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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (7 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he will be attending the hearings of the European Parliament's temporary committee on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transport and illegal detention of prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36214/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (7 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's position regarding the drafting and adoption of standards in the Council of Europe to reinforce human rights protection regarding the issues of alleged secret detention in Europe and extraordinary renditions from and through Europe; the deliberations the Committee of Ministers in the Council of Europe has had, or intends...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport the cost benefit analysis carried out on the major roads programme laid down in the 2000 to 2006 National Development Plan; the time reduction targets set for major roads; and the most recent measured journey times on national roads here. [35862/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures proposed by the Road Safety Authority to improve road safety; and the steps he will take to implement said proposals. [35861/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (2 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools here that currently have Model United Nations or Model European Parliament Programs available for their students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35980/06]

White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: The White Paper has been warmly received by the NGO community and I welcome many aspects of it. During the summer I was in New York with the Taoiseach and the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan. On my return I stated that the Taoiseach's speech had been well received at the UN. Ireland's good work is acknowledged, particularly by those in sub-Saharan Africa. Ireland is playing a...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a common waiting list was considered as part of the 2001 health strategy; the reason for its exclusion; her views on whether it would introduce greater equality into the system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35454/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department has carried out studies on the possible impact of a common waiting list; her views on whether this would introduce greater equality into the system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35455/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (26 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 201: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority parks or parks and landscape services departments that are staffed with professionally qualified landscape horticulturists, landscape architects or landscape managers; the local authorities which run such departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34988/06]

Written Answers — Recreational Amenities: Recreational Amenities (26 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 202: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Ministerial directives, strategies or policies, his Department has issued in relation to the planning, design and management of green spaces and parks during the current Government's term of office; if guidelines or directives to county managers in respect of parks or open spaces matters have been...

Written Answers — Recreational Amenities: Recreational Amenities (26 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 203: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a unit or permanent staff in his Department responsible for policy development for parks and green spaces. [34990/06]

Written Answers — Recreational Amenities: Recreational Amenities (26 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 204: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department provides specific, ring-fenced financial supports for the capital development of parks or green space infrastructure at local Government level. [34991/06]

Written Answers — Recreational Amenities: Recreational Amenities (26 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 205: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a statutory basis to the provision of green spaces and parks, not including the planning codes; and if there is a duty on local authorities to provide parks. [34992/06]

Written Answers — Recreational Amenities: Recreational Amenities (26 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 206: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent situation in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 6, he is preparing legislation for the protection, planning, design and management of green spaces and parks. [34993/06]

High Level of Suicide in Irish Society: Statements (26 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: It is very important that we discuss this topic at length in the House. We have spoken about it in committees, but this is the first time we have done so in the Chamber. At a time of unprecedented economic growth and prosperity, why is there an increase in suicide? There are several answers to the question. If one reads the report, one can get an indication of that. Going back 100 years,...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent meeting with Sudan's Foreign Minister, Mr. Lam Akol, at the UN in which the Minister outlined the Irish Government's concerns regarding the situation in Darfur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34478/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to a company (details supplied) carrying out activities in a residential area; her views on whether this activity is in breach of health and safety standards; if she will investigate this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34741/06]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: The Deputy should take the time to familiarise herself with them.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: The Deputy does not know what she is saying.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: I see Deputy Fiona O'Malley is leaving. I was about to be very generous by acknowledging that any Minister for Health and Children has an unenviable task. It is not an easy job.