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Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jun 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason funding was reduced during 2007 for Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17717/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jun 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff to be let go at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin following a recent letter from the Health Service Executive to the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17716/07]

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

Andrew Doyle: I wish to share time with Deputy Burke.

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

Andrew Doyle: I wish Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher, well in his new appointment. As this is my first speech in the House, I wish to thank the people of Wicklow for electing me. Having studied the Bill, I believe it is both practical and progressive for an era with multi-car households and high volume traffic. Even as we strive to improve public transport provisions, it is noteworthy that other...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (28 Jun 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine when the break up of the State airports and their establishment as independent entities will be completed. [18124/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Jul 2007)

Andrew Doyle: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of urgent public importance, namely, the need to amend the Local Government Act 2001 to enable members of a local authority who have been barred from membership for five years due to the non-payment of a legal bill or any other such payment to be readmitted if such payment is made.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 Sep 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the rationale behind reducing the inadequate service for commuters on the Gorey, Arklow, Rathdrum and Wicklow train line; and the details of the proposed investment needed on the commuter rail service from the south east. [20560/07]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (26 Sep 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 1133: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in implementing regulations in view of assurances that the regulations governing the registration and management of puppy farms were complete; and when the regulations will be finalised and approved. [20559/07]

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: The initiative to recruit 320 new ambulance staff, experienced and inexperienced, trained and untrained, to fill vacancies that have accrued over several years has been put on hold. This jeopardises an essential frontline service and raises queries about staff morale and health and safety. The ambulance service has taken delivery of 67 new vehicles with another 67 to be provided over the...

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (2 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the support that exists from her Department for the parents of children from non-Irish backgrounds who can not speak or read English; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21839/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for the anomaly in the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme which bars a lone parent from receiving the benefits; and the action being taken to treat all parents receiving the BSCFA equally. [21686/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (2 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 516: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for his Department's rationale in proposing to construct another 32 houses at a location (details supplied) in County Wicklow in view of the fact that a feasibility study carried out on behalf of his Department highlighted the fact that the existing water and sewage infrastructure was totally...

Written Answers — Suckler Cow Quota: Suckler Cow Quota (3 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the actions being taken by her Department to ensure the future of the Irish suckler cow sector, in view of the drop in beef prices from the meat factories relative to European prices and the flooding of the retail market with imported low grade beef. [21927/07]

Written Answers — Beef Quality Assurance Scheme: Beef Quality Assurance Scheme (3 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the grant aid paid out under the beef quality assurance scheme and An Bord Bia beef marketing scheme; the percentage of this grant aid that was from the agriculture guidance and guarantee fund of the European Union; and her reason for supporting the importation of inferior quality Brazilian beef in view of the investment...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (4 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the strategic plan for investment in the east coast commuter rail service for 2007, 2008 and 2009 in view of the deployment of the intercity rail cars on the Dublin-Sligo line and the availability of additional rolling stock for the commuter rail lines to Dublin. [22260/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing a licence for the Arklow-Dublin airport bus service. [22261/07]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (4 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 139: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will fast track the process of finalising regulations governing the management of dog breeding establishments. [22259/07]

Fire Services: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: I wish to acknowledge the presence in the Visitors Gallery of family members and colleagues of Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy. The timing of the motion is appropriate, given that the deceased firemen's families are determined some good will come from this tragedy. We must do our job as legislators without it becoming a political slagging match. The Farrell Grant Sparks report is five...

Written Answers — Tuberculosis Incidence: Tuberculosis Incidence (9 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of deer on the Office of Public Works lands; the number being culled; the number of deer being tested for tuberculosis and the results of the testing programme; and the measures in place to minimise or prevent road accidents as a result of deer crossing the road. [22413/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (9 Oct 2007)

Andrew Doyle: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recent embargo on recruitment into the health services, she will reassure the Houses of the Oireachtas and the public that this embargo will not have an adverse effect on frontline emergency services in particular the ambulance service. [22411/07]