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Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: He spent his time keeping others in line.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: However, he is now totally indisciplined. Perhaps he should go back to the other House and impose some new discipline on the current Leader of the Seanad.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: I am not reading. It is an inauspicious beginning that we should in a short period put through important legislation of this nature. It seems that every important issue we debate is dealt with as an emergency and must be rushed through without the real issues being dealt with. I have had it up to the teeth with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this regard when it comes to...

Written Answers — Tax Evasion: Tax Evasion (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated as a result of tax evasion in respect of each year since 1997; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; the number of cases in which prison sentences were imposed; the sentence in each case; if he has satisfied himself with the level of court cases taken having regard to the high level of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to make changes to the legislative provisions regarding residency abroad for tax purposes, particularly in regard to the so-called Cinderella clause, whereby if a person has left the country by midnight, it does not count as a day of residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29846/04]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the recommendations of the expert committee on the installation of closed circuit television cameras in an area (details supplied) in Dublin city will be published; the number of gardaí who are employed full time in dealing with the problem of prostitution in the area; the number of women who have been arrested for...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform with regard to the decision to sell his headquarters at St. Stephen's Green, the number of staff to be relocated; the number of staff who have relocated to date; the alternative offices and premises that have been acquired for this purpose; if such premises have been purchased or leased in each case; and the purchase cost...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the weighted system for improving the allocation of teaching resources for pupils with special education needs will result in the loss of 2.2 teachers at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; if the decision in relation to this school will be reversed; if the number of schools in disadvantaged areas that are adversely...

Written Answers — Accounting Standards: Accounting Standards (16 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the proposed treatment by the European Commission of a new accounting standard issued by the International Accounting Standard Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28330/04]

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (16 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will make a statement on the implementation to date of the Irish national employment pact. [28331/04]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with the board or management of Aer Lingus on the way in which best to meet the company's capital requirements to finance the company's fleet replacement requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26956/04]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a report (details supplied) on the future of Aer Lingus; if it is intended to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26955/04]

Written Answers — Extradition Arrangements: Extradition Arrangements (2 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to an announcement by the British Home Secretary of changes in the criminal law in that country to provide that juries in child sex abuse and theft cases will in future be told of a defendant's previous convictions as a matter of course; if he has discussed these proposals with the Home...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (2 Nov 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 484: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of former residential institutions for children which have been designated under the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; the number under Catholic management; the number under Protestant management; the number under State management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27305/04]

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Joe Costello: I congratulate the Minister on her appointment. I am aware of her experience in the area of teaching and I am sure she will bring those skills and that professionalism to her new job. I wish her well. Listening to her contribution tonight was a bit like listening to the Taoiseach this afternoon. He stated that he knew all about the problems in the health service in the past 30 years and about...

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Joe Costello: I can give the Minister of State a list as long as my arm of people in his constituency and almost all other constituencies who would be willing to work as classroom assistants. If the Minister of State's problem is that he cannot fill such positions, he can send me the prospectus and I will do it for him. Ireland presents itself at airports and other points of entry as the home of bright and...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (19 Oct 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of contacts he has had with the International Committee of the Red Cross on the operation of the Geneva Convention with regard to the prisoners being held in Iraq, or who have been removed from Iraq; the number of prisoners and if they are being held in accordance with the principles of international law; if he proposes to...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (19 Oct 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's views on the statement by the UN Secretary General, Mr. Kofi Annan, that the war in Iraq was illegal; if the consequences of such for its provision of facilities at Shannon for military aircraft participating in an illegal war had been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25287/04]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (19 Oct 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the large number of buildings, including many of historical and heritage importance, in Dublin city that have been damaged or demolished in suspicious circumstances; if a Garda investigation will be carried out into the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25070/04]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Oct 2004)

Joe Costello: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to a petition presented to his predecessor and signed by almost 2,000 Argentines of Irish descent, requesting that he allow Argentine born great grandchildren of Irish nationals to become Irish nationals; the details of the response given to the petitioners; his views on the question; and if...