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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Nov 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of vacancies at executive officer level within his Department in Athlone and Tullamore as on 15 October 2008; when these vacancies will be filled from existing panels in the Public Service Appointments office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37943/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Nov 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of vacancies at executive officer level within his Department in Athlone and Tullamore as on 15 October 2008; when these vacancies will be filled from existing panels in the Public Service Appointments office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37944/08]

Training Programmes: Motion (4 Nov 2008)

Olwyn Enright: I support the motion. This is an important opportunity for the Government to consider what it must do to get the economy back on track and tackle rapidly rising unemployment. I wish to focus on one part of the Fine Gael motion, the back-to-education allowance. We have seen consistent losses of employment. On 8 October I outlined the effects on my constituency. Each Deputy is conscious of...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the hardship caused by the instant suspension of the installation aid scheme; the action he will take to alleviate same particularly for persons who had a legitimate expectation that they would be able to make an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37269/08]

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the hardship caused by the instant suspension of the installation aid scheme; if he will introduce a degree of flexibility particularly for persons who had been in the process of making applications and had a legitimate expectation that they would be able to make an application; and if he...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 196: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a decision has been made following an application for post-tender approval in respect of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37765/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an emergency funding application by a school (details supplied) in County Laois will be granted; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the school in question has had slates fall from the roof and that the roof has been assessed as being in urgent need of repair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37668/08]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application for DEIS status was made by a school (details supplied) in County Laois; the outcome of such application; if not made, if the school can still apply for inclusion in DEIS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37669/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the details of a review of a number of school routes and services, operated by Bus Éireann, undertaken by same during the summer vacation; the reasons for same; if his attention has been drawn to any pupils affected by same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37670/08]

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: That was a fairly half-hearted withdrawal.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: This morning the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Máire Hoctor, stated at a meeting of ICSA that if it had alternative proposals that could be brought to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, they would be considered. The phrase, "like what is happening in education", was used. In view of this is the Minister going to re-examine the budget cuts...

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: It makes a difference to those working in the sector if it is going to be re-examined.

Written Answers — Knowledge Society Strategy: Knowledge Society Strategy (29 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the new e-Government project that was due to be launched in July 2008 following agreement with Opposition parties after an agreed Private Members' motion; the reason such a delay has occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37194/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (29 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the policy in place regarding the decision on the types of compensation payments which are disregarded in the means test for the disability allowance; the reason not all compensation payments are treated the same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37066/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that pupils attending a school (details supplied) in County Laois are left with no access to school transport; the measures that were taken to accommodate same on school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37045/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the completion of works under the public private partnership at a school (details supplied) in County Offaly; the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37318/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the completion of works under the public private partnership at a school (details supplied) in County Laois; the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37319/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 537: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the completion of works under the public private partnership at a school (details supplied) in County Offaly; the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37320/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 538: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the completion of works under the public private partnership at a school (details supplied) in County Laois; the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37321/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (29 Oct 2008)

Olwyn Enright: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants working in a school (details supplied) in County Laois. [37342/08]