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Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (26 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received the further report from the NCCA on changes to the structure and content of the leaving certificate examination; if she has given consideration to any of the proposals contained therein; if it is intended to publish the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13018/05]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (26 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the call made by the National Parents Council for the abolition of the €90 fee to sit the junior certificate exam, which it described as grossly unfair; if she intends to respond to the call; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13019/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has had an important operative procedure cancelled on two occasions and will not be seen in the foreseeable future; the further reason this person was deemed unsuitable for the patient treatment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13069/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13104/05]

Written Answers — School Funding: School Funding (26 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 871 of 12 April 2005, if the increase in funding for the school (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13038/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance the latest information available from the central applications facility in respect of applications from civil servants and other public servants located in Dublin who wish to transfer to new locations outside of Dublin under the Government's decentralisation programme; the way in which this compares with the Government target of 10,300; his views...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (27 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of individuals, companies and trusts being investigated by the Revenue Commissioners arising from the Ansbacher accounts at the latest date; the number of cases where settlements have been agreed and the total amount paid to date; the number of cases still outstanding; if any additional action has been taken by the Revenue Commissioners...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (27 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has been notified by the Land Registry Office that there has been a change to the Land Registry rules or section 105 (1) of the Registration of Title Act 1964, enabling the Land Registry office to change a long established procedure; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that by cancelling the land certificate...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (27 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the authority or the legislative provision by which the Land Registry office is claiming authority not to re-issue a land certificate which already has issued in a case in which new ownership has been effected; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons such as the owners have not been consulted in this...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (27 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a decision has been made by agreement or consultation between interested parties with the Land Registry office that after the registration of a new ownership, if a land certificate in respect of same has already issued, it will not be re-issued in respect of the new...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (28 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's position regarding the resumption of talks on the reunification of Cyprus; the debates he and his officials have taken part in at European level on this matter; his views on the progress being made on this issue over the coming months and years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13551/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (28 Apr 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he has had through the European Union with the African Union; the support which has been offered to aid that body in its efforts to help ameliorate the present position in Darfur; the outcome of the talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13552/05]

Written Answers — Carlow Sugar Plant: Carlow Sugar Plant (4 May 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her approval has been sought from Greencore for the proposed sale of the site of the Carlow plant which closed on 11 March 2005; if she has sought information from the company regarding its intentions with respect to the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14184/05]

Written Answers — Civil Registration Act: Civil Registration Act (4 May 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if she will consider amending the Civil Registration Act 2004 to reflect the thrust of the submission made therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14409/05]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (4 May 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the Government is taking steps to bring the post offices that are less than commercially viable within the ambit of the public service obligation; if An Post will be encouraged to expand its banking operations to allow for more flexibility for post office customers in the matter of savings and withdrawals;...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 May 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when it is envisaged that the Maritime Safety Bill 2003, will be enacted in order to enable local authorities to take appropriate measures to control power craft and speed boats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14299/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 May 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if an application for a visitor's visa by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14268/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 May 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department will assess correspondence to ascertain whether a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is permitted to retain the rent allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14270/05]

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (4 May 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person (details supplied) will be permitted to make an application in his own right for entitlements; if same will be combined with those which this person's predecessor in title had earned rather than his having to apply under the category of applications for entitlements for new entrants thereby ensuring that they receive the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 May 2005)

Willie Penrose: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the reported decision of a company (details supplied) to abandon plans to build one of the biggest offshore wind farms in Europe off the Arklow coast due to the lack of support for alternative energy; the implications of this decision for alternative energy policy; and if he...