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Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wish to share my time with Deputy Fitzpatrick.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am delighted to have this opportunity to contribute, albeit briefly, on this vital legislation which has been described by the Minister, echoed by Deputy Finian McGrath, as aiming to provide a modern, efficient, transparent and accountable system for the regulation of the medical profession. To properly evaluate this legislation it must be seen as part, and in the context, of the raft of...

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I echo Deputy Finian McGrath's view that we should consider not only those who have the academic ability but those who have the personal predisposition and vocation to work in this area. The introduction of a new aptitude test for selection for graduate entry to medicine is a worthwhile initiative. I again welcome this Bill and commend it the House. I will hand over to my colleague, Deputy...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (27 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 121: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to remedy the remaining deficiencies in public and group water supplies, as identified recently by the EPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7497/07]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (27 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 201: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure that the monitoring of public water supplies by local authorities is satisfactory in view of the poor performance of some local authorities as identified recently by the EPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7498/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the implementation of the National Action Plan for Dementia; the success that has been achieved to date in this area; the level of dedicated funding that is available to progress the provisions of the plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7328/07]

Domestic Violence: Motion (Resumed). (28 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy O'Connor for sharing time with me. The refuge in Kildare has not yet opened so I cannot wax lyrical about the situation. However, I am pleased to have this opportunity to contribute to this debate on domestic violence, and to support the Government's amendment. Like Deputy O'Connor, I congratulate our Sinn Féin colleagues for proposing this motion as it highlights a most...

Defence (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2006: Second Stage (1 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this short but important Bill that will amend and update the Defence Acts' provisions for disciplinary procedures applicable to the Defence Forces. As someone who represents a constituency with a large Defence Forces presence, I join colleagues on all sides of the House in congratulating them on the outstanding role they have played in international...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (7 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Defence the nature and extent of improvement works undertaken at the Defence Forces training centre at the Curragh since 2002; the amount spent on such works since; when the Defence Force headquarters will be locating to the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8633/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (7 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Defence the barrack improvements his Department have planned in 2007; the value of these improvements; the progress made in the barrack improvements commenced in 2006; the amount allocated for these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8632/07]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (7 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for investment in research and development in the agriculture and food sectors. [9162/07]

Written Answers — Healthy Eating Guidelines: Healthy Eating Guidelines (7 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her efforts to promote healthy eating amongst school children. [9163/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 316: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received submissions from Kildare County Council with regard to the provision of a second phase sewerage scheme for Allenwood, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9036/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 811: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be allowed to proceed to tender and construction of its new school in view of the granting of planning permission in this case by Kildare County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9784/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation regarding a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; when a school place will be provided for this person; if home tuition hours will be provided for them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10935/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will make temporary accommodation available to meet the growing needs of a school (details supplied) in County Meath; if permanent accommodation will be provided for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11316/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force employed in County Kildare; the number of community Garda by location; the increase in Garda numbers in this division between 1997, 2002 and to date in 2007 and the Garda stations in relation to the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13730/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Apr 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water schemes completed and in planning in County Kildare since 1997, to date in 2007; and the investment made, and future allocation. [13837/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding dental treatment for three members of the one family in County Kildare; if she has satisfied herself with the manner in which these three young peoples needs have been met; if financial assistance will be given to the family to assist with the considerable costs involved; and if...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Apr 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 842: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be viewed as an independent mature student and approved for grant aid towards a degree course at Dublin Institute of Technology, Bolton Street; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14458/07]