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Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: There is much legislation on the A list. Does the Taoiseach expect two pieces of legislation on the A list, the student support Bill and the adoption Bill, to be published within the next month?

Written Answers — Economic Performance: Economic Performance (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the concerns of local community groups in respect of the factors that have led to the south east region falling behind in terms of its economic performance relative to the national trends. [8584/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person who has had medical treatment abroad, in a non-EU country can claim tax relief on the medical costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8268/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria involved when two farmers are making a direct swap of land and where no money is being exchanged; if there are tax implications involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8791/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in County Wexford were refused a medical card or general practitioner card; the amount in excess of the guidelines they were; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8432/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a general practitioner can refuse to sign a medical or GP card application for a patient who wishes to apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8446/07]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the criteria involved for a Gaelic Athletic Association club to draw down grant aid from the Irish Sports Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8782/07]

Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there are grants available for the putting in place of public walkways through private land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8715/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when grants will be awarded to growers of biomass crops; the amount per acre each of them will be paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8372/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has carried out a study as to the compliance rate by students both primary and post primary in terms of wearing their seat belts on school buses; and her plans to put closed circuit television on buses to help combat the growing problems of indiscipline on school buses. [8241/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford was refused access for a reader for their leaving certificate when one was provided for their junior certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8420/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 479: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made regarding the awarding of home tuition to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; the reason for the delay in same; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the child has not attended school for over two years and that this has been backed up by psychologists, SENOs and principals...

Rail Freight. (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the spokespersons of Fine Gael, the Labour Party and the Green Party for tabling this motion. It is nice to have an opportunity to speak on this important matter. Deputy O'Shea hit the nail on the head when he stated the Government must develop a vision, but the Government has failed to do so for many years. This evening, I learned the Government has not developed rail freight since...

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Over the past two years, we have sought and been promised the charities Bill on numerous occasions. Will the Bill be published prior to the general election? I am aware it is in section A of the Government's legislative programme.

Ministerial Air Transport Service. (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: A recent newspaper article stated that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism used the Government jet for many domestic flights.

Ministerial Air Transport Service. (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: The Taoiseach is in charge of the Government jet and he gave permission for it to be used by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, for a trip to County Kerry on official business. Does the Taoiseach agree it would be far cheaper for the Minister, and the Government in general, to use Aer Arann or take other direct flights rather than using the Government jet?

Ministerial Air Transport Service. (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: According to a freedom of information request that is not the case.

Ministerial Air Transport Service. (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: I am talking about domestic flights.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to increase the Garda numbers in Bagenalstown, Tullow and Ballon Garda Stations to take account of the growing populations in those areas; and the criteria used in making such a decision. [8139/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Mar 2007)

Paul Kehoe: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that people who have medical cards have to renew them on a yearly basis; her plans to award medical cards for at least two years; her further plans to extend the medical card cover to persons with long-term illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8140/07]