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Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Amendments Nos. 33 and 34 deal with the trigger mechanism relating to the obligation on the part of the employer to engage in consultation with employees. The Minister of State has rightly pointed out that many good practices have been built up over the years in partnerships, arising from the model of national partnership, the effects of which have trickled down into the workplace. The...

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: I support Deputy Howlin's amendment. The Minister of State should not make the excuse that because it does not fit into this legislation it is not a good idea and cannot be accommodated. All types of legislation passed over the years contain miscellaneous provisions, not least the Competition Act. In various Acts he brought forward, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment adopted...

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: They have a choice.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (21 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps he has taken to discuss and deal with the problems, as expressed by representatives of the community sector, with the implementation of the national drugs strategy; if he has met with community representatives regarding their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10768/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the staff within his Department who do not wish to decentralise; if they will move to other Departments or continue to be employed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10769/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (21 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in the Carlow division during 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10205/06]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (21 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 770: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made in respect of an application that was made to her regarding the recognition of a US qualification for primary teaching in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10459/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (21 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 791: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction a change in the school bus route which has been approved by the vocational educational committee to collect a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10741/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (21 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 900: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capital allocated into each local authority from the local government fund in respect of the years 2000 to 2005 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10904/06]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (8 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 25: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take to improve the accuracy of the electoral register; if he will implement a proper integrated system using voters PPS numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9463/06]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 31: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of his review of the overall regulation of the waste management sector with particular reference to identifying public sector obligations appropriate to service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9462/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Transport when a driver's licence application will be available for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9669/06]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (7 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide figures on the passenger numbers on the six regional air routes, which are covered under PSO contracts for each month from July 2004 to date; the cost per passenger covered by the PSO subsidy on each of the six routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9076/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (7 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on a current Health and Safety Authority survey, which identified defects relating to the condition of roads here as a factor in compromising road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9075/06]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (7 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will review the situation whereby old aged pensioners must pay up to €50 for a medical letter for the purpose of their application for a driving licence; her views on having this particular charge met by their medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8946/06]

Written Answers — Sale of Hospital: Sale of Hospital (7 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the Lacken Pitch and Putt Club, Kilkenny, will be retained for the benefit of the local community; if a decision will be made to proceed with the sale of St. Canice's Hospital, Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8947/06]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (7 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the necessary finance will be made available for the provision of a new swimming pool at Kilkenny City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8841/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (7 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason that approvals for work permits in respect of forestry employees is difficult and slow; the consequent impact on business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8949/06]

Written Answers — Workplace Fatalities: Workplace Fatalities (7 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names and addresses of the 23 construction workers who suffered fatal injuries on sites during 2004 and 2005; the location of the site in each case; the precise training in respect of each worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9423/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Mar 2006)

Phil Hogan: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a single farm payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8948/06]