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Written Answers — Education Reports: Education Reports (30 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines issued by her Department to primary schools in regard to the compilation, content and issuing of end of year reports at primary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20580/06]

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Pat Carey: I welcome the opportunity to comment on this Bill which represents a major development in our planning code. The changes proposed are badly needed if we are to meet the demands of a modern state. In terms of the provision of infrastructure, it is probably the most important legislation to have been introduced during this parliamentary term. Planning attracts all sorts of preconceived notions,...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Pat Carey: We would have to call it An Daingean. In this regard, the Bill is vitally important. It deals with improving the quality of life and protecting the environment. Both are possible if we are serious. I commend the Minister, Deputy Roche, for his determination in progressing the Bill. The single stage process is important but I do not pretend it will be easy. I have heard others, including...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Pat Carey: I have been to three race meetings in my time — none has been in Galway.

Written Answers — Hepatitis C Scheme: Hepatitis C Scheme (23 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in enacting an insurance scheme for persons infected with hepatitis C through contaminated blood and blood products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19300/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 is entitled to a tax rebate in respect of medical expenses; if so, when same will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19345/06]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (23 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an area closed circuit television scheme will be provided in the Finglas area as part of the service to be delivered from the new Finglas Garda station, in view of the fact that approval for such a scheme was given several years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19116/06]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (23 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda will have a role in monitoring closed circuit television in the Ballymun area once the new station there is operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19117/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding an application by persons (details supplied) to remain here as they are the parents of an Irish born child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19309/06]

Written Answers — School Procedures: School Procedures (23 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way in which teachers involved may not have followed the schools procedure for dealing with a complaint at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19337/06]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (23 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will arrange to have an appropriate education placement identified for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19592/06]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (18 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will clarify the responsibility her Department has for legislation in relation to domestic animals, for example cats; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18556/06]

Noxious Weeds. (18 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Please do not draw the picture.

Adjournment Debate Matters. (18 May 2006)

Pat Carey: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Gilmore — to discuss the case of a person (details supplied) who has lost their rent allowance and is facing eviction from their home; (2) Deputy Burton — to discuss school places at a school (details supplied) where...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Pat Carey: The jolt of increased energy prices, whether gas or oil, in the past year has served to focus minds on the conservation and renewal of energy as well as examining new ways of producing it. The controversy surrounding gas supplies through Ukraine was a wake-up call for everybody, demonstrating how interdependent we all are when it comes to energy supplies. Deputy Deenihan referred to the ESB's...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Pat Carey: The Deputy can never resist the temptation to laugh at his own jokes.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Pat Carey: We should exploit the resources we have. While we are playing catch-up, let us try to make use of wind and wave power. Some of our problems in this area arise from the moratorium placed on the wind industry by the regulator in December 2004, the results of which we are only now experiencing. We need more radical proposals before the House to encourage not only wind energy but also the solar,...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Grants are rarely the issue. Rather, it is the selling and marketing of the idea that is important. On the consumption side, we must continue to do more to reduce our dependence on natural fossil fuels. The Government is doing much in the competition sector but it needs to do more in the consumption area and needs to encourage, by subsidy or otherwise, the use and production of alternative...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Pat Carey: When ideas are brought forward, they should be well rehearsed because there is always a danger that we might rush in and suggest something that is not fully worked through. My understanding, from those who claim to know of these matters, is that the suggestion that sugar beet could be a significant provider of energy is exaggerated. I would not condemn anyone for suggesting the issue should...

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (17 May 2006)

Pat Carey: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the structure of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in Dublin 9, has been agreed by all parties concerned; if design teams have been appointed to both the amalgamated schools; if a timeframe has been agreed with all parties for the completion of the work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18613/06]