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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]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his targets to achieve less dependency on fossil fuels and the development of alternative energy sources; his plans to offer incentives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3641/05]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (9 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 131: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he intends to ensure timely and cost effective implementation of the national development plan in his Department as recommended by the Institute of Engineers of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4024/05]

Written Answers — Pay Awards: Pay Awards (9 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 174: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the content of the first annual report of the committee for performance awards for local authority managers, assistant managers and directors of services. [4025/05]

Written Answers — Pilot Programmes: Pilot Programmes (10 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of pilot programmes which are ongoing in the health services; if she will identify these programmes; the length of time they have been in operation; the number of patients or regions covered by the pilot programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4276/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of expressions of interest in the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport which have been received by his Department; the evaluation of each expression which has been undertaken by his officials; when he expects a final decision to sanction the development of a second terminal and by whom; if it will be publicly announced;...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (15 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of driver testers currently employed by his Department; if this figure has increased since 2002; if he envisages additional testers will be employed in 2005; when he expects this to take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4752/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (15 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the withdrawal of funding for the Community Workers Co-operative. [4706/05]

Written Answers — Review of Athens Olympics: Review of Athens Olympics (17 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the Athens review group will complete its report on the preparation and performance of the Irish teams at the Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games; when the report be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5318/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department has had discussions with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the introduction of a special bin charge allowance for elderly persons; the progress which has been made to date; his proposals in regard to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6032/05]

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (1 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Defence the current position with regard to the development of a common defence and security arrangement across the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (2 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the ownership of the Irish sugar quota; when she was informed of the decision to close the Carlow facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6791/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her position on the proposed cut by the EU on grant aid for forestry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6792/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the purpose of the Dormant Financial Assets Bill, which appeared in the Government's autumn 2004 legislative programme; the types of financial assets being considered for inclusion in the Bill; the reason the Bill no longer appears on the Government's legislative programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7177/05]

Written Answers — Free Travel Scheme: Free Travel Scheme (3 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if free travel (details supplied) is available to European Union nationals; if he will consider amending the legislation to provide that European Union citizens visiting this country, while not living permanently here, be able to avail of the same entitlements. [7349/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the political situation in Liberia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7609/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the tensions between communities in Kosovo, evident in 2004, are now under control once again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7612/05]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (9 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average caseload of each education welfare officer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7905/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (9 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a new timescale has been set for the reduction of average class sizes as promised in the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7880/05]