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Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the State contributory pension in 2009; the number of persons who qualified for the full pension; the number of persons who received a reduced rate payment; the number and the percentage of those receiving a reduced rate State contributory pension that were receiving less than €150 per week in 2009;...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a gender breakdown of those in receipt of State contributory pension, separating those who received full pension and reduced rate pension; the percentage of those receiving a reduced rate State contributory pension in 2009 that were women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31017/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he submitted the national renewable energy plans to the European Commission by the deadline of 30 June 2010 and if not, if he will provide the reasons for missing this deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31159/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recent error in the application for planning permission for the North-South interconnector; if he has received information from Eirgrid on the length of time it will take to resubmit the application; when does he envisage the process coming to a full conclusion; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Public Service Obligations: Public Service Obligations (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the public service obligation levy; the estimated costs to the domestic consumer with when the PSO is implemented; the probable percentage increase in electricity prices to come into affect this autumn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31161/10]

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the list of commitments in the programme for Government 2007 that fall under his responsibility; the position regarding each of these commitments; if they have been achieved; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31162/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the national retrofit programme; the amount allocated to this programme; the amount spent to date; the number of jobs created by this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31163/10]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 567: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he has taken to reach energy savings of 33% in public buildings; the measures in place to reach these targets; if he will provide the level of energy savings that has been achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31164/10]

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 568: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has attended any meetings of the Cabinet sub-committee on climate change in 2010; when the next meeting of this committee is scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31165/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the qualifying criteria for the warmer homes scheme as they applied in June 2009 and June 2010; the number of persons on the waiting list on a county basis; the areas of the country not yet covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31602/10]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for free to air rugby; the timeline for a decision; the cost of the consultants appointed by him to look into this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31603/10]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 584: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to introduce a postcode system; the system of postcodes that will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31604/10]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 585: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding smart meters; the timeframe for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31605/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 648: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the board of management is having difficulties in providing the required facilities due to a lack of funding; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the school may have to refuse entry to the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Policy: Defence Forces Policy (7 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Defence when he intends to publish a new White Paper on the Defence Forces, in view of the fact that the previous White Paper ran from 2000 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30165/10]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 372: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 2007 for a 3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23042/10]

Written Answers — Hunger Eradication: Hunger Eradication (6 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the relative roles of the Committee on World Food Security and the World Bank within the proposed global partnership for agriculture, food security and nutrition. [29666/10]

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Liz McManus: The Tánaiste could deal with it.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jun 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made on the review of gambling announced by him in May 2010; when he expects this process to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28350/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (30 Jun 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications received during 2009 for early retirement from the members of the gardaí, broken down by rank; the way this compares with each year from 2002; the number of applications received in 2010 to date; if he is concerned at reports that a significant number of senior gardaí are planning to take early...