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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (4 Dec 2007)

Ulick Burke: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action she will take to prevent Directives of EU Parliament's Environment Committee proceeding with proposals to restrict crop protection which would seriously impact on food supply especially in crops like, potatoes and other vegetable crops; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32501/07]

Tax Code. (28 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. Just 12 months ago, the Minister for Finance, in his Budget Statement, announced the mid-Shannon tax incentive scheme to support tourism in the area. The announcement was welcomed. Over previous years I and many other public representatives from the mid-Shannon area had asked the previous Minister for Finance, Charlie...

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy will not have to do so for much longer if he jumps ship.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy should deal with the issue.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: Did the Deputy not read the notes?

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: Deputy Curran is not reading all his notes.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: What about the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Devins? Did he look in the mirror?

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he has taken or can take to raise concerns regarding the possible violation of North Korean peoples' fundamental human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29391/07]

Human Rights Issues. (27 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of the Government regarding the reported restrictions on journalists and dissidents in Burma; the situation regarding the visit of Mr. Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, the UN human rights envoy to Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29390/07]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the Employment Exchange Office, King Street, Loughrea, County Galway will be restored and re-opened to the public; the reason it was closed, without notice causing hardship to persons using the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30071/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of ten additional classrooms at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30070/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it was appropriate that contributions paid under the superannuation scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Galway could be refunded, while this person was in prison to their family without their knowledge, approval or consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30072/07]

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: I wish to share time with Deputies Breen, McEntee, Deenihan, Reilly, Connaughton, Joe Carey and Clune.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: In 1999, when NEPS was established, undertakings were given by the then Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, that within five years he would establish a programme of psychological assessment throughout the country. NEPS aims were to develop a local and accessible psychological service at primary and second level following best practice in all cases. If ever a situation...

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: What does Deputy O'Connor get in return?

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: He can sing that.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy should tell that to parents.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: The Deputy is referring to a different service.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: It is time the Deputy took his head out of the sand.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Ulick Burke: Now the Deputy is getting it.