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Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed) (5 Oct 2010)

Ulick Burke: Does Deputy Kennedy believe it?

Health Services: Motion (5 Oct 2010)

Ulick Burke: I commend Deputy Reilly for bringing this timely motion before the House and I thank him for sharing his time with me. The Health Service Executive has recently been described as inefficient and not fit for purpose by the Irish Hospital Consultants' Association. It has accused the HSE of being dysfunctional and disconnected from staff who provide the care. It said the State organisation was...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (29 Sep 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have now been reviewed by the National Council for Special Education; when the review of special needs assistants will be complete; the number of special needs assistants that have been withdrawn to date at primary and post primary levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33588/10]

School Staffing (29 Sep 2010)

Ulick Burke: It is sad that in 2010 a Minister of State is saying that these are only promotional posts and that they serve no other purpose. It is regrettable that the Minister of State cannot recognise the functions and duties that were associated with these posts in the past and does not see their importance in the context of the effective running of schools. Year heads have the first opportunity to...

School Staffing (29 Sep 2010)

Ulick Burke: The Minister of State did not answer my original question.

School Staffing (29 Sep 2010)

Ulick Burke: I am asking that the Minister of State reconsider the position. We are concerned here with the effective running of schools and the demands that are made on teachers within school structures. The posts which were created in respect of the effective running of schools have disappeared. There will be a serious impact in the future if these posts are not restored as a matter of urgency. Will...

Economic Issues: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: That would make a change. I wish to share time with Deputy Noonan. I support the motion. The Government's planned infrastructure programme, Transport 21, has been decimated with most road projects abandoned indefinitely and, despite the recent confirmation by the Minster for Transport and Government guarantees that phase 2 of the western rail corridor between Athenry and Tuam in County...

Economic Issues: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: Unemployment is still increasing with little hope for the many people affected of returning to the workforce in the near future. In Dublin 5,000 people applied for 300 jobs at Dublin Airport.

Economic Issues: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: That is the reality not only in Dublin, but throughout the country. Small businesses are being starved of resources. The bankers are putting out the spin that they are approving loans but they are approving amounts that are much lower than applicants seek, resulting in a lack of uptake. The spin banks are putting on this issue is false. Where reviews have taken place of applications, the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the length of time required to farm land in 2010 in order to qualify for the single farm payment and the area-based payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/10]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (7 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of urgent, national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to provide funding urgently to the Brothers of Charity for the provision of respite and other services in County Galway in order to maintain the level of support and care to the many special needs families in Ballinasloe and...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the current unrest in Kyrgyzstan; and the threat the this poses to the plans of the interim Government there for a referendum on constitutional reform. [29584/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the setting up by the UN of a panel to investigate alleged human rights abuses in Sri Lanka; if he will report on any discussions which have taken place at EU level regarding this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29585/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: Question 658: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Galway will receive notification of the start of a replacement school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29592/10]

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: Tá a lán ráite faoin toghchán a chur ar ceal go ceann cúpla bliana faoin Bhille. Ní hé sin an rud is tábhachtaí; ba mhaith liom níos mó béime ar labhairt na Gaeilge. Tá sin ag dul in olc i gConamara. Sna Gaelscoileanna tá a lan oibre déanta ag na múinteoirí agus ag na tuismitheoirí, agus tá níos mó béime ar labhairt na Gaeilge ná mar atá sna scoileanna Gaeltachta....

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill [Seanad] 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: Is that an additional spokesperson?

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill [Seanad] 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: Is the Minister of State aware of the contents of the statement made last week by the Minister, Deputy Gormley, on the circular he sent to selected local authorities throughout the country? The statement implies that there is a suspicion in his mind and that he queries the planning practices of those local authorities and their transparency. Is the Minister aware of how those local...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill [Seanad] 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: For whatever reason, best known to the Minister, he has wrongfully selected and targeted local authorities. Earlier, the Minister of State referred to planning decisions taken in other areas. He is not familiar with the fact that birds directives, habitats directives, special areas of conservation and natural heritage areas cover approximately 60% of County Galway. The local authorities in...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill [Seanad] 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: It is of the utmost importance.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill [Seanad] 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2010)

Ulick Burke: They come down at night to visit them.