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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 has been refused funding for new windows on the front of the school after previously receiving funding for new windows at the rear of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8011/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin North Central, which has had an application in for an extension since 2001, has so far been refused the necessary funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8012/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin North Central has been refused funding for a renovation of its front gate, which would allow for quick emergency access for vehicles such as ambulances or fire engines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8013/11]

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I note the programme for Government states that people of non-faith or minority religious backgrounds and publicly identified lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual people should not be deterred from training or taking up employment as teachers in the State. This is a clear reference to section 37 of the Equality Act. When will an amendment to that legislation come before the House so that...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made in initiating a detailed review of the basis, structures and governance of the Irish Red Cross, as outlined in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8440/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (19 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will make reforming our mental health services an urgent priority; if he will commit to making mental health services more open and transparent, with a particular focus on ensuring that patients' fundamental human rights are respected and adhered to in this process. [8353/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Apr 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will reinstate the full medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8356/11]

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (3 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I welcome the opportunity to speak on suicide prevention. Members on all sides of the House made many excellent contributions on the issue and I will endeavour not to repeat points which were previously raised. I will focus on younger children, how this society is failing to protect their mental health and what we must change to ensure we intervene at the earliest opportunity to protect the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when legislation will be brought forward to amend existing legislation under the National Educational Welfare Act 2000 which would expand the remit of the act and the resources of the National Education Welfare Board to all children enrolled in any school regardless of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9421/11]

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (3 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the initiatives currently being undertaken to increase Ireland's trade with and exports to the crucial emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9380/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when will promised legislation, contained in the programme for Government, in respect of people of non-faith or minority backgrounds and publically identified lesbian gay bisexual transgender people who should not be deterred from training or taking up employment as teachers in the State, be brought forward to amend section 37(1) of...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (3 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 597: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will make a statement on the recent announcements regarding prescription charges. [9422/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (3 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the proposal by CORU to levy an annual registration fee of €350 on social workers is going ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9084/11]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (3 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the new Central Mental Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9369/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (10 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation criminalising the purchase of sexual acts, thus making it illegal to buy sex, and decriminalise those persons who are prostituted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10582/11]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (10 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will increase the policing resources for an area (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10580/11]

Written Answers — Home-School Liaison Scheme: Home-School Liaison Scheme (11 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed curtailments to home school community links services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10891/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a review of the general allocation model for allocation of special needs resources will be initiated in order for these essential resources to be targeted where they are needed most. [11048/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the way he is ensuring a more coherent policy approach among various groups and Departments concerned with the issue of overseas aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12033/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 May 2011)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding pension arrangements in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11989/11]