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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 161 of 27 February 2008, when the next batch of schools to commence construction will be announced; if a school (details supplied) in County Clare will be included in this list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17759/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a full time special needs assistant will be reinstated for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17776/08]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in conjunction with the Garda Síochána, his attention has been drawn to plans to increase the number of gardaí in a town (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17862/08]

Written Answers — Purchase of Lands: Purchase of Lands (8 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 576: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 505 of 11 March 2008, when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17365/08]

Written Answers — Chief State Solicitor's Office: Chief State Solicitor's Office (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 65: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17008/08]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding for facilities for disadvantaged schools is still available (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17007/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 191: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 506 of 11 March 2008, when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16995/08]

Human Rights Issues. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has discussed the forthcoming 2008 Olympics in Beijing; if the Government will be represented at the opening ceremony at the Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16866/08]

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason World Trade Organisation talks were taken off the agenda for the recent GAERC meeting; if he had informal discussions with his EU colleagues regarding Ireland's concerns at Commissioner Mandelson's disregard of his EU mandate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16867/08]

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is obvious that it was only following the march by 10,000 farmers in Dublin two weeks ago tomorrow that the Government woke up to the problem we face. This issue not only concerns the farming lobby, but our national interest is at stake, given that we are the fourth largest exporter of beef in the world. I wish to put a number of questions to...

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: I wish to ask a brief supplementary.

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Pat Breen: Nobody wants the veto to be used, but I take it the Minister of State is confirming we can use our veto in this regard. The Taoiseach was given assurances by Commissioner Barosso when he met him last week about copperfastening Ireland's veto in the taxation area. I take it the Minister is confirming that Ireland could use its veto if necessary.

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the contact he has had with the National Consumer Agency regarding the large price differences for the same goods sold in the UK and here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16694/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a design team will be sanctioned for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16801/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 859 of 2 April 2008, when an application will be processed for persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16911/08]

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: I wish to share time with Deputy Terence Flanagan, who obviously will not contribute before the sos but later in the afternoon.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: I welcome this Bill. There is a general consensus throughout the House that the bringing forward of this legislation will streamline third level education, and that is welcome. The Minister's press release on 5 February 2008 stated that the Bill would streamline the administrative procedures for the management of the student grant awarding process, which is welcome. The decision in this...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: The House is almost empty. I had expected that many people would follow proceedings on the Internet but, unfortunately, other events in Washington will take precedence. Before the debate adjourned I was discussing the cost of living for students, particularly accommodation costs. I also referred to my sons who have completed primary, secondary and third level education. Before entering...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the Health Service Executive plans to transfer all acute inpatient care from Monaghan General Hospital to Cavan General Hospital and all emergency surgery from Our Lady's Hospital Navan and out of hours emergency surgery from Louth County Hospital in Dundalk to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, additional resources...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Pat Breen: Question 88: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the European Commission President Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso on a visit to Dublin recently; if he discussed the importance of protecting the future of farmers here during the World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15948/08]