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Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken in regard to persons who are using spotlights and headlights on their vehicles that are not within regulation size and strength; the contact that has been made with the Commissioner of the Garda Síochána or the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this regard; the plans that are in place to control...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 337: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of veterinarians employed by each local authority for each of the past five years; and the job specification of a veterinarian within a local authority. [27046/05]

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: The Government should use its new HSE computer system.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I hope Deputy Fleming has his PRSI contributions paid up because the people will put some of the Government party Members on short time after the next general election. If he cannot see anything wrong with this Government, he should check that his social insurance stamps are up to date because he will need them. Mr. Flanagan will be elected in his constituency in the next election and the...

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I read the newspapers yesterday and noticed another of the Minister's ideas being floated. He is good at them. One is in respect of the potential taxation of child benefit and taking it from women. I warn the Minister that if he touches child benefit——

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: He had better not. There may be wealthy husbands who are mean to their wives. It is the only income such women have to take care of their children.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I read yesterday of that idea being floated.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I warn the Minister, that if he thinks the protests outside the gates of Leinster House last week were serious, when women begin to march, and I will lead the campaign with them, they will run the Minister from office.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: The Minister should not make that mistake because that is the only income many women get into their hand. It is the only income they spend on children and I do not want it to be touched.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I am glad the Minister has clarified the matter. Was his public relations machine wrong this time?

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: I am delighted to hear it.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: The Minister's predecessor broke a promise in 2001, so the Minister should make sure that it is increased to the promised level. The last time there was a downturn in the economy, child benefit was one of the first cutbacks. I will monitor this issue in December when the budget is published to ensure the Minister gives what he promised. I hope this will be done. I want the Minister to examine...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 220: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a refund for the cost of glasses. [26392/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 275: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to increase funding to frontline violence against women services such as helplines, refuges, rape crisis centres and the provision of a 24 hour service in order that all women seeking help will be assisted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26723/05]

Written Answers — Research Vessels: Research Vessels (4 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of days for which the two Marine Institute research vessels the [i]Celtic Explorer[/i] and the [i]Celtic Voyager[/i] were at sea in 2004; the number of days lost due to weather conditions; the running costs for each vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26569/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the capital sports grant will be awarded to an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo. [26319/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (4 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a dealing application for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be expedited in the Land Registry Office; and when that application will be finalised. [26715/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons who have complained to her Department as a result of loss or change of services to children with special needs; and the number of persons who have appealed their child's allocation of help. [26293/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who have lost hours with regard to her comment in relation to special needs children that no child would lose their service; the number who have had a reduction or change in the service previously provided to them; and the number who have been affected by the changeover. [26294/05]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (4 Oct 2005)

Michael Ring: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of restrictive recognition teachers here at present and the number that are employed by her Department. [26295/05]