our invitation, he was appalled at what he saw. This school was declared by the INTO in 2003 as substandard on health and safety grounds. Little has changed in the intervening...

Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Does the Minister of State think it is right for children to be taught in corridors?

Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Where did all the Celtic tiger money go?

Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: In time. When is that?

Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: It makes economic sense to go into the school even if it seems otherwise.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 on a matter of extreme importance, namely, the proposed closure of the Civil Service crèche in Ennis, County Clare and the manner in which the closure was communicated to the parents and staff. Two weeks notice is not good enough for the parents of the 47 children in which to find alternative child care. Neither is this adequate...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 352, 353 and 354 of 27 May 2008, the name of the 36 primary and six post-primary schools in County Clare that have applied for capital funding for major building projects; the priority band rating which has been applied to each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22403/08]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (5 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the high cost of oil and the affect that this continuing hike in prices is having on the Irish economy; his views on whether the application of the improved rate of exchange namely the differential between the US Dollar and the Euro is being passed on to the Irish consumer; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Pay Awards: Pay Awards (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the operation of performance related pay. [21861/08]

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

Pat Breen: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with Ministers from other Member States regarding opposition to the common corporate tax base. [21862/08]

Written Answers — Oil Prices: Oil Prices (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the high cost of oil and the effect that this continuing hike in prices is having on the economy here; his views on whether the application of the improved rate of exchange namely the differential between the US Dollar and the Euro is being passed on to the Irish consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22080/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21821/08]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when an application will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21988/08]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21989/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21990/08]

Written Answers — Airport Security: Airport Security (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Transport the level of security audits undertaken to monitor compliance with national and international aviation security standards by airlines, airports and other entities at each of the three main State airports at Cork, Shannon and Dublin for 2007; the number and frequency of those audits undertaken at each of the airports; if he has satisfied himself...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the fact that the Ukraine has opened an Embassy here he will reciprocate by opening a fully accredited Irish Embassy in the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22072/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 214 of 22 May 2008, the number of the 315 autism classes which have been approved in primary and post primary schools that are up and running; the level of funding provided for those classes; the number of those classes which have been approved for County Clare; the number in County Clare that...

Written Answers — Teacher Training: Teacher Training (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to parliamentary Question No. 214 of 22 May 2008, the details of the training programme for teachers in autism specific interventions including TEACCH, PECS and ABA through the Special Education Support Service; the number of teachers who have undertaken the programme to date; the qualifications criteria for the trainers of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Jun 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 414: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1013 of 2 April 2008, when he expects his Department to finalise its examination of the preliminary report for the Carrigaholt sewerage scheme in County Clare and issue its findings to Clare County Council; when this scheme will start construction; and if he will make a...