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European Presidency: Statements. (20 Jan 2004)

Gay Mitchell: I thank Deputy Kenny for sharing his time with me. I also thank the Taoiseach for his kind words about the Committee on European Affairs which works on a cross-party basis. Often when we meet in the basement we wonder if anybody notices. Therefore, I appreciate the Taoiseach's comments. I regret the rise in euroscepticism apparent in certain parts of the State. As we commence our Presidency...

Written Answers — Affordable Housing: Affordable Housing (3 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 161: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses to be made available as part of Sustaining Progress affordable housing in each of the local authorities in the greater Dublin area; the location of each of these developments; the number and type of housing units at each location; the proposed completion date; the projected cost of the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (3 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 173: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has made a submission on the draft regional guidelines for the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2979/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (3 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will meet the concerns of a residents' committee (details supplied) in the SWAHB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2762/04]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (3 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide resources to ensure that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 20 can be assessed and provided with a disabled person's car seat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2763/04]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to repeal the provision in the Juries Act 1976 which describes persons who are deaf as incapable of serving on a jury, in view of advances in technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2744/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a decision has been made in the appeal of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3047/04]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (10 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the application of the electronic commerce directive, especially in view of the fact that 54% of European Internet users are expected to shop on-line by 2006. [30415/03]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (10 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 164: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on European Commission proposals to make cross-border mergers more straightforward. [30414/03]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the measures he has taken to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the measures he proposes to take to assist this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3576/04]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (10 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he has taken to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; the measures he proposes to take to assist this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3577/04]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that it is in keeping with humanitarian norms to return a person (details supplied) to Angola; and if he can assure Dáil Éireann that this person can return there safely. [3643/04]

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Mossad or the CIA could fix a general election in 24 hours.

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Given the cost of funerals in Dublin, which is exorbitant by any measure in the majority of cases, when will the money advice and budgeting service Bill 2002 be brought forward? This is an opportune time for the House to discuss this rip-off — an unusual term to describe the industry — which is a major problem in Dublin that needs to be addressed.

Electronic Voting: Motion (17 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: This legislation is the product of the insolence of office. The Dáil has become a rubber stamp and now the Government, which has been in office far too long, expects the people to become a rubber stamp. I am disturbed to hear Government spokespersons and backbenchers talk about the Opposition raising issues about this matter. What do they think our job is if it is not to raise issues? This...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the case for tax neutrality to accompany carbon taxation in order that the proceeds of the new tax are used to reduce the tax burden on other resource-friendly items. [4724/04]

Written Answers — Public Sector Procurement: Public Sector Procurement (17 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the investigation being carried out by the British Office of Fair Trade in relation to competition in Government procurement spending; if a similar investigation is being carried out here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4824/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (17 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on the steps he intends to take in relation to a letter (details supplied) by five consultant psychiatrists to the SWAHB highlighting their concerns about the poor and diminishing funding of the psychiatric services for patients served by St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8. [4952/04]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences. : Road Traffic Offences. (17 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Deputy Mitchell has not received a substantive reply to Question No. 433 of 11 November 2003; if the Minister is now in a position to answer this question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4583/04]

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)

Gay Mitchell: So much for family-friendly sitting hours.