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Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the recent annual report of the Social Welfare Appeals Office; his further views on the fact that 47% of all appeals against original decisions were successful; and if he will consider issuing new guidelines in regard to entitlements. [31743/06]

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: On a point of order, I wish to clarify what the Taoiseach has agreed to. Has the Order of Business been amended in order that there will be a debate in the House on No. 10, subject to the agreement of the Whips, either this evening or, in all probability, after the committee has debated the matter?

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to speak briefly about the same issue. A great deal of work has been done by the Government in the preparation of the Green Paper. Comments made on the floor of the House carry more weight than the issuing of press releases or participation in seminars, etc. Can I suggest, without disrupting the Order of Business, that the House leave the proposed energy debate open? Members should...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: That is not my understanding, Sir. The Labour Party would be happy if an explicit commitment were to be made that introductory comments could be made today and that the matter could be revisited on a subsequent occasion, subject to the agreement of the Whips.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: The Taoiseach is lucky.

Leaders' Questions (10 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: The Taoiseach caused the problem.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (10 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Present company excepted.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the monitoring systems in place within his Department to measure the effectiveness of the various programmes for which he is responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31294/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the work programme, timeframe, and membership of the Placenames Commission; if a special budget has been assigned to the Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/06]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (4 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 178: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to encourage or compel local authorities whose recycling rates are below the national target, to extend their kerbside collection of dry recyclables. [30911/06]

Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Report and Final Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: I thank the Minister for indicating he will accept the amendments.

Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Report and Final Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, line 10, after "CONVENTION" to insert "DONE AT MUNICH ON THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1973".

Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Report and Final Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: I move amendment No. 3: In page 5, line 11, after "TREATY" to insert "DONE AT GENEVA ON 1 JUNE 2000".

Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Report and Final Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: I move amendment No. 22: In page 23, line 35, to delete "signed" and substitute "done".

Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Report and Final Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: I move amendment No. 24: In page 25, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(2) The Patents Act 1992 and this Act may be cited together as the Patents Acts 1992 and 2006.".

Written Answers — Criminal Evidence: Criminal Evidence (3 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will implement section 16 of the Criminal Evidence Act 1992 which provides that a video recording of evidence given by a person under 17 years of age in respect of sexual or violent offences shall be admissible as trial evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30623/06]

Written Answers — Register of Sex Offenders: Register of Sex Offenders (3 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the operation of the Register of Sex Offenders; if the information is contained in a central database; the categories of persons who have access to the information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30624/06]

Freedom of Information. (3 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Given the Taoiseach's substantial experience in government and recalling the debate that surrounded the introduction of the original freedom of information legislation where those opponents articulated a view that it would hamper decision-making and reduce the quality and clarity of the decision-making process within the confidentiality of the public service, what is the Taoiseach's view on...

Freedom of Information. (3 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Yes, I mean his Department. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for that helpful clarification. Has the operation of the legislation in the Department of the Taoiseach had the effect that its opponents prophesied it would?

Freedom of Information. (3 Oct 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: There has been a rumour to the effect that in some cases civil servants are reluctant to commit to paper opinions or options, and that there has been a vast increase in the purchase of Post-its within the Department of the Taoiseach and other Departments. Is there any substance to that rumour?