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Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the threatened invasion of northern Iraq and the implications for the semi-autonomous region controlled by those aspiring to an independent Kurdistan. [30883/07]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 8 February 2007, the date that a photograph from Amsterdam showing partial parking on footpaths was received from Dublin City Council; if the circumstances, conditions and safety implications have been dealt with; if he has sufficient information to make the necessary amendment to the 1997 regulations...

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (27 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: I would not go there if I were the Minister.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (27 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The Minister should try to convince Deputy Devins of that.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The student support Bill has been promised for this session. The last time I raised this question, I was told the Bill is in the final stages of drafting. Can I deduce from this that it will be published before the Dáil rises for the Christmas recess?

Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: It will be next year. In other words, it is not ready.

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (22 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in place to promote disease eradication; if there are plans for the introduction of an all-Ireland health policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30099/07]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the contracts that have been awarded to a UK consultancy firm (details supplied) in relation to the health service here; the amount it has been paid to date; the reports that remain to be completed; if it has been contracted to produce further reports; if so, the subjects in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the...

Vaccination Programme. (21 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the research that might indicate that the vaccination of girls to prevent cervical cancer may be inappropriate in some circumstances; if there is evidence of side-effects to the vaccine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29976/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he plans to amend the legislation governing the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 in order that it can initiate its own investigations of matters which may breach proper behaviour by persons in its area of responsibility. [29581/07]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (15 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans in place for an increase in the television licence; the amount of increase that is planned; his views on whether an increase in the licence fee is justified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28964/07]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (15 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that full year, full cost radio and television licences must be obtained in respect of caravans and holiday homes even where such premises are used for only a number of weeks in the year; his views on arranging such licensing where appropriate on a part year basis at...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: It was different then.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Of course it does.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: It is pure coincidence.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 91: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will enact the provision in the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 to subject local authorities' sewage treatment activities to an Environmental Protection Agency licensing regime in order that the agency will be better placed to regularly monitor and initiate prosecutions in relation to sewage...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 96: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will take in respect of the impact of climate change on coasts and landscapes here; the measures proposed by him in respect of climate adaptation measures to deal with the effects of climate change here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28700/07]

Order of Business (14 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: I hesitate to ask the Taoiseach a question because I know he is annoyed at being held to account in this place, but if he is not busy, perhaps he might——

Order of Business (14 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The student support Bill was promised for this session. Students are ten weeks into term, but many of them have yet to get their grants and are on loans. When will this Bill be published?

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Nov 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: On respect for the various institutions that have grown out of the Good Friday Agreement which, in turn, grew out of the Sunningdale Agreement 23 years ago, would the Taoiseach share my view that in order for these institutions to consolidate, take root and win affection and support from all sides on this island, and, indeed, the neighbouring island, we need to respect how they function and...