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Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (4 Oct 2005)

Jerry Cowley: I wish to share time with Deputies Sargent and Ó Snodaigh. Before I entered the Dáil in 2002, I had spoken about the profligate giveaway of our national resources. It is a matter I have raised from time to time since I became a Deputy. In 2000 the oil companies told us that the Corrib gas project was worth £2 billion. The Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon,...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress she has made in the establishment of an all-Ireland helicopter emergency medical service as recommended by the HEMS feasibility study consultants report published on 30 April 2004; if there has been any recent meetings held in relation to establishing this service; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the situation whereby persons are waiting in excess of five years for a urology appointment; her further views on whether the establishment of a consultant urology unit at Mayo General Hospital is the only acceptable solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26032/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if thousands of persons in County Mayo will obtain rheumatology services, when a Mayo rheumatology unit is established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26033/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the chronic lack of a rheumatologist and rheumatology services in Mayo General Hospital; and her plans to rectify this situation. [26034/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if treatment and accommodation will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26054/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department plans on establishing a permanent home care grant in the HSE western region; her views on whether this is an extremely worthwhile project; if this scheme will be continued in the long term (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26055/05]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Transport the situation in Ballina, County Mayo whereby freight services were discontinued by Iarnród Éireann in June 2005; when this facility will be available to the industries of Mayo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26056/05]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide a permanent site and school building for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; her plans for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26080/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 169: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Ballina sewerage scheme, Ballina, County Mayo will commence sooner rather than later; if it will be completed without delays; when the polluter pays report will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26053/05]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 421: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the national cervical cancer screening service will be instituted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25688/05]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 422: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the continuing delay in establishing an ambulance base in the Mulranny, Achill and Ballycroy areas of Mayo; if her attention has been drawn to the dangerous situation whereby the health of those residing in these areas is at a serious risk due to the unacceptable time lapse that exists between the time an...

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the percentage of excise duty added to fuel prices; if his Department will consider reducing its take on fuel until the current prices revert (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24460/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if an Irish oil and gas exploration company will be established in view of the good example of the Norwegian Government; if his attention has been drawn to the benefit this will have on the Irish economy; the effect this will have on other Departments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Project: Corrib Gas Project (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 580: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department or the Government has been contacted by the Norwegian ambassador to Ireland in regard to the Corrib gas field or the imprisonment of the five Mayo men known as the Rossport Five; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25612/05]

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Project: Corrib Gas Project (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 581: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department or the Government has been contacted by Statoil in regard to the Corrib gas field or the imprisonment of the five Mayo men known as the Rossport Five; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25613/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the Government has been approached in the past by the Norwegian Government to establish an Irish exploration company off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25615/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 759: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in the case of maternity benefit, his Department is willing to make an exception to the rules when a child is born prematurely, is seriously ill and has not been discharged from hospital by the time maternity leave ends; his views on whether this puts couples in a difficult situation; the alternative allowances available to...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 774: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider issuing permits from point to point for the movement of large construction equipment; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties experienced by contractors going about their daily business; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that there are varying rules, regulations and charges applying...

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (28 Sep 2005)

Jerry Cowley: Question 833: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was unable to participate in the rural social scheme due to the fact the person was a lone parent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24787/05]