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Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (17 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the efforts which have been made by him to ensure that persons (details supplied) have legal representation at the Morris tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16186/05]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (17 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason questions put to the forum on fluoridation by a person (details supplied) have yet to be answered; her views on whether it is unacceptable that the forum reported while all the matters had not been addressed by the sub-committee established to address them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16025/05]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (17 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 99: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason, despite attempts, the Irish Doctors Environmental Association is unable to access minutes of the body set up to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the forum on fluoridation and despite the fact that a letter to it in April 2005 to request a copy of all minutes, under the Freedom of Information...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the fact that the European Union has not to date explicitly stated that it will not accept the outcome of the current national convention convened by the ruling State Peace and Development Council in Burma unless it meets minimum democratic standards which were set by the European Union meeting here in April 2004, he will...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he intends to act on the requests made in this correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16144/05]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (17 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 392: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to increase penalties for the owners of dogs responsible for dog dirt on streets; the additional measures he intends to take to deal with this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16024/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Transport the reports he has received on the proposed south eastern port access road in Dublin city; the proposed function of such a road; and the estimated cost for its completion. [15662/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (12 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the latest report from Dublin City Council on flood prevention measures; his estimate of the total cost for flood prevention measures in the Dublin south-east area; the amount which the Government intends to make available for such projects; when this will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Emergency Plan: Emergency Plan (12 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Transport if any of the future scenarios for exercises under the national emergency plan will involve an incident at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter [12394/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (12 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he intends to act on the requests made in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15891/05]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (12 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the basis on which schools can declare a free day for students; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such days given at short notice can cause much inconvenience for parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15890/05]

Racist Attacks. (12 May 2005)

John Gormley: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this important matter. This week, while speaking to constituents in the Portobello area, I was informed about the spraying of racist graffiti on Jewish sites in the area. I took note of the complaint and I hoped to investigate the matter further but yesterday while walking through the same area I was astonished to see graffiti...

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

John Gormley: We have heard much recently about the problem of alcohol in accident and emergency units. Why has the Government not implemented the recommendations of the task force on alcohol abuse? When can we expect to see the Bill on the control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing of alcohol products?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (12 May 2005)

John Gormley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the series of attacks on Jewish property in the Portobello area where racist graffiti consisting of swastikas and SS signs were sprayed on Jewish landmarks, the fact that this was the third such attack in recent months and the need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the Dunne inquiry is not to be published after five years; the total cost to date of this inquiry; her views on whether it has been value for money to date; if she will report on her recent meeting with the Parents for Justice group; when the new inquiry will complete its work and report; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (11 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 66: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress that has been made to date in dealing with the accident and emergency crisis; the number of new beds which have been introduced to the system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15365/05]

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (11 May 2005)

John Gormley: I said this afternoon that the strategy for primary care would help to alleviate much of the problem at accident and emergency units. The Tánaiste replied that there was under-investment in primary care strategy, a strategy which I welcome and which could deal with 90% of illnesses. Why was the last meeting of the steering group on primary care cancelled? I believe it was because the...

Health Care Strategy. (11 May 2005)

John Gormley: I thank the Minister for her reply. Does she agree that the document is excellent and acknowledges that we can deal with up to 90% of illnesses through primary care? This is an astonishing figure. However, is it not the case that the significant investment, about which the Minister has spoken, has not been forthcoming? Will she explain why the last meeting of the steering group considering...

Health Care Strategy. (11 May 2005)

John Gormley: Does the Minister agree that if we had managed properly the overruns that accrued in respect of road building projects, we could have had an excellent primary care strategy?

Written Answers — Sports Stadium: Sports Stadium (10 May 2005)

John Gormley: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the progress to date on the development of Lansdowne Road stadium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14960/05]