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Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (3 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Defence when he last attended a Council of Ministers meeting; the discussions held at the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31943/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (3 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to visit Irish troops serving abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31944/05]

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: More than three years ago, the then Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources announced a significant increase in the television licence fee of more than 40% making it €155 a year.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: I am getting to the legislation. The broadcasting authority of Ireland was supposed be set up under section C of the broadcasting authority of Ireland Bill. It was promised within 12 months of the licence fee increase but it still has not been established three years later. Could I have an explanation for the delay? When will we see it?

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: I am glad to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate. I am hugely frustrated by the Government's failure to take practical and measurable steps to respond to the increasing number of road fatalities and to road safety generally. Ireland compares dismally with other EU member states regarding annual road deaths per head of population and it is the only country in the EU in which the...

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: It will only work if the box contains a camera. The Garda traffic corps has undermined the Government's credibility regarding how seriously it is taking road fatalities. The corps comprises 23 gardaí who are not on traffic duty full-time. This Minister of State shakes his head as if this is not true but I am using his figures. I refer to drink driving. Why is addressing drink driving...

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: The Minister of State can change it.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: They are all improving, but we are not.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: We are talking of a serious issue.

Written Answers — Stay Safe Programme: Stay Safe Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools which do not offer the Stay Safe programme; the reasons these schools do not offer the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32698/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the interview processes that are used to fill vacant positions at second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32795/05]

Written Answers — Irish Ferries: Irish Ferries (8 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if Irish Ferries looked for permission from him to change its flag from that of a national flag; and if so, his response to same. [32873/05]

Written Answers — National Development Finance Agency: National Development Finance Agency (9 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance the targets he has set for the National Development Finance Agency; and the way in which it is performing against target. [33140/05]

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (15 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the EU Commission to index link the single farm payment; if she intends to make the payment in two instalments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33795/05]

Written Answers — EU Sugar Regime: EU Sugar Regime (15 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the ownership of the Irish sugar quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33803/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take further initiatives to promote or encourage the production of hydro, wind or bio-energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if biomass production here is in keeping with best practice elsewhere in Europe and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34488/05]

Care of the Elderly. (22 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 83: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for home care packages for the elderly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35376/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of staff that have been recruited under the 2001 primary care strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35375/05]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (24 Nov 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has been informed by Iarnród Éireann as to the chosen location for a new rail station in the docklands; the cost of such a station; the way in which the cost of such a station will be financed; if this project has been offered out to tender to date in 2005; when it will begin construction and when it will be completed; and if he will make...