Written answers
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
- Department of Defence
- Defence Forces Ombudsman
Question 78: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Defence Forces Ombudsman caseload has increased 192% in 2007; the steps he will take to ensure...
- Defence Forces Equipment
Question 79: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that an unmanned air vehicle used by the Army disappeared while in use on a reconnaissance mission; if the loss is believed to be...
- Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of recruits that will be taken into the Defence Forces throughout 2008, broken down in respect of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service;...
- State Airports
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of foreign military planes and others which have landed in Baldonnel Aerodrome since January 2008; the purpose of each visit; and the...
- Commemorative Events
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Defence the way he proposes to mark the 50th anniversary of Ireland's involvement in peacekeeping operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Overseas Missions
Question 85: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel who have operated abroad, on training exercises and courses and operational duties since January 2008. [25926/08]
- Road Safety
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Defence the safety improvements made to Army vehicles in view of recent road accidents involving Army lorries on the M50 and in Granard, County Longford; and...
- Overseas Missions
Question 87: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the incident that took place on 14 June 2008 in the vicinity of Goz Beida in Chad where Irish troops serving with EUFOR were...
- Commemorative Events
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason the all-party committee on commemorating 1916 has not met since the establishment of this Dáil; when it is expected to meet; and the...
- Overseas Missions
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Defence the meetings he had during his recent visit to Chad; the discussions he had with Chadian, EUFOR and UNHCR officials; and if he will make a statement...
- Military Escorts
Question 92: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount paid by the banks for the Army cash-in-transit service in each of the years 2004 to 2007 inclusive; the number of Army cash escort duties...
- Defence Forces Strength
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of serving commissioned officers in respect of the Army, Air Corps and the Naval Service; the number of such officers who have been...
- Consultancy Contracts
Question 94: To ask the Minister for Defence if the contract has been signed in regard to the consultancy on the sustainable provision of the relevant medical expertise and services to the...
- Defence Forces Expenditure
Question 97: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation received from members of the Defence Forces arising from road accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles in...
- Naval Service Vessels
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the replacement programme for Naval Service vessels including funding; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the most recent recruitment campaign of the Defence Forces; when this took place; the number of personnel enlisted as a result...
- Defence Forces Property
Question 102: To ask the Minister for Defence his Department's properties deemed surplus to requirements that have been disposed of to date in 2008 or that are to be disposed of in 2008; and if...
- Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects to receive the report from the Defence Forces reviewing its policy on laser eye surgery particularly as it applies to persons...
- Reserve Defence Force
Question 106: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has carried out an investigation as to the reason during the first four months of 2008, the number of females enlisted into the Reserve...
- Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Defence the establishment and strength of the Defence Forces; when the next recruitment campaign will take place; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Decentralisation Programme
Question 109: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the implementation by his Department of the Government decision on decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Reserve Defence Force
Question 110: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the creation of the integrated reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25779/08]
- Defence Forces Expenditure
Question 111: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces used in State ceremonies during 2007; the cost accrued by Defence Force involvement to the State and to...
- Reserve Defence Force
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made reactivating the first line reserve as recommended in the Reserve Defence Force implementation plan; and if he will...
- Overseas Missions
Question 117: To ask the Minister for Defence when members of the Reserve Defence Force will be ready to take part in overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25908/08]
- Defence Forces Equipment
Question 120: To ask the Minister for Defence the major equipment purchases planned for 2008 and 2009; the progress being made in sourcing new equipment and vehicles; and if he will make a...
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel and the amount of vehicles, weapons and other equipment used in the St. Patrick's day 2008 participation by...
- National Monuments
Question 124: To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects the national monument to honour deceased members of the Defence Forces at Merrion Square, Dublin 2 to be open to the public; and if...
- Defence Forces Recruitment
Question 126: To ask the Minister for Defence his views, further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 22 May 2008, on a pilot project whereby military personnel would visit first level and second...
- Defence Forces Training
Question 128: To ask the Minister for Defence the human rights training provided for members of the Defence Forces, including subject matter, duration and upskilling requirements; and if he will...
- Defence Forces Personnel
Question 129: To ask the Minister for Defence the percentage of women at all ranks within the Defence Forces; the way that percentage compares to other defence forces in the European Union; if...
