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Leaders' Questions (11 May 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Will Fianna Fáil publish the bank guarantee advice?

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jun 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills, in view of the difficulties faced by the construction sector, the measures that exist to ensure that essential works to schools are completed on schedule in circumstances in which the appointed contractor ceases to operate or is otherwise unable to fulfil or complete a contract. [14363/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jun 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that essential works due to be completed at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be completed on schedule, in view of the fact that work has now ceased due to difficulties faced by the contractor. [14364/11]

Drug Treatment Court (30 Jun 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I am grateful to Deputies Costello and Dowds for sharing their time. The recent UN report on drug related deaths is a very stark warning based on evidence of the number of drug related deaths. Ireland is at twice the EU average for drug related deaths. These shocking statistics must prompt us to look again at strategies and ways of tackling the situation, to which the UN report draws...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (19 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices who applied for the redundant apprentice placement scheme in each local authority area; the number of apprentices who participated in the redundant apprentice placement scheme in each local authority area; his plans to continue or extend this scheme in line with other measures in the jobs initiative; and if...

Written Answers — Home-School Liaison Scheme: Home-School Liaison Scheme (19 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to maintain the home-school community liaison scheme in its current form; the changes that are envisaged for the scheme in the next year; if the scheme will come under the remit of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20944/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of the primary health centre in Inchicore, Dublin 8, and its completion date; and if he will make a statement on the proposed catchment area and scope of operation for the centre. [20945/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Health the number of inspections, in tabular form, that have been undertaken under the national tobacco control inspection programme in 2009 and 2010 to ascertain compliance with smoke-free workplace legislation, sales to minors legislation and prohibitions on display and advertising at the point of sale; the number of compliant inspections, the number...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (19 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the factors that will be considered in determining whether the DART underground connection project will proceed; if the importance of bringing coherence and adding value to existing services and infrastructure will be given major weighting, as well as providing for suburban rail services in suburbs in the west of the city...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 9 June 2011, the position regarding the liaison with the receiver in question; the next steps proposed; and if he expects the issue to be resolved before the new school year begins in September 2011. [22101/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline any outreach activities proposed for the Dublin area as part of Dublin City of Science 2012; the proposed educational activities tied to the event in Dublin schools; the benefits disadvantaged communities in Dublin will gain from the significant investment being made in this project; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the definition of heritage; if this includes Ireland's rich industrial heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22106/11]

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to protect and promote the Inchicore railway yards, Dublin, one of the best surviving examples of this aspect of industrial heritage in the northern hemisphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22107/11]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of contractors who are registered to participate in the better energy scheme; the requirements for contractors who wish to participate in delivering the scheme; and if the scheme is open to new applicants from contractors who wish to deliver the scheme. [22108/11]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of homeowners who have requested grants under the better energy scheme; and the number of homeowners who have been allocated grants on a county basis and by postcode within the Dublin area. [22109/11]

Written Answers — Smarter Travel Scheme: Smarter Travel Scheme (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 730: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects a decision to be made on funding for the smarter travel scheme and the locations for the scheme, in view of the great enthusiasm shown and effort put in to date by applicant areas such as Drimnagh, Dublin 12. [22103/11]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 731: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is scope within phase two of the Irish Rail Kildare route project to include the creation of a railway station in Ballyfermot, Kylemore Road, Dublin 10, in view of the fact that the area has been consistently disrupted by railway works over the past number of years, and will be again with the coming works, without...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 732: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a public taxi rank at St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8, has recently been made private; if this is considered acceptable practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22105/11]

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, on his elevation to his current post. I have always thought of him as one of the most distinctive and compelling voices of the Dáil. The core purpose of the legislation being debated today is to allow the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to increase the level of funding that can be made available to Fáilte Ireland, the...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Perhaps.