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School Accommodation. (21 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Do we have a contingency fund?

Information and Communications Technology. (21 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: That is right.

School Accommodation. (21 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: The Minister can convey that message to her.

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (20 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of hectares of Coillte land that have not been replanted in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19612/08]

Proposed Legislation. (20 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will report on progress on the forestry Bill; when he will be in a position to publish the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19611/08]

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Before dealing with this Bill, I would like to refer to an Adjournment item from a fortnight ago, in which it seems that something I mentioned identified an individual that I did not name. In the interests of fair play, I must say that it was never intended that any individual person should have been identified by the comments on that occasion. I welcome the Minister to the House and I wish...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if arrangements have been made, similar to previous years, for the acceptance of area aid forms in the Loughrea and Tuam Agricultural Environment and Structures office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18195/08]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (8 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position with regard to her and the Health Service Executive west's proposals for the provision a new health campus and step down facilities on the site of the Grove Hospital at Tuam, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17873/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (8 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the provision of a new school as a replacement for the inadequate accommodation at present at a school (details supplied) in County Galway which is in a deplorable condition and overcrowded; and when his Department will make a decision on the matter. [17871/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 598: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to the details released by the Environmental Protection Agency that 339 public water supplies require examination from source to customer to determine whether replacements or upgrades are needed, the number of these in County Galway; the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (1 May 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts being made to broker a ceasefire in Gaza; the measures being taken to avoid a humanitarian crisis in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16878/08]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: Spoken like a man who expects something next week.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. The construction of the interconnector is a key priority in the energy White Paper and the programme for Government and I agree that there is a need to prioritise it. However, the Minister is using this Bill to give additional functions to EirGrid. On past record, EirGrid has shown tremendous capacity to delay projects...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: May I put a brief question to the Minister?

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: I have one specific question.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: I am not sure whether the Minister referred to the position of part-time students in comparison with that of full-time students. Will she clarify that point?

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department will issue a comprehensive information leaflet for parents of children with special needs in the age group of up to five years in order that these parents will know the way, when and where to access the appropriate services, the service providers, the level of service to expect, and their entitlements to support from...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (23 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received a report on the Ombudsman's findings regarding the refund of school transport costs to parents in a catchment area (details supplied) in County Galway; the number of refunds involved; and when the matter will be finalised. [15543/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the school extension and refurbishment at a school (details supplied) that has waited for several years for sanction and approval with no indication from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15544/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Apr 2008)

Ulick Burke: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the drawing up of a comprehensive information guide for parents of children with special needs in the age group of five to 18 years in order that these parents will know how, when and where to access the appropriate services for their children, who the service providers are, the level of service to expect, and their...