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Banks Recapitalisation (23 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Finance the burden sharing arrangements being discussed; the discussions taking place at European level regarding burden sharing with bondholders; the extent to which his partners at European level are willing to allow for burden sharing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5406/11]

Situation in Libya: Statements (24 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: May I share time with Deputy Ó Snodaigh?

Situation in Libya: Statements (24 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Since the beginning of the current conflict in Libya, there has been a growing concern within the international community that deliberate targeting of civilians has been prevalent. The UN Security Council has used this growing concern to set in motion a no-fly zone under the recently passed Resolution 1973. This urgency is in stark contrast with the situation in Bahrain and Yemen. Why is...

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (24 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the cut to the number of educational psychologists in National Educational Psychological Service will be reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5505/11]

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (29 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: To many, the contents of the Moriarty report will be seen as just another confirmation that politics in this State has been corrupted by shady deals, golden circles and brown envelopes. The report shines yet another spotlight on the cosy relationship between big business and politics. What it reveals is not pretty, even if predictable. In recent days, the findings of the tribunal have been...

Written Answers — Intellectual Property: Intellectual Property (29 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the way he will support the development of an international content services centre as per the programme for Government; when this centre will be developed; when the national intellectual property protocol will be developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5867/11]

Written Answers — Commercial Rent Reviews: Commercial Rent Reviews (29 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when he, in conjunction with the Department of Justice and Law Reform will examine ending upward only rent reviews for existing leases; when they will meet to discuss same; the envisioned timeframe for the introduction of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5866/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for capital projects awaiting approval for schools in Cork North Central; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5895/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when he plans to bring forward legislation on proposed new anti-corruption laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5896/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the review he is undertaking on the future of orthopaedic services at St. Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital in Cork will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5903/11]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (29 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will outline all contacts between him and a group (details supplied) and Voluntary Health Insurance between his appointment as Minister and Tuesday, 23 March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5904/11]

Social Welfare Code (30 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to rectify the anomalous situation whereby the spouses of persons in receipt of disability allowance are not allowed to avail of community employment but rather they must apply for a separate payment in their own right and wait a year before they can qualify for a CE place, in view of the fact that no recognition...

Employment Rights (30 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has explored the possibility of recouping the cost from guilty employers of social welfare payments made to persons during the period extending from their unfair dismissal and a determination by the Employment Appeals Tribunals that they had been wrongfully dismissed and were then reinstated or compensated by order of the...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (31 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his plans to address the impact of social disadvantage on various forms of participation in sport. [6197/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if he will support the development of significant tourism projects between councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6198/11]

Written Answers — Illegal Dumping: Illegal Dumping (6 Apr 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 41: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to clamp down on environmental crimes such as illegal dumping. [6922/11]

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Apr 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: While the Bill before the House does not represent a wide-ranging departure from existing legislation it has the potential to kick-start a wider debate on our sentencing and prison policies. At a time when we face the reality of an already overcrowded prison system, when prison numbers continue to increase rather than decrease, when the operational procedures and conditions within prisons...

Garda Deployment (7 Apr 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure that frontline policing services are protected or enhanced in the time ahead [7167/11]

Garda Deployment (7 Apr 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister has mentioned the introduction of civilians or non-gardaí to undertake some administrative work. Will the Minister provide further details about the number of people currently behind desks who will be put back onto the front line? I will focus on one aspect of Garda resources, namely, the Garda vetting programme. The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, and Deputy Dara...

Garda Deployment (7 Apr 2011)

Jonathan O'Brien: In terms of freeing up gardaí, does the Minister have concrete numbers in mind? He has a number of proposals, but does he have a figure in his head for the number of gardaí he would like to see put back onto front line services?