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National Drugs Strategy. (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. However I am still not clear on the details; neither, it appears, is the Minister. I tabled this question because a large number of groups contact me on a daily basis and want to find out what the budget will be, what services will remain and what services will be going. The Minister of State made a statement on the day of the budget in his...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of the new National Drugs Strategy; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40888/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way he plans to tackle cocaine misuse in 2009 particularly across drugs taskforce areas; the amount of money that he will spend on such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40887/08]

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation Scheme: Rental Accommodation Scheme (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 441: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenants currently housed under the rental accommodation scheme in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40989/08]

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation Scheme: Rental Accommodation Scheme (18 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 442: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenants currently housed under the rental accommodation scheme countrywide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40990/08]

Departmental Agencies. (19 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the legislation that is required to achieve the rationalisation of agencies under the remit of his Department announced in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41242/08]

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: The tragic death of Shane Geoghegan and other tragedies should remind us all just how urgent it is to fight gangs in Limerick and across Ireland. While Limerick was unfortunately in the headlines this week, I woke up last Christmas morning only to hear of a murder in one end of my constituency and a serious assault just down the road from me. This is happening all over Ireland. It is most...

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: This situation on our streets has now reached crisis point. Another innocent life was lost last week, and my sympathies are with the family of Mr. Shane Geoghegan. I watched his mother on television last night as she spoke about the death of her son. It brought home the sad reality of how gangland crime can tear families apart and one would have to be made of stone not to be moved by her...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of long stay beds for older people in Cherry Orchard Hospital; the number of these beds currently available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42135/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of children in receipt of the early child care supplement here; the cost of this payment for 2008; the predicted cost for 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42918/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of children receiving the early child care supplement outside the State; the cost of this payment for 2008; the predicted cost for 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42919/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the Walk Tall programme was first compiled; when it first began to be taught in schools; when it was last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42248/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the On My Own Two Feet programme was first compiled; when it first began to be taught in schools; when it was last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42249/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (25 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 was refused a grant for a postgraduate diploma; if it is accepted that they are progressing with their education by following a level nine diploma after completing a level eight diploma; if this case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42377/08]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (26 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of drugs seizures carried out here to date in 2008; the quality of each drug seized; the way these drugs are destroyed; the person who oversees this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42935/08]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (26 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding alcohol that is confiscated by gardaí following new legislation enacted in 2008 to curb under age drinking and anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42936/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (26 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has received a submission for the new national drugs strategy from a group (details supplied); his views on its document, Alcohol/Drugs — Parishes Respond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42937/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (26 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the agencies he is referring to when he refers to savings being made in his Department in 2009 by reducing dependence on outside agencies. [42938/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (26 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in his efforts to make savings in 2009 while still delivering front line services, the local drugs task forces will continue to have a funding role in the community; if his Department would make savings if it took on this role and channelled funding directly into the community; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (26 Nov 2008)

Catherine Byrne: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in the context of budget 2009, he will explain his statement that his Department will not be entering into new contracts to provide support services to community development projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42940/08]