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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]

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

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if former Taoisigh and former Ministers are entitled to a State car; the duration for which they are entitled after leaving office; the cost to the State annually; the former Houses of the Oireachtas office holders, judges or other State servants who are entitled to and avail of the facility; and the duration for which...

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

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí assigned to former Houses of the Oireachtas office holders; if they are drivers or on static duty; and the number of office holders involved. [5132/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for citizenship from US citizens granted in each year since 1998 to date in 2009. [5121/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15; and if that is an increase on the same period in 2008. [5128/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community gardaí in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. [5129/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the breakdown of the number of gardaí at each Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin on 31 January 2009 and each of the past five years; and if they are community gardaí, detectives, traffic gardaí or other. [5130/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if community gardaí are on static guard duty at Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin; and the number of gardaí on duty at that location. [5131/09]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members of the Garda reserve recruited to date; the stations to which they have been allocated; and the number in each of those stations. [5189/09]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of embassy staff involved in lobbying the US Congress in relation to the undocumented Irish in the US and the need to protect Ireland's economic interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5123/09]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if consideration has been given or the work which has been carried out to date on drawing up a bilateral agreement with the USA to help regularise the undocumented Irish in the USA and the undocumented Americans here and to address the future immigration issues between both countries. [5124/09]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if consideration has been given to setting up a dedicated Irish lobby group, involving supporters of Ireland, US based Irish business people and officials from his Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, with the aim of lobbying for Irish interests on Capital Hill. [5125/09]

Charities Bill 2007: From the Seanad (Resumed) (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome these amendments to the Bill, but this new section in particular. I apologise for not being here earlier; I was at a committee meeting. Much needs to be done in this area and, hopefully, this legislation will address the problems of non-charities purporting to be charities. Anybody living in Dublin will know the amount of supposedly charitable organisations who are looking for...

Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Report Stage (11 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 7: In page 11, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: "(b) including a break-down of the number of persons admitted to practice as barristers or solicitors during that year in terms of gender and socioeconomic background, and". Amendments Nos. 7, 8 and 10 are self-explanatory. They seek to ensure that the legal profession is reflective of society rather than...