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Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: On promised legislation, in light of the recent media reports that ambulances have been held up at Beaumont Hospital due to a shortage of beds, I refer to the health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. I bring to his attention the case of a man in his 40s lying in a hospital bed in Beaumont Hospital since last April who cannot be discharged because the home support is not there at the moment....

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: I seek the adjournment of the House under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of urgent national and regional importance, namely, in light of the confirmation this week by the chief executive officer of Elan that the company has plans eventually to dispose of its existing operation in Athlone town, there is now great fear within the local community that the company is planning to transfer...

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (26 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Defence if he still intends to replace three naval vessels in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42781/08]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (26 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the recovery of the [i]Asgard II[/i]; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42780/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps being taken to implement the decision of 26 July 2008 on the reconfiguration of services at Roscommon County Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42172/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the development of services at Portiuncula Hospital, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42170/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of mainstream teachers in each primary school in County Roscommon and in County Leitrim in the 2007-08 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42734/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (20 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the discussions that are taking place between Enterprise Ireland or the Industrial Development Authority and prospective employers wishing to create jobs in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41740/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (20 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the discussions that are taking place between Enterprise Ireland or the Industrial Development Authority and perspective employers wishing to create jobs in County Leitrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41741/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (20 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 151: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the differential rent scheme for local authority accommodation; if he will review the decision to assess payments such as carer's allowance as means for the purpose of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41977/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (20 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 153: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 19 of 27 February 2008, the local authorities which have implemented his request on the policy of taking in charge of estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42021/08]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Bill. The majority of Deputies will contribute, as we all must address the issue daily. Each of us has familial and constituency experience of it. As valuable contributions are being made, I hope the Minister of State and her colleagues and officials will take note of points made by all sides of the House. In December 2006, the Minister for Health...

Written Answers — Horse and Greyhound Racing Industries: Horse and Greyhound Racing Industries (19 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the plans he has for the future of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund; if it is intended to continue the fund post 2008; if so when the necessary legislation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41299/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of funding given to the Minister for Integration's Office directly as a proportion of the annual budget given to the Minister for Integration for 2007, 2008 and for 2009. [41914/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (19 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of launches and openings the Minister for Integration attended in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41915/08]

Written Answers — Integration Plans: Integration Plans (19 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the Taskforce for Integration including its role and membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41916/08]

Written Answers — Integration Plans: Integration Plans (19 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of funding that will be made available to political parties to implement integration plans; when this will proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41917/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications under the CFP grant scheme approved for payment in each of the past six months in the southern and northern areas of County Roscommon; the number awaiting approval for payment in each area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41709/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications under REP scheme three approved for payment in each of the past six months in the southern and northern areas of County Roscommon; the number awaiting approval for payment in each area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41710/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (19 Nov 2008)

Denis Naughten: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will furnish a response to a representation made to his Department regarding school transport to a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41708/08]