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e-Government Services: Motion (29 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: I very much welcome this motion. I commend the Fine Gael Party, particularly Deputy Coveney, on the comprehensive nature of the approach to the issue of e-Government. I confess it is not an area in which I would describe myself as technically competent but I am more than aware of the benefits that can be derived from its implementation. I also welcome the constructive response from the...

e-Government Services: Motion (29 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Absolutely.

e-Government Services: Motion (29 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: It would be welcome if, as with Deputy Coveney's motion, the Minister of State could not only agree to a consensus but then implement it. That would be even better.

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (24 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 32: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of value for money reviews being undertaken by Departments at his request in relation to the value for money reviews of public expenditure, cited in the OECD's 2008 Economic Survey of Ireland; the Departments concerned; the reviews that have been completed; when the remaining reviews will be completed; when these reviews...

Written Answers — Services Sector: Services Sector (24 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the downturn in business activity in the services sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15608/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (23 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that the greener homes scheme will have sufficient funding in 2008; if he has plans to increase the funding available over the course of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14652/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (23 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the publication date of the joint study on natural gas storage and liquefied natural gas on an all-island basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14653/08]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (22 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 86: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking in relation to the 28 city and county councils that have in their administrative areas sites that were identified amongst the 339 sites listed by the Environmental Protection Agency as requiring remedial action, to ensure that those councils have the necessary resources and qualified...

Written Answers — National Biodiversity Plan: National Biodiversity Plan (22 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 115: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the preparation of the review of the national biodiversity plan that is being carried out; if it is intended to implement all outstanding actions in the current plan before the new plan is adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14469/08]

Written Answers — Research and Development: Research and Development (22 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason Ireland decided against joining CERN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15012/08]

Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (22 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6 has been unable to avail of the asbestos management programme organised by the Office of Public Works as the funding for 2008 has not been sanctioned; if, in the circumstances of this school and having regard to the health and safety aspects,...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (22 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that she has received an application for a comprehensive upgrading and improvement of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this post-primary school is continuing to attract a wide number of students, that its enrolment figures are increasing and the necessity...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (17 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will use the powers available to him under Section 22 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 to provide for the traceability of alcohol sold for consumption off premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14068/08]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (17 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action taken in regard to the report into the circumstances in which the Gardaí failed to act on information supplied through Interpol from the Austrian authorities in relation to the alleged involvement of people based here in a global child pornography ring; the reason the report will not be published; if he is...

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (17 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants appointed to primary schools, broken down by county, for the years 2002 to 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14899/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin, has been refused school transport; if she will give permission for the student to be allowed access to the same school transport as their sisters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14018/08]

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: The situation is worse now than it ever was.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Appoint a new Minister.

Written Answers — Student Accommodation: Student Accommodation (9 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has agreed to the establishment of an inter-departmental committee to review and examine the provision of third level student accommodation, as requested by the Union of Students in Ireland, to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13189/08]

Sexual Discrimination. (9 Apr 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Exactly.