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Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (22 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 601: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if additional measures will be introduced in the polluter pays principle for persons on a lower income (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35568/05]

Written Answers — Labelling of Foodstuffs: Labelling of Foodstuffs (17 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 42: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a market (details supplied) in County Mayo should be subject to a compulsory labelling system similar to that of big commercial supermarkets; her views on whether this is unfair in view of the fact that the market only operates four hours per week and some during summer months only; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (17 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the exploration licences which have been awarded to oil and gas companies in the recent past; the licences which are being awarded at present; the licences he intends to award in the future; the number and location of these licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34984/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that a site has been assigned to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo, she will confirm that this school will be included on the 2005 schools building list; when the school can expect to open its new building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34983/05]

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Coming from a coastal community, like Deputy Ferris, I am aware of the great dependence of my constituents on the sea for their livelihoods. The Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill's proposals are perceived by many as overkill. While I accept the Minister claimed that much of the Bill was drafted before he took office, it still cries out for some rationality. Many have expressed...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (17 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of major national importance, namely, the dire predictions for the BMW area for 2025 in the NUI Maynooth report on rural Ireland, showing a decimation of full-time farmers from 40,000 to 10,000 and those to be located in the south and east; the continuing bias favouring development in the south and east due to...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, who needs false teeth realigned, is being refused this facility on their medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34742/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 207: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether a new national policy on long-term care of persons in nursing homes must be reviewed; her further views on whether it is vital that a substantial increase in the subvention rate for nursing home care is awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34743/05]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether financial allocation towards schools here needs to be addressed in budget 2006 in order that 12 to 19 year olds can realise their potential; his plans for investment in education here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34773/05]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether financial allocation towards schools here needs to be addressed in this year's budgets in order that 12 to 19 years olds can realise their potential; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34753/05]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether educational disadvantage is not currently being addressed; her plans to change same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34754/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to change the current teaching of special needs students in view of the fact that the learning support for the mainstreaming of pupils with special needs is entirely inadequate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34755/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the staffing figures in secondary schools needs to be addressed as the average figure here is 59.5 classroom teachers per 1,000 teachers compared to the OECD average of 72.9 classrooms teachers per 1,000 teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34756/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to change the current situation where 30,000 adolescent students are in classes of 30 or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34757/05]

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I am always amazed at how governments will always back big business. The bigger the better is very true in the case of the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Administration. I note Dunnes Stores is always located in the best sites in town, usually besides an urban district council office or public car park. Of course, there were never any favours done for Dunnes Stores. There is a great need...

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this significant issue. I echo many of the concerns raised by other Members of the House, particularly about the need for the Government to put a greater focus on social housing. I have a number of comments which I hope the Minister of State will find constructive. Like all Members, I am interested in finding solutions to people's housing...

Message from Seanad. (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Seanad Éireann has passed the Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005, without amendment.

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I ask the Deputies to address the Chair.

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: The Minister had his time, Deputy Gilmore had his time, we must let Deputy Cuffe have his time.

Prospecting Licences. (16 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the exploration licences to oil and gas companies that have been awarded in the recent past; the licences he is awarding at present; the licences he intends to award in the future; the number and location of these licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34532/05]