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Written Answers — Medical Research: Medical Research (31 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding provided for research into prostate cancer; the plans for further investment in research into the cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13432/11]

Written Answers — Medical Research: Medical Research (31 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding provided for research into breast and cervical cancer respectively; the plans for further investment in research into each cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13433/11]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (resumed) (25 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: I wish to share time with Deputy Kieran O'Donnell. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Despite the financial straitjacket that has been placed on us by the IMF, the Government has set out a targeted support scheme for the lower paid, the unemployed and the tourism sector. Deputy Tóibín was critical of the lukewarm responses of some organisations outside the House to the jobs...

Agriculture: Motion (24 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: In the limited time available, I wish to raise three issues. This is an exciting time in agriculture but we need to exploit some of the bottlenecks. I welcome the tabling of this Fianna Fáil motion and the all-party agreement on the principal issues. However, it is important that we focus on matters such as research and development, marketing and promotion and labelling laws. We are...

Written Answers — Garda National Immigration Bureau: Garda National Immigration Bureau (24 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of international students registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau and Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service in tabular form; the percentage of these students that attend English language colleges, further education colleges and higher education colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: On 7 September 2000 the Government signed the protocol on the Convention on the Rights of the Child which deals with the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. However, it has not yet been ratified by the Government. When will ratification take place? I am aware the UN is keen to have it ratified by all member states and all signatories before 1 January next.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (18 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 131: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 14 April 2011 and the subsequent supplementary responses (details supplied), if he will outline the progress made to date in resolving the issues between the two Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12013/11]

Report of the Standing Order 103 Select Committee: Motion (17 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: I wish to share time with Deputy Twomey. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate as one of the members of the committee that examined the CCCTB. The proposal has been around for the past ten years and one of its main objectives is to deal with double taxation and over-taxation of companies that operate in a number of member states. However, this has been addressed through...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (11 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak during this debate. I welcome the announcement made by the Minister for Finance yesterday. It is a long time since this House spoke positively about jobs. That we are doing so now should be welcomed. Deputies on the Opposition and Government benches need to place a far greater focus on jobs as we go forward. The Opposition claims that the...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (10 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to develop the rural social scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7845/11]

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate today. I wish the new Minister of State the best of luck in her role. I know that she will do an excellent job because she has a great interest in this area. I specifically want to acknowledge the tremendous work that has been done by my colleague, Deputy Neville, over a long number of years in both Houses. We would not be debating this...

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Denis Naughten: The position is not as bad as it is being spun at present. We will get out of this recession. In the past, we as a society have got out of difficulties far greater than the one we are in. If we start picking ourselves up, dusting ourselves off, and looking to the positive and what we can do well in this country, then we can drive the economy forward and deal with some of the negative...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the integrated ticketing project will be completed; the cost of the project to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8546/11]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Apr 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position regarding the road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8545/11]

Army Barracks (19 Apr 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Defence the planned developments at Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8274/11]

Emergency Planning (19 Apr 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself with the level of support available to the Defence Forces to deal with severe weather emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8273/11]

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Denis Naughten: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps he will take to address problems with Leader funds being allocated to food business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7844/11]

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Denis Naughten: I hope that comment was not directed at me in particular.

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Denis Naughten: When the Minister's officials are writing to Deputy Ó Cuív, might they also sent a copy of the figures to me? On Question No. 21, one of the core objectives of Food Harvest 2020 and the new Government is to develop the food industry. There is great potential for growth among small indigenous food companies. Not only have they the potential to create jobs, they also have the potential to...

Community Development (14 Apr 2011)

Denis Naughten: Will the Minister indicate the timescale for progressing the food issue? She may not have it to hand. Will it be weeks or a couple of months before there is clarification? The issue is important and jobs are at stake. It will have a huge impact in rural communities.