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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason approval for new primary schools can be sanctioned and fast-tracked in commuter belt areas in a matter of months, while pupils and parents in rural schools must wait longer than that; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37791/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an on-site technical assessment of needs will be carried out for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo, particularly as the school has to make do with critical accommodation deficits while awaiting this assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37792/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (14 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the safety of students in County Mayo is being compromised due to changes in their school transport provision; the reason for the change in this service; and her further views on whether it is dangerous for juveniles to be in town, unsupervised and left to their own devices, for one hour before school starts...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (14 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the collection time for pupils in County Mayo (details supplied) was changed on 7 November 2006, in view of the fact that they are already in the second term of the school academic year; the reason for the time change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37794/06]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way she plans to ensure that the policy, A Vision for Change, will be fully implemented and that action will be taken on its recommendations for mental health here by all Government Departments whose roles it mentions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37206/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to increase the number of consultant rheumatologists particularly in view of the high number of people who currently have arthritis here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37246/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to undertake an agenda to implement the Comhairle na nOspidéal report regarding rheumatology services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37247/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will appoint a consultant rheumatologist in County Mayo. [37244/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting list, on a county basis, for an appointment with a rheumatologist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37245/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded and granted the respite care grant. [37261/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a report (details supplied) will be published, now that she has received a copy of it and in view of the public interest in this case; when the parents of the children affected can expect to receive a copy of the reply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37114/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 86: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's estimate of the money needed per annum to upgrade non-national roads and pavement restoration to acceptable and safe standards; the amount he provided in the Estimates for this purpose in 2006; the shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36644/06]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance when a drain at a tributary (details supplied) in County Mayo will be cleaned. [36819/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the reason a clinic service (details supplied) in County Mayo has been discontinued; the locations where those patients will go for their treatment; the reason for this service being discontinued; if the decision will be reviewed and the service restored to this area; and if she will make a statement on the...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: I agree with Deputy English that the recent energy price increases are a national scandal. I have called for the resignation of the regulator and I do so again tonight. What does he regulate? Does the regulator understand how people in this country have to live? Does he hide behind the name of the regulator? Does he have any understanding of the way businesses must operate and how people...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on introducing an increased tier of tax relief of €25,000 for rental home income arising from the leasing out of farmland for farming periods of 12 years or more subject to the same conditions as attached to the rental income relief currently available on leases of five to seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce appropriate tax arrangements in order to ensure that the maximum amount of funds are available to offset grower costs arising from the closure of the sugar beet industry. [36456/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that no capital gains tax arises on the disposal of farmland to a local authority for road building or road widening purposes, provided that the proceeds of the compensation are reinvested in farm business assets or to fund retirement income; and his views on introducing this measure in budget 2007. [36457/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will increase the CAT tax class thresholds in line with the general increases in asset values and where the principal private residence is situated off farm, it should be excluded from the assessment of gross assets. [36458/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Ring: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will substantially expand the excise relief scheme for renewable energy in budget 2007 to ensure the development of a sustainable biofuel industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36459/06]