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Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of Parliamentary Questions replied to by her Department in 2006; the cost involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4606/07]

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of Parliamentary Questions replied to by his Department in 2006; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4610/07]

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of Parliamentary Questions replied to by his Department in 2006; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4608/07]

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of Parliamentary Questions replied to by his Department in 2006; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4609/07]

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 269: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of Parliamentary Questions replied to by his Department in 2006; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4611/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (8 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: I propose the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of urgent public and national concern, namely, the proposed sale by Coillte to commercial interests of 73 acres of Killykeen Forest Park in County Cavan at an asking guide price of €4.5 million; the need for the renewal and refurbishment of the existing 60 chalets, equestrian centre, shop and restaurant...

Credit Card Debt. (7 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: I accept that credit agreements and arrangements are regulated. The difficulty is that they are not capped or kept under some level of control. It was indicated at one time that the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, MABS, would be put on a statutory basis. That body provides a great deal of useful and beneficial information to people who get into trouble with debt. Putting it on a...

European Council: Statements. (7 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: The recent European Council meeting coincided with the end of the Finnish EU Presidency and I am happy to note that it adopted a welcoming attitude to the issue of further EU enlargement and described enlargement as a key priority for an open union like the EU. I also note that the Commission was asked to assess how possible EU membership to the acceding countries would affect the European...

Credit Card Debt. (7 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to control the degree of credit card debt, which is double the 2006 level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4305/07]

Credit Card Debt. (7 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: I am sure the Minister will agree that the level of debt at this time of the year inevitably leads to a major debate about access to credit and credit card limits. It has been reported that an additional €166 million was spent last Christmas. While that may be good for business, people will eventually suffer if their purchases are made using credit cards. Total debt for December stood at...

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (6 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to widen and improve access to third level education for marginalised groups, including students from low income backgrounds, mature and part-time students, students with disabilities and students from minority groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3456/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (6 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to reform the student grant scheme to make provision for essential child care costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3457/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (6 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to increase the student maintenance grant to a realistic level to take account of increasing supplementary costs, including expenditure on essential equipment and child care costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3459/07]

Written Answers — Third Level Charges: Third Level Charges (6 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to abolish capitation fees which have risen by over 260% over the past 11 years for third level students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3458/07]

Written Answers — Teacher Education Programmes: Teacher Education Programmes (6 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide subsidies for travel expenses and other learning aids for teacher trainees on teaching practice as part of their courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3460/07]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (6 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to abolish fees for part-time third level students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3461/07]

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (6 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: I propose to share time with Deputies Cowley, Boyle and Ó Caoláin.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (6 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. It is characterised by an approach of tweaking and tidying up by the Government prior to the adjudication of its stewardship in a few months. The Bill's main function will cover the implementation of the tax changes in the budget and make adjustments to tax credits and bands. It will make a rather tentative effort at tax reform. In recent...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (1 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of parliamentary questions replied to by his Department in 2006; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3236/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (1 Feb 2007)

Paudge Connolly: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to accelerate psychiatric assessments for an estimated 6% of primary school pupils with undiagnosed mental disorders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3313/07]