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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the discussion on this amendment which deals with proportionality and fair representation in the House. It will not be a problem in the future for the Minister because the next census will be taken when we are in Government. It is a serious matter. Whatever benchmark is used for the provision of statistics, I presume that when the Act is due for change the same formula would apply....

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report Stage. (16 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not know. They voted for Deputy McEntee, so I had to let them do that. Electoral boundaries for local elections are not necessarily the same boundaries for national elections. There is a growing population in the borough council area of Drogheda which gets all services from that local authority, yet votes in the constituency of County Meath. That does not give it fair representation. I...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he sees revenue from advertising to be attracted by satellite television providers, terrestrial services or others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20010/05]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (15 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the improvements she intends to make to the accident and emergency department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, following her recent visit to the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20163/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (15 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make available all inspection reports for all nursing homes as endorsed by the Information Commissioner in her annual report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20192/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (15 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing home inspections made in the State in 2004; the number of announced inspections and out of hours inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20193/05]

Written Answers — Standardised Testing: Standardised Testing (14 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the system of standardised testing will be introduced at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19723/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a new round of PPP school buildings will be announced; if any changes will be made to the PPP contract based on the experience of PPPs in education to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19724/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (14 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Finance if an early assessment will be made by the disabled drivers medical board of appeal in respect of an appeal made by a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19211/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (14 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Finance if an early assessment will be made by the disabled drivers medical board of appeal in respect of an appeal made by a person (details supplied)in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19213/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain here will be granted to a person (details supplied) residing in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19253/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 610: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission to remain here will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19266/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the decision made in relation to a visa application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [19842/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (14 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 703: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if extra resource hours will be allocated to a person (details supplied) attending a primary school in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19209/05]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (2 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the referendum on the EU constitution will be held in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18598/05]

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (2 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will participate in EU battlegroups in view of the recent developments in this matter at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18605/05]

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Government has done nothing about it.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: It does not inspect nursing homes.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: When will the legislation be passed? It was promised five years ago.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: But they are not doing anything, even though they have the power. The Government will not even legislate.