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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2004)

Simon Coveney: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when money will be made available for the upgrade of Ballyfeard Garda station, County Cork. [26922/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Nov 2004)

Simon Coveney: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when his Department will finalise the purchase of a site for a new school in Ballygarvan, County Cork. [26923/04]

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (16 Nov 2004)

Simon Coveney: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of his review of the groceries order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28354/04]

Written Answers — Stability and Growth Pact: Stability and Growth Pact (23 Nov 2004)

Simon Coveney: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance when the terms of the Stability and Growth Pact are likely to be revised; and if he will make a statement on the pact. [29900/04]

Written Answers — Cancer Treatment Services: Cancer Treatment Services (23 Nov 2004)

Simon Coveney: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has plans to improve the inadequate level of breast care services for women, especially in the Southern Health Board area. [29968/04]

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Simon Coveney: I wish to share time with Deputy McCormack.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Simon Coveney: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Bill on Second Stage and to make general comments on the health sector and health reform. There is a genuine desire on the part of the Government to make a change for the better in the health area. It is the key political challenge for the Government over the next two and a half years. I wish to share some ideas from my experiences on the...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (26 Jan 2005)

Simon Coveney: As one who comes from and who has for some time represented the constituency that Eileen Desmond represented, I want to be associated with the comments that have been made. I know her daughter Paula very well as I spent four years working with her on Cork County Council. I also know her daughter Honor, although not so well. I did not know Eileen Desmond particularly well but I am certainly...

Order of Business. (26 Jan 2005)

Simon Coveney: It is hard to follow that. I have asked about the broadcasting authority Bill on a number of occasions. A substantial hike was granted in TV licence fees two years ago, as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, will be aware. Part of the deal at that time was that an independent broadcasting authority would be introduced and that legislation was required to do that. Two years...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Investigation: Defence Forces Investigation (26 Jan 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation with respect to the investigation into the murders of persons (details supplied) while on service with UNIFIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1388/05]

Live Exports. (27 Jan 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to facilitate the export of live cattle through the United Kingdom to European markets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1794/05]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (1 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to a request which he received in November 2004, when he will be able to meet the delegation of Cork City councillors in relation to funding for the redevelopment of the Gus Healy swimming pool, Douglas, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2699/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to rebuild a school (details supplied). [2868/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: This Bill is long awaited. I wish to make some general comments on the disability sector and to comment on the Bill's provisions. These arise from discussions I have had with disability representative groups who are concerned about a number of aspects of the Bill. I welcome the genuine indications that the Government has a new found concern for, and commitment to, the disability sector. The...

Agri-food Sector: Motion (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle will let me know when two minutes remain in the slot because Deputy Deenihan is to speak.

Agri-food Sector: Motion (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: He is obviously very concise. I hope that the Minister will not waste my time. This is my first opportunity formally to wish the new Minister for Agriculture and Food well in her brief. It is a tough job and she faces several challenges, some of which I would like to outline. Most relate to battles she will need to fight in Europe on behalf of Irish farmers. The first concerns sugar beet,...

Written Answers — Vehicle Imports: Vehicle Imports (2 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of used vehicles (details supplied) imported per annum from 1993 to 2005; the number of imported used vehicles registered in the same period; the number of imported used vehicles registered that were exempt from VRT; the country of origin of all used vehicles imported; the country of origin of all imported used vehicles registered; and...

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (3 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the actions being taken to tackle discipline difficulties in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2888/05]

Official Engagements. (8 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: That is unlikely. Will the Taoiseach clarify his comments on the battle groups concept discussed at the Council meeting? I understand the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, stated Irish troops will not participate in battle groups regardless of the triple lock system. Does the Taoiseach not agree that most of the missions on which the battle groups will be sent will be at the request of the...

Official Engagements. (8 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Will our troops train with the battle groups? Will the battle group concept move ahead with Irish involvement?