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Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the air ambulance service provided by the Air Corps should be on more than an as is basis as these new helicopter types will have the capacity of being configured for the ambulance role, in view of the fact that parts of west Mayo have no ambulance base; if he has formalised the arrangements for the provision of the air...

Industrial Relations. (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment, namely, the situation in An Post. The sins of An Post against its workers are gross. The Sustaining Progress agreement has not been honoured and that is unforgivable. A basic cost of living increase, which has been outstanding since 3 November 2003, is being denied to those workers. The workers received 5% this year...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the failure to develop the Mayo-Sligo end of the western rail corridor which is essential for balanced regional development and which could be done very easily by incorporating the existing Mayo-Dublin mainline rail service into an inter-town local train commuter service. It could be...

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Jerry Cowley: A review of public safety was commissioned by the Tánaiste and published in 2000, which recommended the establishment of an office for public safety regulation to monitor regulations. However, due to the difficulty of public safety being policed by public authorities, will legislation be introduced to ensure the office of public safety regulation is established? This was recommended in 2000...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (27 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if free travel will be extended to older Irish emigrants at the very least to Irish pensioners living in the UK when they return here on their holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30775/05]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (26 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the short-listing, fee negotiations and interviews have been completed in relation to the BreastCheck extension; if the discussions in relation to the staffing requirements are complete; when the national roll-out in 2007 of BreastCheck will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30884/05]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I am pleased to resume my Second Stage contribution on this important Bill. When I spoke on the Bill a few days ago a case was due to be highlighted on "Prime Time" concerning a man who had been apprehended after a serious road traffic accident in which a taxi driver was killed on the side of the road. He was mowed down by a car coming at speed. Someone shouted for him to look out but it was...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Yes. I therefore ask the Minister to talk to his colleague in that Department and pass on my urgent request. It is also a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform because of Cabinet collectivity, and justice demands that it be addressed.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (25 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 151: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that wheelchair bound disabled drivers are unable to reach the pay machines in local authority car parks thus meaning they have to wait for assistance from the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30443/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (25 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 643: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that wheelchair bound disabled drivers are unable to reach the pay machines in local authority car parks thus meaning they have to wait for assistance from the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30554/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 195: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is unfair to ask non-residential residents of Achill Island to pay €3 million towards the long awaited sewage scheme in Achill in view of the fact that persons will have to pay this between them; his further views on whether Achill should not be asked to pay 50% of the costs, as it...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 670: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is unfair to ask the non-residential residents of Achill Island to pay €3 million towards the long awaited sewage scheme in Achill; his further views on whether Achill should not be asked to pay 50% of the cost; if steps will be taken to ensure that the scheme goes ahead without...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if free travel will be extended to older Irish emigrants, at the very least to Irish pensioners living in the UK, when they return here on their holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30065/05]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is true that parking spaces for disabled people provided by local authorities are free of charge with no time limit applying; when all car parks will have free parking for disabled drivers with a parking permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30554/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 588: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Ballina sewerage scheme will proceed in view of the development and building standstill in the town due to the lack of this scheme; his views on whether Mayo County Council has been waiting a long time for the polluter pays report; when this report will be completed; when Mayo County Council will...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 639: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Ballina sewerage scheme will proceed in view of the development and building standstill in the town due to the lack of this scheme; his views on whether Mayo County Council is a long time waiting for the polluter pays report; when this report will be completed; when Mayo County Council will commence...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (20 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will explore the option of providing funding to community playgroups; his views on whether the non-availability of and the high costs of child care facing young parents today is leading to financial hardship for many and with suitable child care buildings already in place a solution is within reach; and if he will...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide core funding for organisations that provide support services, including violence against women services which are being delivered almost exclusively by voluntary organisations; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the financial allocation for these services remain fixed since 2003 and that...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (20 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is untrue that disabled parking spaces provided by local authorities are free of charge with no time limit applying; when all local authority car parks will have free parking for disabled drivers with a parking disc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29945/05]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (20 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Transport when disabled parking bays will be painted blue here, as is the practice in other EU states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29946/05]