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Sport and Recreational Development. (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for investment in sport under the national development plan, including the rationale for each sectional allocation; if a pool at Lucan will be included under the local authority swimming pool programme, subject to an application being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5921/07]

Sport and Recreational Development. (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: The first part of my question relates to how the funding will be allocated. I will not get into an argument about the horse and greyhound racing fund, which I have raised before. Given that the nationwide audit of sports facilities promised in the programme for Government may not be ready by the time the Government ends its term, what plan does the Minister have to ascertain the best...

Sport and Recreational Development. (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Is there a top town analysis in terms of need which would allow particular groups to apply? On the swimming pool programme, will the Department liaise with the Department of Education and Science on the provision for multi-use school campuses of a swimming pool partially funded by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism? Lastly——

Sport and Recreational Development. (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: When will the new swimming pool programme be announced and what is the timeframe for application?

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: I wish to share time with Deputies Healy, Crowe and Finian McGrath. On behalf of the Green Party, I welcome the publication of this Bill. As other speakers have stated, it provides a welcome opportunity to debate a number of issues, the primary one being school discipline and trying to achieve a balance between the rights of individual students, the right of all students to learn and the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of tax relief that has been given to date for the sale of biofuels in the market here; the main fuel types that have been the beneficiary of such tax breaks; and the country of origin of those various fuels by volume. [5358/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (14 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way Ireland can ensure the future independence of RTÉ in view of the Government's proposed replacement of the existing authority structure with a corporate structure placing future Ministers as the single shareholder with charge of the company. [5359/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 230: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in assessing the qualifying period of residency for an application for long-term residency by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, he will include the time spent here on a student visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4769/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her Department's plans for the expansion of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin to 16 classrooms; the consultations that have taken place with the board of management, the patron body and the parents association; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5344/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 587: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if preliminary discussions have been held with officials from South Dublin County Council regarding the traffic implications of an additional eight classrooms at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; if discussions will be held to ensure that proper safety measures are put in place by the council to deal with such an...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school sites sanctioned at Adamstown, Lucan; the proposed timeframe for the opening of all of these schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5346/07]

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Is the Taoiseach saying the Government is incompetent?

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: The Taoiseach should be allowed to give his excuse to the headmaster.

School Accommodation. (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: The Minister told us that before Christmas.

School Accommodation. (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: It is not a case of either or. It is springtime and we should be helping our children.

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: It is clear the Taoiseach does not get excited about education.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (8 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of civil servants and other staff employed in his constituency office; the grade and remuneration of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4282/07]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (8 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his official meeting in Dublin in December 2006 with the Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4283/07]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (8 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if exemptions are available from the subject of Irish in the leaving certificate to allow students enter third level education to pursue science courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4463/07]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (7 Feb 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance if the public consultation process regarding changes in the VRT system for lower emissions vehicles will just involve the gathering of submissions from interested parties; and if his Department will be hosting information meetings for public debate on the matter. [4078/07]