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Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (2 Oct 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the commission of investigation into the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32842/08]

Garda Operations. (2 Oct 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the latest position in regard to Garda Operation Trace into the disappearance of six women in the Leinster area who are feared to have been murdered; his views on the progress made by the Garda investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32843/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Oct 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the operation of the aviation public service obligation flights; the cost of operating the air PSOs; his views on extending routes between Waterford and Dublin for example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32522/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Oct 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will bring forward measures to enhance the regulatory powers of the Commission for Aviation Regulation which includes an early warning mechanism for airline companies and operators that are experiencing difficulties; if he will introduce legislation specifically aimed at enhancing the rights and protection of airline travellers; and if he...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (30 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the review of radiology in the north east has been completed; when the report of the review will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32149/08]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (30 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to provide additional public long stay elderly care beds in order to address the growing need for such facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32160/08]

Hospital Acquired Infections. (30 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I get the impression from the Minister's replies that the concentration is on identifying when someone has an infection and then treating it. That is very important, but it is more important to ensure that people do not get the infection in the first place. I am always shocked to see health workers leaving hospital at 1 p.m. for their lunch or going out to do their shopping in their uniform...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (25 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will borrow to fund current expenditure during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal to absorb the pension fund assets and liabilities of public bodies into the Exchequer accounts; if a full assessment of these assets and potential liabilities has been undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31318/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (25 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will allocate the €101 million funding set aside in 2008 for the introduction of the fair deal scheme to ease the financial pressure on families who are facing significant nursing home bills due to the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31674/08]

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Some €110 million was set aside last year to introduce the fair deal, but clearly the legislation in that regard will not be produced in advance of this year's budget and the money will remain unspent. Will the Tánaiste ensure that the upcoming budget will provide for that money to be released to health boards to alleviate the suffering of families and assist them with elderly people in...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: The Ceann Comhairle knows as well as I do that €110 million was set aside for the fair deal. It is in an account somewhere and remains unused while people are suffering. People are put to the pin of their collar trying to keep elderly relatives in nursing homes, but the Government does nothing.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (24 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for her decision to cut the FÁS apprenticeship budget by €36 million over the next 18 months, particularly at a time when there is a need to retrain and upskill workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30921/08]

Written Answers — Internal Audits: Internal Audits (24 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the inquiry being carried out into allegations of financial irregularities in FÁS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30920/08]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: They have nothing else to do.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: This Bill will pass, as the previous speaker has stated, but I am not certain at this stage that it should. We all believe the establishment of an independent commission to consider boundary revisions because of shifts in population, such as increases or decreases, was a very good idea. We all have an interest in the democratic process but those of us with a specific personal interest...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: This is a new Bill and the Taoiseach is already talking about amendments. How ridiculous can one get?

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding his target as part of the Programme for Government's target of a 3% cut in carbon emissions; the way he will meet that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28037/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (10 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the north south interconnector and the report into overhead versus underground transmission lines which was due for publication in early June 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28038/08]