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Ministerial Staff. (21 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: One adviser gone.

Ministerial Staff. (21 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Our hearts go out to the unfortunate, under-paid and over-stressed advisers, especially since they were not even consulted in the context of the recent crisis when they could have been very useful. It begs the question in what type of work they are involved. Do they deputise for Ministers? Do they attend meetings instead of Ministers? Do they do so at home or abroad? To what extent do they...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to take to reduce the long delays associated with applications for the disabled persons grants which are caused by a shortage of occupational therapists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6261/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance when a P45 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6158/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when rent support will be offered in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [6255/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Transport the procedure to be followed in the case of a driver being disqualified under section 49 (4) and 6([i]a[/i]) of the Road Traffic Acts, while the driver, a holder of a provisional licence, subsequently passed a full driving test while still under disqualification and who is now anxious to clarify the way in which to proceed to acquisition of a...

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that the ban on meat and bonemeal or any other similar imports here is effective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6280/06]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that all meat and meat products imported here are subjected to the same rigorous husbandry and traceability regulations applicable here and in the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6281/06]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to promote the sale of Irish beef and dairy products worldwide in view of increased competition from outside the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6282/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she will take to promote the growing of biofuels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6283/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the support available for biofuel production in the aftermath of CAP reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6284/06]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her future plans for the expansion of the dairy industry, with particular reference to exports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6285/06]

Written Answers — Agriculture Policy: Agriculture Policy (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her long-term plans for the development of the agricultural sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6286/06]

Written Answers — Agriculture Policy: Agriculture Policy (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the countries most likely to present serious competition to Irish agricultural exports on world markets in the future; her plans to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6287/06]

Written Answers — Agriculture Policy: Agriculture Policy (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for sustainability of the agricultural sector in the future in view of the impact of the WTO and CAP reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6288/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has had discussion with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with a view to alleviating some of the impact of the nitrates directive, having particular regard to her Department's interpretation as to the way in which the directive should be enforced; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider under other criteria an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6245/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6246/06]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the decision not to grant refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the existence of clear evidence to suggest a danger to their life and well-being if returned to their homeland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6248/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (16 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if extended residency will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 who has demonstrated strong reasons to fear for his health and safety in the event of return to his homeland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6249/06]