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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps contemplated by him to comply with Council Framework Decision 2005/212/JHA of 24 February 2005 on confiscation of crime-related proceeds, instrumentalities and property; and if such steps will be given effect by primary legislation rather than regulations. [19128/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps contemplated by him to comply with Council Framework Decision 2005/214/JHA of 24 February 2005 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to financial penalties; and if such steps will be given effect by primary legislation rather than regulations. [19129/05]

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish Emigrants: Undocumented Irish Emigrants (2 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his proposals for an on-line database for illegal Irish emigrants living in the United States; the reason there is such a conflict between US and Irish Government estimates concerning the actual number of illegal Irish emigrants living and working in the United States; his views on whether such a database is a workable proposal; if his...

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish Emigrants: Undocumented Irish Emigrants (2 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the proposed Real ID Act in the United States will lead to the deportation of undocumented Irish emigrants living in the United States before they have an opportunity to achieve legal status; if he has had discussions with US authorities on the Real ID Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18500/05]

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Like the Patten commission.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance the action which is being taken to rectify the fault identified in the Lacken weir on the River Nore which was built as part of the Kilkenny floodworks scheme; the cost to the OPW of the corrective action; when it is likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18287/05]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (1 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated as a result of tax evasion in respect of each year since 1997; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; the number of cases in which prison sentences were imposed; the sentence in each case; if he has satisfied himself with the level of court cases taken having regard to the high level of...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (1 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, as part of the tsunami aid delivery programme, it is planned to give money directly to any Government in the region; the Governments to which he intends to offer funding; the amounts to be offered; the preconditions required of the relevant Governments before moneys will be transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Fairtrade Products: Fairtrade Products (1 Jun 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the systems in place in Development Co-operation Ireland to ensure that fair trade products are used within that department in as many areas as possible; if he will provide examples of products purchased by his Department which fall under the fair trade system; the advocacy activities he has engaged in to influence other Departments to...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (31 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will confirm that the Government has now missed the required legislation to give effect to EU Directive 2002/14/EC regarding information and consultation with employees by the required date of 23 March 2005; if he has had communications from the European Commission on this matter; when the required legislation will be...

Written Answers — Departmental Inquiries: Departmental Inquiries (31 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in regard to each of the inquiries being carried out by or on behalf of his Department; if he will give a projected date for the conclusion of each such investigation; the inquiries in respect of which reports have been referred to the DPP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18027/05]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (31 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 213 of 29 September 1999, the bilateral British-Irish Agreements signed or entered into since September 1999; the date of the agreement in each case, if the agreement is in force; if so, the extent in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18135/05]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (31 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 213 of 29 September 1999, the bilateral British-Irish Agreements signed or entered into which have been registered with the League of Nations or United Nations but not published in the Irish treaty series; the date of the agreement in each case; if the agreement is in force; if so, the extent in that...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) which shows that the number of persons from accession countries using its food and night shelters has increased; if his Department has conducted any research into welfare services for EU immigrants coming here; if Ireland needs to develop more social supports for...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (24 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage and amount of the promised aid for the countries affected by the tsunami of 26 December 2004 which has been handed over to the relevant organisations or Governments; the split between the amount given bilaterally and the amount given to aid agencies; the aid agencies to which moneys were given; the amounts given; the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason the fuel allowance scheme ceased in the second week of April 2005; if he will extend the allowance to the end of May 2005 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16973/05]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (19 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the efforts he will make to co-ordinate the implementation of the national drugs strategy with the homeless strategy to combat drug use among the homeless population here; his views on whether there is a need to develop services for homeless persons who are also drug users; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (18 May 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 102: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made in dealing with the odour problem at the Ringsend waste water treatment plant; if the proposed extension to the plant will be delayed until such time as the odour problem is solved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16351/05]