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Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (9 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the proposed Thornton Hall Prison plan; the latest estimate available to his Department of the expected cost, including the cost of the site, the provision of infrastructure and ancillary services; the cost of construction and fitting out of the prison; the implications for the overall timing of...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (9 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda Superintendent appointed to carry out an investigation into the circumstances in which the Gardaí failed to act on information supplied through Interpol from the Austrian authorities regarding the alleged involvement of people based here in a global child pornography ring has been concluded; if it is...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (9 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the concerns raised regarding his proposal to restructure community childcare under the National Childcare Investment Programme Community Childcare Subvention Scheme 2008 to 2010; her views on whether the proposed restructuring will result in additional charges being placed on parents, additional...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (9 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the concerns raised regarding the proposal to restructure community childcare under the NCIP community childcare subvention scheme 2008 to 2010; if the proposed restructuring will result in additional charges being placed on parents and additional operating costs for community childcare providers...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (9 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the fact that proposed immigration reform legislation in the US has stalled; the action he will take to address the concerns of groups representing the estimated 50,000 undocumented Irish citizens in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22376/07]

Fire Services: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: I move: That Dáil Éireann: expresses its deep concern at the death of two fire-fighters during the course of a fire in Bray, County Wicklow on 26 September; acknowledges the bravery of Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy and extends its profound sympathy to the families and colleagues of the two men; commends the members of the full-time and retained fire service across the country for...

Fire Services: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: I acknowledge the presence in the Visitors Gallery of family members of the two deceased members of the retained fire service along with their colleagues. The entire country has been shocked by the deaths of sub officer Brian Murray and fire fighter Mark O'Shaughnessy who died in the line of duty fighting a fire in Bray. The tragic events of 26 September once again remind us of the risks...

Bullying in the Workplace. (4 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied with the operation of equality and anti-bullying measures in the military. [21985/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (4 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made to date on developing the commission from the ranks programme; and his proposals to continue this development. [21984/07]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (3 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by the European Environment Agency regarding the State's tree planting policy and particularly the high level of planting in peatland, which releases a substantial greenhouse and carbon emission; the proportion of planting on peatland in each of the past five years;...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (3 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is intended to continue the use of a laboratory (details supplied) for analysis of possible foot and mouth samples here in view the serious security breaches there which have been linked to recent foot and mouth outbreaks in Britain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21804/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (2 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the results of the recent survey showing that three quarters of secondary school pupils were not wearing seat belts when travelling in school buses; her further views on a new promotional campaign to ensure maximum compliance with seat belt regulations; if she is considering sanctions against persistent offenders; and...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (2 Oct 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the continuing high failure rate of maths and science in the leaving certificate, particularly in view of the importance of these subjects in regard to many career options; the steps she will take to address this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21604/07]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Sep 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the number of reported deaths from cocaine use; the steps he will take to reduce cocaine use here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20961/07]

Social Welfare Benefits. (26 Sep 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he expects to complete consideration of the proposed new package of reforms of State aid for lone parents which was promised; when he further expects to bring forward proposals; if such proposals will be included in his budget 2008 package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20733/07]

Written Answers — Site Visits: Site Visits (4 Jul 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of site visits made by Enterprise Ireland or IDA to County Cork in each of 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007; the number of same in which a Minister or Minister of State of his Department participated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18601/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the policies in place in his Department to encourage the use of public transport by staff travelling to and from work; the policies in place to encourage staff to use public transport when travelling on Departmental business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18614/07]

Written Answers — Democratisation Process: Democratisation Process (3 Jul 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if discussions at European level have been held to developments in Kazakhstan, with particular reference to the constitutional changes in the country allowing the incumbent president as many terms in office as he chooses; the EU position on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18663/07]

Waste Management: Motion. (3 Jul 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: The sentiment expressed in the motion could be applied directly to Cork South-Central where a similar issue of major concern to residents of the Cork Harbour area has emerged. The people of the area will watch this debate with interest because, to use a pun, it is an opportunity to read the temperature in terms of determining the Green Party's position on incineration. I call for a clear...

Middle East Peace Process. (3 Jul 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the present position in Israel and the Occupied Territories and particularly on reports that the Israeli Government is to repay moneys suspended over the past two years towards the Palestinian Government to a section but not all of the Palestinian people. [18662/07]