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Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (13 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the call by the Garda Representative Association for consideration of the possibility of allowing gardaí to carry pepper sprays in view of the increasing number of violent attacks on members of the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34530/07]

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (13 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the work to date of the Garda Ombudsman Commission. [34531/07]

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I am loth to cut across Deputy Sheehan.

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I am loth to cut Deputy Sheehan off as the Boundary Commission has decided 50% of the Cork North-Central constituency will be rural. I support Deputy Sheehan on his point. Last year I raised an issue on a report from the Pensions Board. If a spouse dies and the remaining spouse remarries, be they male or female, they lose the deceased spouse's pension.

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: It was promised legislation. The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance stated that as soon as he read the report, he would consider legislation in the area.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (12 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the study group to examine the possible introduction of the use of roll over protection systems in Irish troop carrying vehicles, which he was due to receive in early December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34162/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Promotions: Defence Forces Promotions (12 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Defence if the revised arrangements for enlisted personnel in the Defence Forces will be agreed by the target date of December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34163/07]

Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Minister for Health and Children is sitting next to the Taoiseach, does she intend to publish the report on diabetic services for juveniles? It is a glaring fact that services for children with diabetes in the southern region are lacking. Do we have to put up with this two-tier service? If one lives in Dublin, one has a good service but if one lives in the south, one has an...

Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Will it take as long as the diabetes report?

Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: But we cannot get it.

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: How are they going to pay for it?

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Will we get it in schools?

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Because the Taoiseach has not looked for the evidence — that is why; he does not look.

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (11 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that following the significant reduction in the number of religious personnel who traditionally provided extensive management and administration services as well as teaching services in the voluntary secondary school sector, the burden of management has fallen heavily on the shoulders of...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 795: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of legal cases her Department is involved in with parents of children with special needs who have initiated legal proceedings against the State; the estimated legal cost of these actions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34408/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 796: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the legal costs and compensation paid per year over the past five years in legal proceedings involving children with special needs who have taken legal actions against the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34409/07]

Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Sorry, I meant Ceann Comhairle.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Will still smell as sweet.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: The report presented to the Minister for Education and Science in October 2006 by the National Council for Special Education contained a framework for appealing decisions at local level. When will the report's recommendations be implemented and an appeals system put in place?

Legislative Programme. (11 Dec 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the student support Bill has not been published; if the heads of the Bill have been agreed by Government; if it has been sent to the parliamentary draughtsman's Office; if so, when; if she will introduce it in the Dáil or Seanad; if she will have it published before the Christmas recess 2007; and if she will make a...