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Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Further to an earlier question on the company law consolidation and reform Bill, I appreciate that there is much work involved in it. However, it has been long promised and is urgently needed in the current economic climate. There is an urgent need for consolidation, modernisation and reform of company law. It is not enough for the Tánaiste to say she will present it when she is in a...

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: I was told that last week when I asked the Taoiseach, and the Minister for Finance did not come back to me.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: This is the second time I have had to ask and there is still no answer. Will the Tánaiste provide an answer by tomorrow?

Human Rights Issues. (23 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the situation in Iran, including the statement made by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency that Iran was unlikely to produce a nuclear warhead. [31741/09]

Written Answers — Community Policing: Community Policing (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received, from the Garda Commissioner, the report of the working group developing proposals for a comprehensive model of rural and urban community policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31168/09]

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members of the Garda Reserve recruited to date; the stations to which they have been allocated; the number of applicants for the Reserve currently in training; if he is satisfied with the rate of recruitment; when he expects that the full complement of 1,500 will be in place; if restrictions have been placed...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names, backgrounds and positions of the chairpersons of AnCO and FÁS since 1968. [32557/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the names of the director generals of AnCO and FÁS since 1968; and the dates of their appointment. [32558/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the circumstances surrounding the departure of the first director general of FÁS in 1989-1990; the conditions attached to their departure; if a lump sum was awarded on their departure; and, if so, the basis on which it was paid. [32559/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will set up a dedicated inquiry line to assist with medical card queries, in view of the recent changes to the handling of medical card applications, with the setting up of the CPRS, and the subsequent rise in constituent queries. [32192/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the future plans for the community development projects; the current number of such projects; the funding allocated in 2009; and the source of that funding. [32208/09]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the employment rights of staff of community development projects in the event of a project being closed down; and the redundancy arrangements which would apply. [32209/09]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (22 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the details of grants, loans or other financial assistance available to unemployed persons to purchase a taxi licence or to prepare a car for use as a taxi. [32551/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Offices: Social Welfare Offices (17 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will respond to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding Clondalkin social welfare office; the steps she has taken to deal with the queuing at this office; and if she will ensure that there is adequate seating and waiting facilities for members of the public. [31862/09]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (17 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 76: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the impact the introduction of water charges could have on families in which a family member has a particular health condition that requires more frequent than average bathing, such as severe eczema; and if before reaching a decision on the introduction of water charges, he...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (17 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 80: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the safety precautions which should be provided to every CFL purchaser in order that in the event of damage, buyers will be prepared to deal safely with the release of toxic mercury in the home; and if he, like his counterpart in the British Department of Environment, plans on issuing households with clear...

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Róisín Shortall: My questions refer to secondary legislation. Has progress been made over the summer months on the issue of adoptions from Vietnam? Hundreds of families are waiting a decision in this matter and action from the Minister of State with responsibility for children. What is the current position and when is progress likely to be made on the issue? When does the Minister for Finance intend to...

Proposed Legislation. (9 Jul 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason he has not published the new road traffic (amendment) Bill; if he will include a provision for the mandatory testing of all drivers involved in a road collision in the legislation; the other key headings and objectives of the bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28385/09]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 Jul 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the number of road deaths and collisions over the past few months including the loss of 32 lives on roads here in May 2009 compared with 19 deaths on the roads in May 2008; the measures, including legislative and enforcement, he is taking to address this trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28384/09]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (9 Jul 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a person, who was made unemployed 12 months ago but in the intervening time signed off for a few days and suspended their jobseeker's payment for that short period, will qualify for community employment under current rules; and the way short periods of employment are treated in relation to eligibility for...