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Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (16 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the recent changes announced to the rural social scheme; the reason for the changes in the categories of people eligible to participate in the scheme; the type of work carried out by those participating in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18120/06]

Written Answers — Employment Appeals Tribunal: Employment Appeals Tribunal (16 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the waiting time for hearings before the Employment Appeals Tribunal in Wexford; his plans to improve this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18444/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is proposed to increase the Garda traffic corps numbers in County Offaly; the location of members currently assigned to the traffic corps in County Offaly; his plans to create new Garda corps locations in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18257/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is intended to refurbish the Garda station in Kilcormac, County Offaly; the Garda numbers assigned to this station; if there are plans for the grounds surrounding this station; if plans exist to assign additional Gardaí to this station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18269/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the refusal of a visa for a child (details supplied) to join their parents and brother here; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the child's mother is employed and a taxpayer here; his views on whether it is acceptable to prohibit access for a six year old to their family here; and if he...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (16 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a request under the Freedom of Information Act (details supplied) was first received in her Department; when a decision will be made on this request; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18369/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of labour inspectors currently employed by or on behalf of his Department; the number of cases investigated by these inspectors in each year from 2002 to present; the average time from a case file being opened to a satisfactory resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18200/06]

Written Answers — Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (17 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of cases currently before the Personal Injuries Assessment Board; the number of cases for which rulings have been given since its inception; the number of these cases that have been referred to the Courts for further action or appeal; the number of staff currently employed by the PIAB; the intended number of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the widespread use of avoidance mechanisms in respect of development land and stamp duty; if his Department or the Revenue Commissioners have carried out an examination of the actual and potential loss of stamp duty revenue to the Government and the impact of stamp duty avoidance mechanisms on house purchasers and others acquiring...

Written Answers — Revenue Investigations: Revenue Investigations (23 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the work of the investigations and prosecutions division of the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19279/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in regard to the application by persons (details supplied) in County Wexford to remain here as the parents of an Irish born child, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that passports and certificates submitted with this application have not been returned; if he will ensure that these documents are returned to the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in regard to the application by a person (details supplied) in Wexford to remain here as the parent of an Irish born child, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that two original birth certificates submitted to his Department with this application have not yet been returned to the applicant; if he will ensure that...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who is an applicant for citizenship and has permission to remain in the State until 23 August 2006, his attention has been drawn to the fact that the person has been in receipt of disability allowance from the Department of Social and Family Affairs for...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Qualification Directive 2004/83/EC will be transposed into Irish Law; if the deadline for transposition of 10 October 2006 will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19510/06]

Written Answers — Legal Proceedings: Legal Proceedings (23 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, regarding High Court proceedings being taken by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford, all documents within the control of her Department which are relevant to this person have been provided as requested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19079/06]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (24 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent killing of 15 year old Michael McIlveen in Ballymena; his further views on the need to make tackling sectarianism the number one priority for all parties in Northern Ireland and for the two Governments; his further views on the Shared Future initiative in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (24 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the most recent report of the Independent Monitoring Commission; his further views on the fact that while IRA paramilitary activity has decreased in recent months, loyalist paramilitaries are still engaged in serious crime and murder; the latest efforts the Government has made to address loyalist paramilitarism; and if he will...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the plans being put in place for young adults with autism in a school (details supplied) in County Wexford, who are now over 18 years of age, to continue with their education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20048/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans which are being put in place for young adults with autism currently in a school (details supplied) in County Wexford who are now over 18 years of age to continue with their education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19976/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 May 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to amend section 29 of the Education Act 1998 in relation to school expulsions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19892/06]