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Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (2 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special needs assistant will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [26919/04]

Written Answers — Residential Tenancies Board: Residential Tenancies Board (2 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 500: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made since the passing of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004; and when he will appoint board members of the residential tenancies board. [26898/04]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (16 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the fact that BSE risk material may have entered the national food chain through the pipes of a Drogheda factory and the need for the Government immediately to initiate a full inquiry into this matter.

Written Answers — Enterprise Policy: Enterprise Policy (16 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken to help in the implementation of the enterprise strategy group recommendation to establish within Enterprise Ireland a dedicated structure, Export Ireland, with its own budget and strong, experienced leadership to develop a more focused approach to export market intelligence and promotional...

Written Answers — Construction Sector: Construction Sector (16 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the likely impact on employment of a slowdown in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28355/04]

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy should be promoted for that.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: I wish to share my time with Deputies Olivia Mitchell and English.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is a very important debate. The first part of the amendment, which I cannot move but to which I will refer, refers to the need to commence work on the road forthwith. The reason is very simple. The capacity originally envisaged for the M3 was approximately 11,600 cars per day. The number of cars actually travelling on it is 21,700 per day, and this number is to rise to 36,500 per day by...

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: No, my amendment is very clear on this matter. It attempts to deal with an issue that is not addressed at all in the Government amendment, namely, the effort to resolve the problem.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: No, it does not. The Minister of State's amendment does not mention this area at all. I do not mind meeting him to discuss this matter and am prepared to do so afterwards. I want to see the problem resolved, as I hope he does. We must have archaeology that is empathetic to development, and vice versa. If we achieve this, we will not have High Court cases or mass protests but clarity and...

Food Safety Standards. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Chair for selecting this matter for discussion. When I realised what time this would be dealt with I thought that perhaps I would be live on "Oireachtas Report". I do not know whether that is the case, but if it is I say "hello" to all the people watching. This is a very serious issue. It was the subject of a story in the Drogheda Independent recently on foot of a court case which...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance the financial assistance he can offer to businesses and householders in view of the recent disastrous flooding in many parts of the country. [27535/04]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance the reasons behind the higher than expected cost of renovating the Palm House at the Botanic Gardens in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27533/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number and category of appeals made to the superintendent community welfare officer in each county in the North Eastern Health Board area in the past five years; the numbers granted and refused and subsequently appealed to the chief appeals officer in the North Eastern Health Board; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Transport if there are guidelines by which a driving licence can be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth in view of special circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29746/04]

Freedom of Information. (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: While the €15 fee is one matter, does the Taoiseach agree inconsistencies exist in the charging for searches and other fees across all Departments?

Freedom of Information. (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept the point. Does the Taoiseach believe there is total consistency within his Department regarding when fees for searching are charged? They should either be charged in all cases or in none. Is there a consistency of application of the rules in the Department of the Taoiseach?

Freedom of Information. (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept what the Taoiseach says from his experience, but can he confirm that is always the case in every application in his Department or are there exceptions when a search fee is charged? If so, on what grounds is that fee applied?

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding financial support for a bus service (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34293/04]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (26 Jan 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 688: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Louth will be granted permission to remain here. [34149/04]