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Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (3 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the assistance currently available to adults seeking to return to full time education and the related thresholds. [16505/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí assigned to the Dublin metropolitan district at the year end for each of the past ten years for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15691/06]

Garda Divisional Boundaries. (27 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the counties or portions of counties which lie within the Garda Dublin metropolitan district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15692/06]

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Originally I was to have seven minutes to speak but I am delighted that I now have 20. Many of the Deputies on this side of the House do not get much time to speak and we relish any such opportunity. There is certainly much to say on this issue. The first aspect of this Bill to which I wish to refer is the delay. Other Deputies have spoken about this and I will do so as well. It is 14 months...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: That is fair enough. I did not request it. I would prefer an opportunity to deal with legislation as well as statements and we do not get that opportunity. I understand that in the old days this House sat until 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. Perhaps it should return to that practice because, as an Opposition Deputy, I find it difficult to get chances to speak on many of the major issues outside my...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: That is true. They must pay one way or the other and society must pay as a result. If an elderly person is not able to interact with society, that person is more likely to end up in a nursing home. The majority of people over the age of 60 are active and independent. Any financial incentive to encourage people to be active should be followed. Some people will end up in nursing homes and some...

Written Answers — Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Policy (26 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the recommendations of the task force on alcohol; if, in relation to each recommendation, it has been implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15399/06]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (26 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 127: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the recommendations of the task force on obesity; if each recommendation has been implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15398/06]

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I wish to share time with Deputies Ferris, Catherine Murphy and James Breen. I agree wholeheartedly with Deputy Fiona O'Malley who is trying admirably to defend the indefensible.

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Fiona O'Malley is correct in saying that we need somebody who will manage the health service efficiently and it certainly is not the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. A year after coming into office and having said there is a crisis, she is now trying to address it and state all sorts of platitudes before the general election in the hope of getting back in...

Leaders' Questions. (26 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: That is quite a good score.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (26 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I seek leave to adjourn the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following issue of national importance on the day the Revised Estimates for Education are being voted on, namely the need for the Government to cherish all of the State's children equally by funding education instead of cherrypicking investment as regards schools and other educational institutions and giving a callous...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (25 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the legislation which exists in relation to the regulation of child minders; the maximum number of children that a registered child minder can look after; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14229/06]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (25 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a difference between after-school care and out-of-school care; the registration which is required legally for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14230/06]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (25 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it is technically possible for a person operating from a premises within a housing estate to work under approval as a registered childminder in the morning and then provide a separate after-school and out-of-school service later in the day; if this infringes on any approvals granted in terms of numbers and space; and...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (25 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a time limit for the completion of vetting procedures when appointing new employees to positions in the health service. [14242/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures which exist for grievances regarding dealing with taxation matters; if persons can deal with queries by phone if they do not receive satisfactory levels of service via the post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14703/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will direct the Revenue Commissioners to investigate the delay and frustration being experienced by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin regarding dealings with the Dublin South County PAYE tax district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14704/06]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Facilities: Sport and Recreational Facilities (25 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a dedicated facility for gymnastics will be made available to clubs across north Dublin as part of the Sports Campus Ireland facility at Abbotstown. [14822/06]

Written Answers — Irish Aviation Authority: Irish Aviation Authority (25 Apr 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department is monitoring the application by a company (details supplied) for a business airport; the role the Irish Aviation Authority plays in dealing with such plans; if his Department will intervene to ensure that adequate community consultation takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14627/06]