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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of press officers that are employed in his Department, employed in each agency reporting to his Department, were employed in his Department in 2002 and were employed in each agency reporting to his Department in 2002; and if he will provide the information in tabular readable form. [32361/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Defence if podcasts are available for download by members of the public on websites maintained by his Department and its agencies; if not, his plans to introduce podcasts as a communications tool; if so, the number of times a podcast has been downloaded to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32376/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Defence the works or measures that have taken place in 2007 to make his departmental buildings more environmentally friendly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32391/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 547: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way his Department disposes of redundant information technology equipment; if he has satisfied himself that all stored information has been removed prior to disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32353/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of press officers that are employed in his Department, employed in each agency reporting to his Department, were employed in his Department in 2002 and were employed in each agency reporting to his Department in 2002; and if he will provide the information in tabular readable form. [32368/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if podcasts are available for download by members of the public on websites maintained by his Department and its agencies; if not, his plans to introduce podcasts as a communications tool; if so, the number of times a podcast has been downloaded to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32383/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the works or measures that have taken place in 2007 to make his Departmental buildings more environmentally friendly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32398/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 595: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way his Department disposes of redundant information technology equipment; if he is satisfied that all stored information has been removed prior to disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32349/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 596: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of press officers that are employed in his Department, employed in each agency reporting to his Department, were employed in his Department in 2002 and were employed in each agency reporting to his Department in 2002; and if he will provide the information in tabular readable form. [32364/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 597: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if podcasts are available for download by members of the public on websites maintained by his Department and its agencies; if not, his plans to introduce podcasts as a communications tool; if so, the number of times a podcast has been downloaded to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 598: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the works or measures that have taken place in 2007 to make his Departmental buildings more environmentally friendly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32394/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way his Department disposes of redundant information technology equipment; if he is satisfied that all stored information has been removed prior to disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32344/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 617: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of press officers that are employed in his Department, employed in each agency reporting to his Department, were employed in his Department in 2002 and were employed in each agency reporting to his Department in 2002; and if he will provide the information in tabular readable form. [32359/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 618: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if podcasts are available for download by members of the public on websites maintained by his Department and its agencies; if not, his plans to introduce podcasts as a communications tool; if so, the number of times a podcast has been downloaded to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Dec 2007)

Damien English: Question 619: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the works or measures that have taken place in 2007 to make his Departmental buildings more environmentally friendly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32389/07]

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Damien English: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on this subject, on which I worked in recent years. As it is no longer my brief, I may not have all the up-to-date facts and figures possessed by the Minister of State. I welcome the new Minister of State with responsibility for this issue although he now has been in office for some months. He brings a genuine interest in and knowledge of this...

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Damien English: I accept that. I am not giving out. I am saying it is grand, but apart from the question and answer session it would be useful if the Minister of State could call together those who are interested to have a round table discussion on this area in order that we can offer ideas and solutions. In his speech, the Minister of State mentioned he would welcome any input from us and that he is...

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Damien English: I am sure the Acting Chairman would give me longer anyway. The review of the strategy highlighted the area of community policing. We have failed in this area in terms of tackling drugs. Youth and community policing should be a major part of the strategy and could be effective in tackling soft drug use in particular. It can also be important in terms of picking up information and finding...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Damien English: Will the Tánaiste give serious consideration to a debate on the benefits of putting new power lines underground? The Tánaiste should not be dismissive of it.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Damien English: The Tánaiste was dismissive of the matter. It is unfair to place these power lines without proper discussion. There are two Bills planned, the electricity (transfer of transmission assets) Bill and the electricity regulation (EirGrid) (amendment) Bill. If they were brought forward we could have a serious debate. People's health deserves such a debate. These power lines will be in the...