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Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Will he reconsider that decision in light of the tragic situations we regularly encounter? The sale of alcohol Bill is on the legislative programme but it specifically deals with the promotion of alcohol among sports organisations and so forth. Is the Government serious about trying to curtail the sale of alcohol to young people, given its implications?

Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: How long more must we wait?

Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I do not raise this matter to be awkward.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political and security situation within the Darfur region of Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34414/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that offer physics to leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34181/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the most up to date figures regarding the number of children in primary classes of 30 to 34 children inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34182/06]

Health Services. (24 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity of speaking on the Teamwork report. With apologies to the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, I would like to have seen a Minister from the Department of Health and Children come to the House to discuss this major national report, which contains 115 pages in total. We will not be able to do it justice in ten minutes but it is vital to...

Health Services. (24 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: They are certainly not in Monaghan.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Sector: Broadcasting Sector (19 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the incentives or policy guidelines in place to ensure maximisation of Irish based radio and television productions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33529/06]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (19 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with An Post or the postmasters with a view to determining the retention of a strategic number of post offices throughout the country with the objective of providing a modern and efficient service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33528/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (19 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount it cost to provide the computer structure at the ploughing match in 2006 in order that farming visitors could receive first class service on site; the amount it would cost to provide the same service in each livestock office or DVO here in order that farmers and their agents could deal with the situation in the same manner...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of the application for a new school building by a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan which is a progressive growing school; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this application is with her Department since 1997; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33629/06]

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: In light of yesterday's announcement by HSE officials that the Teamwork report will be rolled out nationally, when will time be given to discuss the report in the House? Its serious implications are not for County Monaghan alone.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Someone in Government should decide who is running the health service.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Will the Tánaiste guarantee a debate?

Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (18 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I thank my party leader for the opportunity to say a few words on this important issue. There is no doubt there is an enormous responsibility on all parties to walk the walk and not just walk through the door. They have engaged in a great deal of talking in recent times and it is important that they now deliver. I welcome this opportunity to speak on this vital issue and, above all, I...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Olivia Mitchell, on its introduction. While I appreciate the introduction of penalty points initially resulted in a decrease in road fatalities, public awareness soon declined and we have reverted to our bad old ways. It is clear that speeding together with the use of alcohol and drugs are the...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: There are regional roads capable of accommodating speeds of 100 km/h but on which the limit is 80 km/h. I am concerned by the introduction, from January next, of speed cameras operated by private contractors. The worry is that they may be installed on those types of roads purely for the purpose of collecting revenue. We have a responsibility as legislators to ensure lives are saved. That...

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: It will be difficult to get that message across. Although he is not directly in charge, the Minister should make sure local authorities do their work.

Written Answers — Importation Restrictions: Importation Restrictions (17 Oct 2006)

Seymour Crawford: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to stop the illegal import of exotic birds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32745/06]