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Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I congratulate the new Minister, Deputy Varadkar, on his appointment. He faces a big challenge and I am delighted to see somebody as young as Deputy Varadkar in the Cabinet. During my election campaign I picked up from the public the need for new blood and an infusion of new people into politics. I am delighted to see the Minister in his new role; although I am a little disappointed not to...

Research Funding (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I congratulate the new Minister, Deputy Quinn, and the Ministers of State, Deputy Cannon and Deputy Sherlock, on their appointment and wish them well. They will be looking after an important Department and sector over the forthcoming term. Given their capacity and experience, I have no doubt that they are well equipped to deal with it. Many of the good aspects of our economy at present are...

Research Funding (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: -----particularly over recent years. I welcome the fact that the Minister will continue some of the work and investment that has been put into this sector. Will he elaborate on the measures he will take to ensure that the research investment is, in so far as possible, tied in with the companies that will be investing in particular areas to ensure that it generates employment in towns,...

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I want to comment on the importance of one and two-teacher schools, particularly in rural areas, and endorse what my colleagues, Deputies Robert Troy and Brendan Smith have said on this issue. I am concerned by the Minister's comments about using school buildings for other purposes. That might indicate that the Minister is considering closing some of those schools. The Minister said the...

Hospital Services (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing discussion of this important matter for the people of the north-west region, in particular Donegal, which I represent. It is an issue of which members of the public, in particular those who may have a relative who has suffered from cancer and needed radiotherapy services, are only too aware. To have to travel to either Galway or Dublin, as is...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will have any role in the new National Employment and Entitlements Service replacing FÁS; if so the nature of that role; the timeline for setting up the new agency; and when details of the new agency will be provided. [5543/11]

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (24 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools and pupils not under religious patronage in the 1996/97 school year and in the current school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5542/11]

Written Answers — Innovation Fund: Innovation Fund (29 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will continue to support the innovation fund established by Fianna Fáil in government. [5794/11]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: This is an important Bill which follows on from a process of changing the way the postal system operates in Ireland which has been under way since the late 1990s. It is the third and final phase of deregulation of the postal market and deals with the small envelope market, those weighing under 50g. It deals with two elements, namely, the introduction of competition into the 50g envelope...

Air Services (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the position regarding the discussions he has had with companies (details supplied) regarding increasing the number of routes into the country in exchange for the abolition of the €3 airport tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6333/11]

Air Services (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Minister for his reply. I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment today and wish him well in the role. I also congratulate the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, on his appointment and wish him well in his role. I know from his background that he is very well qualified for it and I have no doubt he will bring that experience to bear in his Department in this period of...

Sports Capital Programme (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his plans to restore the sports capital grants. [6334/11]

Sports Capital Programme (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Minister will know, the SCP, which has been in place since 1998, has been critical in the development of sports clubs, grounds and facilities throughout the country. I started my life in sport a good deal later than the Minister, but at that time, which was not that long ago, our facilities amounted to leaky huts. There has been considerable development since 1998. I know the...

Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his strategy to boost tourist numbers to Ireland; his plans to attract more visitors from the UK and if he will be working with his colleagues in the Northern Ireland Executive to agree a joint strategy. [6145/11]

Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: The Minister has said much work will be done around the trips of President Obama and Queen Elizabeth. What exactly is the content and nature of the campaigns that will be run in Britain and America to capitalise on the visits in those markets themselves as opposed to making the most of it in the course of the visits in terms of beaming images back? As someone who comes from the north-west...

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

Charlie McConalogue: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his tourism strategy for County Donegal. [6148/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Mar 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6301/11]

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: When will the social welfare and pensions Bill be published? Will it include amendments in respect of the mortgage interest scheme as proposed by the previous Government, which would be of great assistance to those people who are facing interest rate hikes from the ECB?

Suicide Prevention: Statements (7 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: It is important that Dáil Éireann takes time to address suicide by facilitating Members to make a contribution on policy surrounding the issue. That time has been provided to discuss suicide is indicative of the time and profile required to address the issue at all levels of society with a view to removing the age old stigma attached to mental health and suicide which contributes to higher...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Apr 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) has not been awarded a medical card. [7151/11]