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Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (25 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: That just underlines the difficulties that are out there for small businesses. The Government is not helping in other areas. The cost of doing business here is high, as it is an expensive country in which to operate. An increase in commercial rates was announced last night in Dublin, which will affect small firms. I served with the Minister of State on Cork City Council. Coming up to the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding allocated under scéim na mbóithre áise, on a gaeltacht area basis in 2007 and to date in 2008; the estimated budget for this scheme for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40851/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will make a decision on an application for naturalisation from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40781/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to deal with out of State drivers who drive above the speed limits here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39905/08]

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

Deirdre Clune: I hope the Minister will have a change of heart about this motion and not force the Deputies on the Government side to vote against it. I have listened to speakers on the Government side almost justifying not introducing this vaccination programme. They say it will only affect 70%. We have heard the New England Journal of Medicine quoted, contradicted and riders attached to the quotes....

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

Deirdre Clune: Deputy Crawford and I will share our time equally. As with any downturn in any economy, in this economic climate social welfare has become so much more important. So many people who lose their jobs will turn to the State to help them financially and in providing opportunities for them to get back into the workforce, which would be the objective of most of the population. Last week we saw a...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will take steps to fill the vacancies which exist on the board of the Cork Airport Authority; when he will appoint a chairperson of the Cork Airport Authority; the reason for the ongoing delay in making these appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39200/08]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (11 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to develop and extend the juvenile diversion programme and the youth diversion projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39198/08]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (11 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to progress the planned installation of a closed circuit television system on College Road, University College, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39199/08]

Social Welfare Benefits. (11 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made on the reform of rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39390/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his proposal to cut the grant he allocates to Protestant faith schools will have a detrimental effect on the future of these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38991/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will consult with patrons and boards of management of Protestant faith schools with a view to assessing the effect the changes he announced to their grant allocation will have on the delivery of their education programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38992/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be progressed in view of the capital funding announced in Budget 2009; the timetable for this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39045/08]

Cancer Vaccine: Statements (6 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I was struck by the Minister's opening statement to the effect that her objective is to deliver better outcomes for patients. The Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, has produced stark figures on how many deaths this vaccination would prevent, as well as on how many people and their families need not experience trauma, pain and anguish. The Minister's decision, which is based on...

Tax Code. (4 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue again. The Minister is familiar with the Cork docklands, which lie to the east of the city. The area has been recognised by both local authorities in the Cork region as having the potential for development. For more than six years, the authorities have promoted it and succeeded in gaining priority recognition for it in the national development...

Tax Code. (4 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: On a point of clarification, the Minister, Deputy Martin, referred to allocations under the gateway innovation fund for 2009. Is the allocation for 2009 or 2010? I understood the allocation was to be made available in 2010.

Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (4 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Although it is late in the evening and not many Members are present, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak for the first time on the budget. In particular, I wish to use some of my time to concentrate on the education cutbacks, which constituted a highly negative and retrograde step. I also will focus on the vulnerable in our society and those who cannot speak for themselves....

Training Programmes: Motion (4 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I support the motion. Tomorrow we expect the latest figures on unemployment and expect they will be negative and that unemployment will have soared. Deputy Varadkar mentioned unemployment among young people and I will make further comment on that area. The number of unemployed under 25 year olds is a matter to which the Government should give serious attention. The figures for September...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the criteria she uses to establish eligibility for a medical card based on medical reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36933/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (29 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Transport the funding he has provided for green routes, on an itemised basis, under the Cork area strategic plan; the funding he proposes to provide to these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37367/08]