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Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (9 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in any negotiations he is conducting to change the terms of the bilateral air transport agreement between Ireland and the USA, a lengthy transitional period, to protect the interest of Shannon Airport will be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33355/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of retired members of the Garda Siochána in receipt of pensions without the pension benefit of those allowances which were made pensionable from 1 January 1993; the cost of awarding the pension benefit of these allowances to those persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33375/05]

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (9 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the allowances payable to members of the Garda Siochána which were made pensionable in 1982; the allowances which were made pensionable in 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33376/05]

Written Answers — US Immigration Policy: US Immigration Policy (10 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the Government's contact with the US Administration to support the Kennedy McCain Immigration Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33283/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick to remain here on the parentage of an Irish-born child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33963/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he envisages any changes in regard to the bringing ashore or storage in respect of the Corrib gas field; if he expects that the surrounding regions are likely to receive an extended or improved service in respect of gas supplies to the industrial or domestic sector in the region; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress in respect of the degree to which the mediator has been successful in dealing with the issues surrounding the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34499/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received an application from mid-west region of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland for funding of a respite home at a former hotel (details supplied); if the capital grant sought will be sanctioned; if arrangements will be made with the Health Service Executive to provide funding on an annual basis to cover the...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (17 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the views expressed by the representatives of persons who generate electricity through wind energy that a tariff of 5.6 cents per unit with 25% indexation per annum is insufficient to fund their requirements and 100% indexation is required to make the majority of their...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on recent reports that more than 10,000 surgical operations were cancelled in the first half of 2005 due to a shortage of beds and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35411/05]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (22 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress to date in 2005 on the implementation of the National Taskforce on Obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35412/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 329: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that private patients seeking appointments with consultant neurologists have to endure a waiting time between two and a half and three years; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that public patients can only access neurological treatment by being admitted to...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the campaign by representatives of persons employed as nurse attendants for a change in their job title and for increased pay; if progress has been made to meet their demands since he previously answered questions on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35698/05]

Written Answers — Military Investigations: Military Investigations (22 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Defence when legal proceedings will be taken against those persons who murdered two Irish soldiers in the Lebanon 25 years ago (details supplied); the support and assistance which has been offered to the bereaved families by either his Department or the Army authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35699/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 127: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the plans of the Parkinson's Disease Association in the mid-west region to develop a rehab unit including a hydrotherapy pool at St. Camillus's Hospital in Limerick; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that this association has a commitment of significant private funds...

Written Answers — Road Accidents: Road Accidents (24 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received any of the reports into the Meath bus tragedy; if so, the actions he intends to take on foot of any recommendations contained in the report, given the critical nature of safety for school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36002/05]

Written Answers — Road Tolling: Road Tolling (24 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport, in relation to the recent announcement that the new Kilcock-Kinnegad motorway will lift its toll barriers if there is a build-up of five or more cars, his views on whether this new arrangement should be extended to the East and West Link toll bridges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36022/05]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (29 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will arrange with local authorities for collection points to be set up to allow householders to deposit waste electrical items free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36624/05]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (29 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 56: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date in 2005 on implementing the requirement of the WEEE directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36623/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2005)

Michael Noonan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide an adequate staffing grant to a crèche (details supplied) in County Limerick; if he will ensure that this grant is sufficient to meet the needs of the crèche and the staffing levels required under Health Service Executive regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37108/05]