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Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2006)

Shane McEntee: I am pleased this issue is to be discussed. I have no doubt the initiative arose from a meeting the Minister and I attended a week or two ago. A number of classes were offered by the Leader programme and the biggest attendance was at one of the classes for alternative energy. Energy policy will affect us all so rather than argue the points I will raise matters for discussion. The price of oil...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (3 May 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the current situation whereby driver testers are failing to carry out the required number of driving tests; the measures he intends to take to ensure that existing testing requirements are reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16202/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 May 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Transport if he intends to introduce additional targeted measures to reduce the level of road deaths among non-nationals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16201/06]

Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Shane McEntee: We all thought we would have an accident-free May bank holiday weekend but it turned out to be the worst on our roads in years. Will the Taoiseach indicate if a date has been set for the introduction of the road traffic Bill?

Leaders' Questions. (25 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: That is putting a spin on it.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: The Minister for Agriculture and Food promised the few farmers left in the country that they would receive their single payment grant by the end of January. This has not yet happened. Communications with the Department on the payments are hard to establish. What can be done to ensure these payments are made before Easter?

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (6 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he or others, with or without his authority, have entered into discussions with RTE or those in the private sector in the context of the likely contents of the proposed Broadcasting Bill; if agreements or conclusions have been arrived at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13843/06]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (6 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which the digital hub has developed with particular reference to its benefit to the region; the extent to which its objectives have been achieved to date; if targets met are in line with the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13842/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (5 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will amend the rules and programme for secondary schools in respect of the subject requirement for leaving certificate Irish; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13363/06]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (5 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the national youth work development plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13364/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (4 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the latest developments in Ireland's efforts to assist the undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13028/06]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006, which I support. Ten years ago there were few, if any, apartment developments in County Meath, a position which has changed dramatically in the past five years. Major developments in Ashbourne, Bettystown and other towns in the county are a sight to behold and apartment developments now sit alongside...

Foreign Conflicts. (4 Apr 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has held discussions with his EU counterparts with regard to the alleged fraudulent handling of Iraqi money set aside for reconstruction work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13050/06]

School Accommodation. (30 Mar 2006)

Shane McEntee: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the important matter of the lack of facilities at Ashbourne community school. Ashbourne is one of the fastest growing communities not only in Meath but in Ireland. Within living memory it was a small, rural village. The local community school lies at the heart and well-being of Ashbourne and the surrounding area. I visited Ashbourne community school...

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (30 Mar 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance the underlying assumptions that he has made regarding the impact of consumption and on saving of the maturing of SSIAs. [12499/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Mar 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for the replacement of dilapidated prefabricated classrooms at a school (details supplied) in County Meath. [12581/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Mar 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals for the provision of appropriate physical education facilities, canteen facilities and extra classrooms to meet the critical needs of a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12582/06]

Written Answers — Live Exports: Live Exports (29 Mar 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure adequate shipping capacity for the live export of calves to continental Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12026/06]

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Shane McEntee: My son is waiting three years for the test.

Live Exports. (29 Mar 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure that adequate shipping capacity is provided at peak periods for the export of excess quantities of live calves to continental Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12025/06]