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Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the policies in place to secure portable electronic data devices in his Department; if those policies have been published; if so, the locations where they can be viewed; if a system of whole disk encryption has been rolled out to all laptops in his Department; the date by which he expects a satisfactory...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of Department-owned computer desktops or laptops or other data devices, such as blackberries and memory keys, reported lost, missing or stolen from his Department to date in 2008; the number of same later recovered or found; the number still missing; if sensitive or private data was compromised; and...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the policies in place to secure portable electronic data devices in his Department; if those policies have been published; if so, the locations where they can be viewed; if a system of whole disk encryption has been rolled out to all laptops in his Department; the date by which he expects a satisfactory security policy on...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of Department-owned computer desktops or laptops or other data devices, such as blackberries and memory keys, reported lost, missing or stolen from his Department to date in 2008; the number of same later recovered or found; the number still missing; if sensitive or private data were compromised; and if he will...

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will introduce a bonus college entry points system for those who study higher level leaving certificate mathematics; if he will enhance the professionalism of mathematics teaching by creating a masters degree, a part-time higher diploma, and a four years honours degree programme in mathematical education; if he will speed up...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will establish a fund to abolish part-time fees for students in third level education as is stated in both the Programme for Government 2007 to 2012 and Towards 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31891/08]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the financial resources and numbers of staff allocated to both the National Education Welfare Board and the National Educational Psychological Service; his plans to meet the increased financial and staff obligations contained in Towards 2016 for both of these agencies; if he will fulfil these obligations in budget 2009; and if he...

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of places in the vocational training opportunities scheme in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively; if the number of VTOS places will be expanded in 2009; if so, the margin by which it will be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32142/08]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 600: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average cost of funding a place on the vocational training opportunities scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32349/08]

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 605: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the policies in place to secure portable electronic data devices in his Department; if those policies have been published; if so, the locations where they can be viewed; if a system of whole disk encryption has been rolled out to all laptops in his Department; the date by which he expects a satisfactory security policy on portable...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of Department-owned computer desktops or laptops or other data devices, such as blackberries and memory keys, reported lost, missing or stolen from his Department to date in 2008; the number of same later recovered or found; the number still missing; if sensitive or private data was compromised; and if he will make a...

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (25 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Finance the schedule of discussions and negotiations between himself or his Department and the relevant EU authorities with respect to the Stability and Growth Pact and specifically to a possible excessive deficit procedure arising from either the 2009 or 2010 budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31333/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (25 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the discussions which took place with other European Finance Ministers in Nice regarding the Stability and Growth Pact; if specific reference was made during these discussions to the prospect of Ireland breaching the 3% deficit limit; and the outcome of these decisions and the expected consequences of Ireland...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason he has ordered a moratorium on the establishment of new primary schools except in rapidly expanding areas, at a time when pupil numbers are growing and there is a need for 100,000 extra places within seven to ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31842/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (25 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he plans to increase the transition year capitation grant from its level of €100 per pupil; if he plans to increase or redistribute funding for transition year programmes in schools located in disadvantaged sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31843/08]

Written Answers — Workplace Accidents: Workplace Accidents (24 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of workplace accidents and workplace fatalities recorded to date in 2008; the way this compares with the same period in each year from 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30927/08]

Written Answers — Workplace Accidents: Workplace Accidents (24 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the significant increase in the number of deaths recorded in workplace accidents in the construction sector during 2007; the proposals she has to ensure a reduction in the number of construction accidents and deaths; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30926/08]

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (24 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 181: To ask the Taoiseach if he has been requested to introduce legislative changes in order to enable the 1926 Census returns to be made open to the public to facilitate historical and sociological research; if he will request the National Archives of Ireland to make the 1926 Census returns available on the internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29269/08]

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (24 Sep 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 182: To ask the Taoiseach if he will reduce, from 100 years to 50 years, the period of time after which census returns can be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29270/08]