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Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: The Chair need not worry, I am sure they will grace Croke Park.

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I am relieved.

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Everybody in the House will welcome this Bill and the opportunity to debate the issues surrounding immigration and integration. As Deputy Kennedy has outlined every public representative will have met people on a daily basis seeking asylum or refugee status, wanting to bring in family members, looking for work permits or whatever. It is very distressing for people and it is difficult for...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way she will support and develop the food industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31177/07]

Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason IVF treatment is not available to a person with a medical card; if she has plans to change this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7222/08]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will reopen the swimming pool programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7277/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a design team has been appointed to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; when she expects this school to move to construction phase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7278/08]

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: This debate concerns the lack of investment and planning in broadband services. The four key areas in the provision of broadband are penetration, speed, access and cost. A 2007 Forfás report showed Ireland was below the EU average in the provision of broadband services and behind our competitors. Last week's European Competitive Telecommunications Association report showed Ireland was in...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I am delighted to speak on this Bill, which streamlines and consolidates payments of third level grants through one organisation, the VEC. The title of the Bill is important and covers support to third level students. One of the better moves we made in this country was free third level education. It was positive and opened doors to many people, whether they progressed from second level or...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Cork is considered by her Department to be in a rapidly developing area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8365/08]

Written Answers — National Skills Strategy: National Skills Strategy (28 Feb 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to encourage and facilitate the retraining of persons employed by companies that have a definite end life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8434/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (4 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve an application for a housing scheme submitted to his Department by Cork County Council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8838/08]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (6 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money his Department has transferred to the Road Safety Authority in 2008 for increased driver testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9677/08]

Overseas Development Aid. (11 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proportion of overseas aid paid to each of the top 12 recipient countries that was channelled through Irish non-governmental organisations in 2007; the proportion of planned aid expenditure in each of the years 2008 to 2012 that will be channelled through Irish NGOs in each of those countries; and if he will make a statement on the...

Overseas Development Aid. (11 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proportion of overseas aid paid to each of the top 12 recipient countries that was channelled through non-Irish non-governmental organisations in 2007; the proportion of planned aid expenditure in those countries in each of the years 2008 to 2012 that will be channelled through non-Irish NGOs; and if he will make a statement on the...

Health Services (11 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I thank the Acting Chairman, who has an interest in this area. I am sorry the Minister for Health and Children is not in the Chamber to respond to this matter, namely, adults with special needs who require dental treatment. This may be as simple as fillings or cleaning, which many of us regard as possible within a general practitioner's practice or at a dental clinic without any trouble....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the support service available to people who are suffering with acquired brain injuries; her plans to improve these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10394/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has plans to build a rehabilitation centre outside of the Dublin area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10395/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Cork that have applied for a new school to be built in their area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10608/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Mar 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Cork that have applied to have their current school buildings refurbished or have applied for building extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10609/08]