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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of farm assist on a county basis; the total value of farm assist payments; the estimated savings on foot of budget 2012 changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3611/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the closure of a Garda station (details supplied); if an evaluation of the impact on the local community has been completed; if he will reconsider this decision; if he will ensure that a community garda is appointed to the area serviced by the station; the total cost to date of refurbishments and the total value of the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 5 April 2010, the current backlog in processing applications for naturalisation; when applications currently being processed were originally received by the immigration service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4019/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, further to Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 5 April 2010, the current backlog in processing applications for long-term residency five-year stamps; when applications currently being processed were originally received by the immigration service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 669: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to extend the expiry date of medical cards in respect of persons who have returned their review forms on time but their medical cards have expired by the time a decision is made on their review. [3936/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 683: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 133 of 15 December 2010, if he will outline the progress made to date on the opening of the hospice facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4031/12]

Written Answers — Future Skills Needs: Future Skills Needs (19 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to meet the future skills needs of industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2727/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (19 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the important pastoral role which guidance counsellors play and the scale of youth suicide, if he will review the changes as outlined in budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3101/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (19 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to reduce the impact of budget cuts on rural schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2728/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the closure of a garda station (details supplied); if an evaluation of the impact on the local community has been completed; if he will reconsider this decision; if he will ensure that a community garda is appointed to the area serviced by the station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3094/12]

Written Answers — Energy Market Regulation: Energy Market Regulation (18 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reforming the energy market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2534/12]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (18 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Western Development Commission paper Why Invest in Gas which outlines the clear benefit of extending natural gas distribution network to the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2533/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 170: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the consideration to date on the type of structure of the proposed property tax; if it will be based on house or site size or on the valuation of the house and or site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2867/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (18 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 169: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans he has to direct local authorities to revise their development contribution schemes in view of the introduction of the household tax and imminent introduction of the septic tank charge, water charge and property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2866/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current timeframe for processing citizenship applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2733/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current timeframe for processing stamp 4 residency applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2734/12]

Gas Exploration (18 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Will the Minister of State clarify whether the licensing procedure will be suspended until the research in this regard is available? Does he not think it is bizarre that young couples cannot build in County Leitrim because of the EPA standards relating to septic tanks, yet he is considering causing mini-earthquakes that could have an impact on ground-water? Is he aware that a number of...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (17 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date on resolving the issue of undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1947/12]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (17 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress being made on bilateral Economic Partnership Agreements between the EU and third countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1948/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Jan 2012)

Denis Naughten: Question 80: To ask the Taoiseach if his Department runs a graduate internship programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1887/12]