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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the aspects of the nitrates directive Ireland which were found to be in breach by the European Court of Justice in 2004; if she will make a statement on the matter of the lessons her Department has learned as a result of its contribution to the situation in which Ireland found itself in breach of so many aspects of a directive that...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of gardaí on duty at any particular time who are on patrol in public areas; the percentage of these on foot patrols; the percentage on vehicular patrols; the figures for the above in relation to the national total and for each Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12318/06]

European Council: Statements. (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: I apologise to the Taoiseach for not being present when he spoke but I heard his comments in reply to the questions on the monitor. I was at a meeting of the Joint Committee on European Affairs, at which we will be discussing, among other matters, a proposal for a Europe day in this Chamber on 10 May. I want to address three points, some of which were touched upon. I support the Taoiseach's...

European Council: Statements. (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: It is west Sellafield.

European Council: Statements. (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: On page four, in the two parts on the conclusions in paragraph 15, reference is made to calling on member states under the national reform programmes. Which Department is responsible for co-ordinating Ireland's compliance with the national reform programmes and what is the status of the individual within that Department? Does the Secretary General, a principal officer or a higher executive...

European Council: Statements. (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: When and where was the decision to deviate from the European norm made?

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: The Taoiseach is not answering.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: That Mr. Haughey provided.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: What about Micheál Martin?

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Investigations: Defence Forces Investigations (28 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made following the February 2006 publication of the Hurley report into the interaction between persons (details supplied), the Defence Forces and his Department; if he has received a report from the gardaí following their re-examination of files relating to this case; if a decision on a full inquiry has subsequently been made; and if...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for persons (details supplied) to remain here with their mother is being dealt with under the set of administrative procedures following the recent review of the provisions regarding family reunification for migrant workers or if it is necessary for the mother to complete another application form; and if...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 547: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the continual failure of the residential sewerage system at North Beach, Greystones, County Wicklow; the impact that this failure has on the properties adjacent to the site of the proposed marina development; if he has personally raised this matter with Wicklow County...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (23 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date in appointing a new chief science adviser to the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11282/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (23 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the costs incurred by the State, at the latest date for which figures are available, arising from the various inquiries instigated by or on behalf of his Department; the element of these costs which have been recovered from any of the other parties involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11277/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (23 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her Department paid for the public notice placed in the spring 2006 edition of a publication (details supplied); if so, the amount paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11441/06]

Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: I refer to measures that should be taken to correct the electoral register. The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Kitt, outlined statistics in this regard last week. Has the Cabinet taken a decision to instruct the Central Statistics Office's 4,500 enumerators to carry two forms rather than one to each household so that, in addition to the census data that will be...

Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: His initiative will not affect the next election.

Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: The Government has an opportunity to address this in four weeks. ESB and postal staff will not provide the data that can be collected by the enumerators. All that is needed is an incisive action from the Cabinet to direct the director general of the CSO to do the job.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of people who had medical cards in January 1997, January 2002 and January 2006 in respect of Meath, Cork city and county and Tipperary; the percentage of medical card holders from each county from the national totals for each date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11211/06]