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Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Ba mhaith liom an deis seo a ghlacadh go háirithe chun ceist mná, i gcomhthéacs an cáin pinsin nua, a ardú. I dtús, tá sé de dhualgas orm an cáin nua a cháineadh amach is amach. Níl an cáin cothrom. Is pionós í orthu siúd atá taréis obair a dhéanamh chun córas poiblí ceart a sholáthar dúinn. Má fhéachaimid ar na oibrithe ar a bhfuil an cháin dírithe, tá sé...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (19 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the number of persons on trolleys and chairs in accident and emergency departments in public hospitals here is a national emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6607/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the estimate for the so-called saving to be made in 2009 from the abolition of the automatic entitlement to the medical card for people over 70 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6606/09]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (19 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the residency requirements in other EU states for non-national EU citizens; the way they differ from policy here; if permits are required, the length of such permits; if the person is required to have means, employment or other; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6749/09]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (19 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delays in dealing with the application for a stamp four residency permit for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8. [6748/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay since 2000 in releasing the funds for the school building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6828/09]

Juries (Amendment) Bill 2008: Leave to Withdraw (19 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be granted to withdraw the Juries (Amendment) Bill 2008."

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance when the Revenue Commissioners report on reforming taxation in Ireland is due for publication. [6306/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (18 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance the most accurate figure for the amount of deposits guaranteed under the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6305/09]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (18 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will make a commitment that the young people's facilities and services fund will maintain its drugs focus in the context of its transfer to the Office of the Minister for Children. [2650/09]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (17 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether commitments to make a 20% cut in greenhouse gases by 2020 will be hindered by the recent cuts in Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus. [5839/09]

Written Answers — Clár Tógála Scoileanna: Clár Tógála Scoileanna (17 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 506: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cén fáth nach bhfuil foirgneamh cuí ag Gaelscoil na Camóige, Cluain Dolcáin, Baile Átha Cliath, ar thug tú cuairt uirthi le déanaí, agus iad tar éis a bheith ag feitheamh le níos mó ná 15 bliana air. [5889/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the UN General Assembly proclaimed the year commencing 10 December 2008 as the International Year of Human Rights Learning; his plans or initiatives to mark this occasion through supporting the development of human rights education here; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Public Transport. (17 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he will take regarding the recent reductions in the Dublin Bus fleet. [5838/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will express condemnation of President Obama's decision to continue to permit the CIA to engage in extraordinary renditions as reported (details supplied); if he will raise the matter with the US Embassy here; and the steps he will take to ensure Shannon Airport is not used by CIA flights. [5243/09]

EU-Israel Relations. (12 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the upgrading of relations between the EU and Israel in view of the fact that according to the Israeli non-governmental organisation, Peace Now, 1,257 new structures were built in settlements during 2008 at a time when Israel was supposed to be freezing all settlement activity under the Annapolis peace process compared to 800...

EU-Israel Relations. (12 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome the Minister's statement regarding the illegal occupation and annexation of land in violation of UN Security Council resolutions and his endorsement of the calls for a reversal of settlement construction. Will he demand that the EU not only park the proposed upgrading of EU relations with Israel but oppose any discussion on an upgrade in the present climate? Rather than take the...

EU-Israel Relations. (12 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I have two brief questions for the Minister. Given the onslaught, will he call publicly for an arms embargo on Israel and enter into discussions with his colleague, the Minister for Defence, in regard to a cessation by Ireland of the purchase of Israeli military products and services? Also, will he consider requesting the UN to broaden its proposed investigation beyond a tax on UN buildings?

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits granted to US citizens for each year since 1998 to date in 2009. [5122/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual cost of providing security to former officer holders; and the number of office holders involved. [5133/09]