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Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel based in each of the Army barracks in Monaghan and Cavan; his views on whether it is essential that these personnel remain in this area until the Good Friday Agreement and St. Andrews Agreement are fully settled in and security has been taken over in full by the Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement on...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Hear, hear.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I agree with my constituency colleague that when times are tough, tough decisions must be made. I remember that some years ago, such tough decisions were made by Governments, only to be voted down over small technicalities. I can remember that not much support was forthcoming from the Opposition during the BSE crisis. The only thing done was that people were dragged through this House in...

Overseas Missions. (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Army personnel based overseas; the locations of same; the number of personnel in each of those locations; if he is satisfied that all such activity can be justified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35128/08]

Defence Forces Remuneration. (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: As someone living near the Border, I appreciate the service provided by the Army as a backup to the Garda in a difficult situation. The Minister mentioned foot and mouth disease and other matters, but my main concern is that, as part of the reorganisation, Monaghan town barracks will be closed. While this does not relate to the question, the Minister discussed reorganisation and how he has...

Defence Forces Remuneration. (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: It relates to Border duty, as the closure of the barracks will have a major effect on the area.

Defence Forces Remuneration. (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I assure the House that I will table one. I would appreciate the Minister's comments because the families of the 200 personnel will be affected in a matter of a few weeks.

Defence Forces Remuneration. (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Minister.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I wish to raise three matters. When will the planning and development Bill be introduced in light of issues regarding the spatial strategy and hub status? I ask about the industrial development Bill in the context of the 200 personnel to be removed from jobs in Monaghan Army barracks. We need some jobs created in recompense. Third, and by no means least, I am sure the Tánaiste is aware...

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: The meeting to do that will take place tomorrow.

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: We were assured that nothing would be done unless——

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: When will the health information Bill be introduced to tell us the truth on that?

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: What about the industrial development Bill, which comes under the remit of the Tánaiste's Department?

Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: There is no urgency on it.

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (21 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 579: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of capitation grant made available to ordinary national schools, disadvantaged national schools and gaelscoileanna on a per pupil basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35583/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (21 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 580: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of the school buses that are privately owned; the number of buses owned by Bus Éireann; if he is satisfied that full use is being made of the Bus Éireann buses at times other than those necessary for the transport of school children; his views on whether alternative uses such as for tours or functions could minimise...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (21 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 581: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made towards the extension and restructuring of a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if there is a difficulty in the transfer of deeds; if so if he will make every effort to have this dealt with quickly; when this school will be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35585/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress towards the restructuring of a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35586/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for devolved funding by a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan to replace the existing building which is overcrowded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35587/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 584: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress regarding a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan in which children and teachers have to use the N2 national primary route as part of their campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35588/08]