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Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on his meeting with the chairman of the Cork Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27795/07]

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I would like to share time with Deputies Terence Flanagan and Kehoe.

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: The House is discussing the serious issue that has arisen in Portlaoise. Many Deputies received an education when this shocking news became known. Seven women who had been given the all-clear in Portlaoise have now been told that there was a misdiagnosis and that they have breast cancer. These revelations have rocked public confidence in the health system. Women throughout the country who...

Written Answers — Native Livestock Breeds: Native Livestock Breeds (6 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the assistance available from her Department to assist the increase in numbers of native rare breeds of cattle and sheep. [27094/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department's decentralisation programme is on target. [27095/07]

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I am delighted this Bill has come before the Dáil. Trafficking is a global issue, compared by many to the slave trade. It is an indictment on us all that 200 years after the abolition of the slave trade the trafficking of humans takes place under our noses in cities and towns throughout Europe. Like dealing in drugs and arms, the trafficking of humans is very lucrative and attracts the...

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (31 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria she uses to establish a post primary school in an area; the way the provision of such a school can be initiated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26395/07]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (24 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to attract investment into the Cork region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25431/07]

Job Creation. (24 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the discussions he has had with IDA Ireland and a company (details supplied) regarding its development and subsequent withdrawal from the facility in Carrigtwohill, County Cork. [25430/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans she has to provide a second level school in an area (details supplied) in County Cork. [24709/07]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (23 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 622: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will alter local electoral boundaries prior to the next local elections; if so, when he will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25445/07]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (23 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 623: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the next local elections will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25446/07]

Agrifood Industry: Motion (23 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: The debate is about providing information to the consumer and giving confidence to consumers that the products they buy in our shops are not labelled in a misleading way. The food industry is important to Ireland, with 200,000 people working in it. It accounts for 25% of our exports and is worth €7 billion to our economy. Ireland has a long tradition of food production and a reputation...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (18 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will establish Cork and Shannon Airports as independent entities as outlined under the State Airports Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23977/07]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (18 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will transfer the new airport terminal to the Cork Airport Authority on a debt free basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23978/07]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce the HPV 16/18 vaccine to prevent cervical cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23768/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase services available for those suffering from eating disorders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23986/07]

Eating Disorders. (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me speak on the important issue of eating disorders. These disorders have become increasingly prevalent, especially among young people. There is a need to provide funding and resources to deal with the problems experienced by individuals and their families who have to face the terrible trauma of anorexia, the more prevalent bulimia and binge eating....

Cancer Screening Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I am glad to learn the Minister is committed to rolling out this programme from the beginning of next year although a delay has arisen. I have concerns regarding the quality of laboratories and the availability of laboratory time. At present many smears taken must be outsourced. On a related question, what are the Minister's views on, and has she any plans to introduce, a vaccine programme...

Cancer Screening Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I know that.