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Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the ongoing problems faced by small rural Protestant secondary schools as a result of the budget, when will the education Ireland Bill be introduced to the House so that we can have a full discussion on it? Second, when will the sale of alcohol Bill be introduced? Last but by no means least, the industrial development Bill requires urgent discussion in the House in light of all...

Protestant Schools. (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important issue on the Adjournment. When free education was introduced in 1967, it was realised and accepted by all that the minority Protestant population throughout the Republic had the right to have their children educated at a Protestant ethos school. As a result, special arrangements were made to fund the limited number of...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the site, if he goes ahead with closure of Monaghan Army barracks; if it will be made available by public auction or if it will be transferred to another element of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40244/08]

Written Answers — Fallen Animal Collection Scheme: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of tonnes of meat and bone meal produced in each of the past ten years; the amount it cost to deal with this product on a yearly basis both in terms of storage and disposal; the position regarding the action being taken with this product in 2008 which makes him believe that the return from this product will...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be granted their area aid grant and single payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40243/08]

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I am absolutely shocked at this, but I am not surprised. I have known the Minister for a long time. I know what happened in Monaghan. I know what we were told and what happened afterwards. However, this is about 12 year old girls. This scheme was announced in August, at a time when everybody knew the economic situation in which the country found itself, and it was later withdrawn, which...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: What about a 60-year-old in Cavan? There was no bed for him.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: It is not a children's issue?

Light Rail Projects. (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress to date on feasibility studies into Luas style light rail transit systems in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, as promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39913/08]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome some aspects of this legislation. For some reason, the economy, which was in the black to the tune of €6 billion just over two years ago, is now in the red to the tune of €15 billion. That cannot be entirely attributed to outside economic issues. Some people have to answer for what has happened. I welcome the fact the social welfare budget has increased by between 15% and...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the desperate pressure on the Garda Síochána at present with the situation in Limerick, Dublin and elsewhere, will the Taoiseach bring forward the attachment of fines Bill? It was discussed in this House many years ago and its introduction was promised. As yet, however, that has not happened. Gardaí are spending time collecting fines.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the adequacy of provision for pension liabilities in the public sector; and the policy options open to him. [38747/08]

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I would like clarification on three issues. In light of the Government's U-turn on the cancer vaccine issue and the complete mismanagement of the health service, particularly in the north east, when will the health information Bill come before the House?

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the fact that the cancer vaccination programme has been cancelled owing to the unavailability of funding, when will the legal costs Bill come before this House to enable us to find a way to cut the excessive costs of tribunals? The fair deal legislation has been promised for the past two years. It has now been replaced by the nursing home support Bill which is extremely different...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding devolved grants; his views on whether it is the most cost efficient way to repair schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37949/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (4 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has studied the possibility of utilising school buses for other uses such as the transport to functions or for other relevant social or business activities in rural areas; his views on whether such a structure would allow more economic use of buses and justify the replacement of buses that are now 30 to 35 years old with more...

Fee-paying Schools. (4 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I am absolutely shocked at the idea of bringing up the Attorney General and all the spurious arguments made by the Minister.

Fee-paying Schools. (4 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: It is unbelievable. We are trying to cement a peace process, especially in the Border areas, yet schools are being put under pressure. I refer to Monaghan Collegiate School, the Royal Schools in Cavan and in Donegal and schools in Sligo, Dundalk and Drogheda, right around the Border. They are all being put under pressure by the Minister's spurious comment. It is extremely dangerous of him...

Fee-paying Schools. (4 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: That was agreed many years ago.

Fee-paying Schools. (4 Nov 2008)

Seymour Crawford: That was never an issue before.