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Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (9 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the recently published draft regulations under the Official Languages Act 2003 on the use of the Irish language by public bodies on stationery and signage; the intention behind these regulations; if he has received feedback to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37009/06]

National Drugs Strategy. (9 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the recent discovery of a major cocaine distribution operation in Cork; the efforts that are being made to educate people regarding the dangers of cocaine use in view of its widespread availability here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37001/06]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 85: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to publish a revised climate change strategy; if he will confirm recent reports that Ireland will exceed its Kyoto target by 16 percentage points; his plans to address this overshoot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36504/06]

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (8 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 115: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered the report of the National Consumer Agency on management fees and service charges levied on owners of property in multi-unit dwellings; if he will implement those recommendations which relate to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36505/06]

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Fine Gael for tabling this motion and I thank my colleague, Deputy Broughan, for sharing his time with me, which I appreciate. This is a fundamental issue. We sometimes forget what people fundamentally need to lead healthy and comfortable lives. The Members of this House are particularly likely to forget such matters, as we often become isolated. At this stage of the country's...

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: If one is to exist in a reasonable fashion, one needs a roof over one's head, a good diet and warmth. They are basic and fundamental requirements. The Government has ensured that people cannot afford to put a roof over their heads. Most people are staying at home for far longer than they ever did before. When people manage to put a roof over their heads, they have to work longer hours at...

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: I must admit that there were no yummy mummies when I was a mummy. Other things are needed as well. Local authorities are installing central heating in all their old properties, starting with houses occupied by people over the age of 60, which is a very good idea. As someone who was born and reared in a corporation house, I can tell the House that it can be quite cold when a three-bedroom...

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Such houses now have a central heating system with no supply because people cannot afford it. People living in such houses are turning to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: At this stage in our development, I would have thought that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul should be out of business. Its philosophy is to put itself out of business when people no longer need its services. The society has said it will spend half its budget this year on ensuring that people have sufficient heat and will not die of hypothermia. If people cannot heat very humble homes in...

Energy Resources: Motion. (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: People are worried that they will not be able to afford to heat their homes or will not be able to afford the hot water needed to bath their children. Such families are operating with one fire in the sitting room. I see television advertisements every winter reminding people to check on their elderly neighbours and to make sure they have enough heat. It is a good thing to check on one's...

Written Answers — Inspector of Prisons: Inspector of Prisons (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 114: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the term of office of the Inspector of Prisons is due to expire; if it is intended to reappoint a person (details supplied) to this position; when it is planned to put the position on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36250/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 127: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received the report of a person (details supplied); the main findings of the report; if he has not yet received the report, when he expects to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36249/06]

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: We are all conscious that this Bill must be put through the House as quickly as possible. It has been delayed long enough. There are people depending on it and waiting for it to come into force. Not everyone will benefit from it but what is new? The Citizens Information Bill 2006 replaces the Comhairle (Amendment) Bill 2004. The Citizens Information Bill, like the Comhairle (Amendment)...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (2 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Transport when he intends to publish the full costings and business case for Metro north; the amount this project has cost to date; and when he expects to invite tenders for the construction of this project. [35762/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on reports that three in four children here have decayed permanent teeth by the time they are 15 years old and that half of all five year olds have rotten teeth; the measures she is putting in place to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35479/06]

Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (1 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the situation that there is no dedicated funding for cancer patients travelling to radiotherapy services outside the south east; her further views on the fact that when alternative transport arrangements are provided there is no budget for displaying this information by means of a poster or flyer; her plans to address...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason there is a two-year waiting list for orthopaedic surgery in the Cork area; her views on whether such a delay is causing undue hardship and pain to many of the 3,000 patients in Cork awaiting this type of surgery; the reasons the recommendation made by Comhairle in 1994 to appoint two extra orthopaedic surgeons to the region...

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: He has changed completely.

Leaders' Questions (1 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: He pays close attention.

Hospital Services. (1 Nov 2006)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the number of children with diabetes being treated by the paediatric diabetes unit at Cork University Hospital has risen from 120 patients in 2002 to 207 in 2006; the extra resources which will be given to the unit to cope with this extra demand; her views on whether there is an urgent...