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Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (19 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the changes put in place in the application and appeal procedures for foreshore licences following the experience gained from the Corrib gas onshore pipeline; when he expects a new application for a pipeline route to the proposed Bellanaboy processing terminal; and the timetable and procedures that will be...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (19 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Much of what I want to say has been said so I will be brief.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (19 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: The Minister of State will be delighted to know that. The message is clear. A proper appeals mechanism is required, as far as the Opposition is concerned. I appended my name to the amendments because I do not see provision for such a mechanism in the Bill. In any system we need to have fairness and justice, and also what we call a separation of powers so the same people who are making...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (19 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: I wish to have the business of the House suspended under Standing Order 31 to discuss an issue of urgent public importance, namely, the revelation by RTE news that between 70 and 100 families whose children were given blood products not properly screened for the hepatitis C virus are to be contacted; and the need for the Minister for Health and Children to determine exactly how the situation...

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: I do not know whether tackling corruption in Government is still part of the Progressive Democrats agenda, but when will the Criminal Justice (UN Convention against Corruption) Bill be published?

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (18 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will expand on his comments that a half a million additional jobs could be created as a result of the Government's research and development strategy, detailing his views on where such jobs will arise; his further views on whether Government research and development expenditure represents effective value for money; and the assessment methods...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken to close the loophole where SSIA holders transferring into pension have received an additional €2,500 benefit. [33197/06]

Written Answers — Forestry Industry: Forestry Industry (17 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the forestry planting rates for the past 15 years; if these are meeting existing targets; the reason for the fall-off in planting in recent years; her plans to ensure that the Government's existing target is met and exceeded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32924/06]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (17 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her Department's role in the implementation of the recommendations of the Taskforce on Obesity; if she has satisfied herself in relation to progress in implementing these recommendations; if she is further satisfied regarding the results to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32925/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 247: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the increase in the number of break-ins around the Northumberland Place area of Dublin; the steps the Gardaí have taken to deal with this issue; if there are any closed circuit television cameras located in the area; if there are plans to locate CCTV cameras there; and if...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of meetings she has had with MRSA sufferers and their families; if she has implemented their recommendations; the reason no civic director for tackling MRSA has been appointed; if she intends to appoint such a director; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32627/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the assumption by Irish troops of the lead role in the UN task force in Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32303/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the request for a treatment centre and after care service for the greater Drogheda area made by the Drogheda Community Drugs and Alcohol Forum will be granted; her views on whether a treatment centre such as the one requested is vital and essential, in view of the alarming increase in drug and alcohol abuse in the community in...

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation regarding the mission of Irish soldiers to be deployed to Lebanon; the number of troops involved; their duties; the locations where they will be stationed; if the overall mission is required to disarm Hizbollah; if this deployment will require the approval of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32459/06]

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: The Minister stated yesterday and repeated today that this mandate is considerably more robust than the previous one. Does this mean we could be drawn into hostilities at some stage? From what the Minister stated yesterday and today, the nature of our role in assisting the Lebanese Government is not clear. Deputy Coveney said yesterday we will be assisting the Lebanese Government to disarm...

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Hizbollah clearly has a great interest in the Palestinian problem. As part of the overall settlement, will the West Bank and Gaza Strip not also be discussed?

Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence the further developments in Ireland's involvement with EU battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32267/06]

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: I remind the Minister that the Government produced just one speaker during one of the debates yesterday.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: Yes.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

John Gormley: I did indicate, a Cheann Comhairle, with respect.