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Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (29 Mar 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the local farming community in Portlaoise regarding the decision to relocate the Portlaoise district veterinary office and staff of 30 persons to a new rented building in Naas, County Kildare; the reason behind this decision; if it makes economic sense to move this office;...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Arthur Spring: Mention is made in the programme for Government with regard to innovation and commercialisation of the need for a national intellectual property protocol. Will this need legislation and, if so, what timeframe will be allowed for it? This is essential for the pharmaceutical industry and the development of jobs in the digital industry. With regard to what is relevant to the Order of...

Job Losses (14 Apr 2011)

Arthur Spring: I echo the sentiments expressed by Deputy Tom Fleming. To put this matter in context, in 2008 Aetna celebrated the 20th anniversary of its presence in Castleisland. At the time, the president of Aetna Global Benefits, Martha R. Temple, said the Castleisland facility had gained an excellent reputation within Aetna as having a highly skilled and productive workforce and said: "we ... mark our...

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Arthur Spring: Except to the minimum wage.

Commission of Inquiry into Banking Sector: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Arthur Spring: As the debate is of such importance, I ask the Ceann Comhairle to extend the time allowed for discussion in order that we can hear statements from Members with an interest in the matter.

Commission of Inquiry into Banking Sector: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Arthur Spring: I request that the debate be extended. We were told there would be speaking time.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the valuation for VAT purposes provided by the Valuation Office to Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited in 25 October 2002 is a valid valuation for VAT purposes; and if he is further satisfied that it was appropriate for the NSCDA to allow the Supreme Court to rely on the valuation in the recent case that came...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the students of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will continue to receive free school transport as agreed during the amalgamation process. [11677/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (17 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider exempting students in receipt of the non-adjacent education grant living in rural areas without suitable public transport system and who were enrolled in full time third level education prior to the budget of 2011 from the new measures regarding grant allocation introduced in the budget. [11678/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (17 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11679/11]

Written Answers — Emergency Works Scheme: Emergency Works Scheme (18 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider another source of funding for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry on the grounds of health and safety. [11904/11]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (18 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he intends to continue the policy of centrally locating nationally the control function for ambulances. [11983/11]

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (24 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the decision to terminate the position of rural co-ordinator at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reversed due to the vital role the position plays in the community. [12741/11]

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Under the legislative programme for summer 2011, the Central Bank (supervision and enforcement) Bill is envisaged to provide for the enhancement of financial regulation, expanding the supervisory and enforcement powers of the Central Bank. Given the unique situation of a currency with multiple central banks, I would be asking that the legislation should come in part from Europe and that it...

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: When will it be published and will guidance be provided?

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (25 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: It is a good day when the non-government or Opposition benches produce a motion with which we can all agree. It is living proof that the cowboy and farmer can be friends. It is vital to remain focused on what we can do, namely, our core competencies of tourism, energy, agri-business and micro-enterprise. We must also ensure we focus both on the economy and society. We have an opportunity...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 May 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a maximum area in square kilometres that a station, with one garda assigned to it, is expected to patrol. [13292/11]

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Arthur Spring: Manolos are shoes.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (7 Jun 2011)

Arthur Spring: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Health if the EU-recommended 116000 hotline for missing children will be set up here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14396/11]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Arthur Spring: Yes, I wish to share my time with the permission of the House.