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Green Paper on Energy: Statements. (10 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: I had hoped the Green Paper would give more detail on the biofuel sector. I congratulate the Minister on the targets being set for 2010 and 2020 on renewable energy and biofuels but there is no detail on how we might kick start the industry to ensure we reach those targets. Two critical steps must be taken immediately, the first of which is the establishment of grants for biomass and biofuel...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has to support the rapidly rising cost of survey work associated with a feasibility assessment of wind farms; his views on whether this is a barrier to development of such facilities by community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31416/06]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (5 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans she has to review the practice whereby cattle must be within the period specified for the test for tuberculosis when they are being slaughtered; the reason for this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31414/06]

Written Answers — Animal Identification Scheme: Animal Identification Scheme (5 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans she has to review the decision to award the cattle tag contract to just one company; the reason for this decision; her views on whether it is acceptable that those who were unsuccessful should be informed via the media rather than her Department; the steps being taken to review the communication policy in such...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will allocate additional funding to a project (details supplied) due to the cost of completing the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31418/06]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (5 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 192: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has for carbon or green credits; the way in which he will allocate these credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31415/06]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (4 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 138: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the current funding for architectural protection grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31022/06]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (4 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 343: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to increase the level of recycling of farm plastics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 172: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the grant aid available for group sewerage schemes will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31023/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (4 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if all social welfare payments are taken into consideration when calculating eligibility for a higher education grant; if family income supplement and farm assist payments are considered in such calculations; her plan to review this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31228/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Oct 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason an applicant has to be in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment the day before their course starts to qualify for back to education allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30772/06]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has to introduce a Family Law Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30258/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the negotiations for the acquisition of a site in Mullingar town centre for the provision of accommodation for the decentralisation of the Department of Education and Science to Mullingar ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30266/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase the funding available to Roscommon and Mayo Hospice for the provision of palliative care services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30261/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the locations of the three primary care teams for County Roscommon have been determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30313/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps being taken to recruit and retain qualified chiropodists in County Roscommon PCCC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30314/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps being taken to address the backlog in audiology services; the number of adults and children currently awaiting an audiology appointment; when the backlog in audiology waiting lists will be cleared; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30315/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a principal psychologist will be required for the child psychology department in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in recruiting this position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30316/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of companies who have availed of the biofuel excise relief; the companies in question and their address; the volume of fuel that they have sought relief for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30280/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Sep 2006)

Denis Naughten: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he is taking to expand the accessibility of broadband outside urban centres in provincial Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30271/06]