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Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (30 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has met with the Bankers Federation of Ireland to discuss the report Do the Poor Pay More? in view of its finding that the poor are being pushed towards moneylenders due to the fact that they are unable to open bank accounts; the outcome of any such meeting; the specific requests he made or intends to make to the federation...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (29 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 30: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé sásta go bhfuil an t-easaontas a bhí ann idir Foras na Gaeilge agus na heagrais dheonacha leigheasta anois; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [22574/05]

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Given the continuing fallout from the Morris tribunal report and controversy on matters requiring clarification, especially the issue of when the Carty summary was available and its substance and the redesignation of a murder investigation into a hit and run accident——

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: ——that was telegraphed to nobody for two and a half years, is the Taoiseach prepared to change the terms of reference of the Morris tribunal?

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: It is a matter for legislation. There are two options. The first is to change the terms of reference of the tribunal to allow the matters outlined to be investigated and the second is to refer both Morris reports to the Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, which will meet in July.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: The committee is meeting in July——

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: What is the Taoiseach's reply on legislation?

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 119: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the EU directive on environmental impact assessment is being applied properly in the case of road plans, particularly the requirement to consider alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22202/05]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 573: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to review and reform the law relating to the protection of personal privacy; if a body has been set up to advise on the issue; if so, its terms of reference; if submissions will be invited; the timescale envisaged for deliberations and recommendations; if the introduction of the promised Defamation Bill will...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the Dublin City Childcare Committee is still awaiting additional funding under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 to fulfil its programme objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22041/05]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 625: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to a warning (details supplied) that cocaine use among young persons had now reached higher levels than heroin ever had; the steps being taken to reduce the supply of cocaine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22874/05]

Written Answers — Equality Matters: Equality Matters (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 626: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recent ruling of the High Court in a case taken by the Equality Authority that Portmarnock Golf Club can continue to exclude women as full members; if he will consider amending the Equal Status Act 2000 to deal with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22875/05]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 627: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will detail the circumstances under which a person (details supplied) was taken into custody and shortly afterwards transferred to the intensive care unit of a Dublin northside hospital. [22876/05]

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: What about screening?

Cabinet Committees. (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: In view of today's report on the national survey of drug-related suicides and the significant increase which has taken place in recent years, and given that serious drug abuse is a feature of national life rather than of urban life——

Cabinet Committees. (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: ——will the Taoiseach consider making the Minister of State with responsibility for drugs strategy and housing solely responsible for drugs strategy because of the extent of the problem?

Cabinet Committees. (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: It is in health and so on.

Northern Ireland Issues. (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: I reiterate the point regarding the case of Christy McGrath.

Northern Ireland Issues. (28 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Was the response from the British Prime Minister positive? The letter mentioned last week is the letter which came to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights but that is merely a six month's late reply to a letter sent by the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. Is the Taoiseach prepared to go down the road which he suggested last...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (23 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the manner in which it is intended to monitor and ensure enforcement of the recent announcement regarding equal gender representation on State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21473/05]