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Question 131: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent commissioning ceremony at Casement Aerodrome and the presentation of medals to the families of the four Air Corps...
- Defence Forces Equipment
Question 132: To ask the Minister for Defence if a decision has been made in regard to the replacement of the Air Corp's Cessna fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26012/08]
- Overseas Missions
Question 134: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving overseas and their locations; the nature of their duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25890/08]
- Defence Forces Property
Question 136: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on the survey of Defence Forces accommodation and in establishing a desirable standard for such accommodation; and...
- Overseas Missions
Question 138: To ask the Minister for Defence the contact he has had with the US authorities with regard to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23737/08]
- Search and Rescue Service
Question 139: To ask the Minister for Defence if the service level of agreement between his Department and the Coastguard for the provision of services to the Coastguard by the Defence Forces...
- Department of An Taoiseach
- Programmes for Government
Question 141: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the commitment in the programme for Government to investigate the feasibility of a regional conference centre in the Shannon region; the...
- Department of Finance
- Tax Code
Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance if a review will be undertaken regarding importation tax on a vehicle imported by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make...
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Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax a farmer (details supplied) has to pay in particular circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26122/08]
- Capital Expenditure
Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance if the allegations contained in a newspaper article (details supplied) in relation to metro north where a source is quoted as saying metro north...
- Customs and Excise
Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of trained customs staff deployed at Killybegs and Letterkenny ports; if a risk assessment has been carried out on non tidal ports along...
- Tax Yield
Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax take on a price range of vehicles (details supplied) in each of the past two years. [26258/08]
- National Monuments
Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will confirm when the works on the Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, will be completed; the situation regarding a...
- Social Insurance Fund
Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance the yield from investment arising from the surpluses involved in each year over the past ten years since 1997 to date in 2008 in respect of the...
- Department of Health and Children
- Health Services
Question 156: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of Government funding allocated to each of the hospice centres here, on a county basis, over each of the past five years; and...
- Adoption Services
Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there is an appeals procedure available in circumstances whereby a couple are assessed by an adoption agency and deemed unsuitable;...
- Care of the Elderly
Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding in place for contract beds; the waiting lists to obtain such a bed; the breakdown of these waiting lists on a...
- Health Services
Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an application for a tuberculosis vaccination by a person (details supplied) in County Cork is being expedited; and if she will make...
- Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme
Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when payment will be made under the nursing homes repayment scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [26117/08]
- Care of the Elderly
Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is in a long-term stay bed. [26127/08]
- Health Services
Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will have arrangements made to have a person (details supplied) in County Cork referred for a specific medical examination....
- Medical Cards
Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people in the years 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008 who had full medical cards and who now are only in receipt of a general...
- Health Services
Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme
Question 168: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not received their payment under the health repayment scheme; and if she will...
- Hospital Waiting Lists
Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for an appointment with each specialist located at a hospital (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she...
- Health Services
Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the nature of the services that are being provided to people in south Westmeath at the primary care campus at Clonbrusk, Athlone, County...
- Cancer Incidence
Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the recorded number of persons suffering from cancer illness in the areas of Cobh, Ringaskiddy, Passage, Aghada and Midleton, County...
- Health Services
Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the new waiting list initiative that is to be put in place in the developmental co-ordination disorder, DCD, Cork unit of St. Finbarr's...
- Department of Transport
- Road Network
Question 175: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimated expenditure by his Department on road improvements in each of the past five years. [26282/08]
- Public Transport
Question 176: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress in agreeing an alternative scheme to replace the fuel excise refund scheme for bus transport operators which is due to terminate on...
- Rail Network
Question 177: To ask the Minister for Transport if the allegations contained in a newspaper article (details supplied) on metro north, where a source is quoted as saying, metro north will be the...
- Public Transport
Question 182: To ask the Minister for Transport when the planned efficiency review of Dublin buses is due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26290/08]
- Rural Transport Services
Question 186: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason there was no provision for rural transport links or systems in the programme for Government in 2007; the action he will take regarding...
- Rail Network
Question 187: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for upgrading the train lines in south Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26306/08]
- Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
- Job Creation
Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created through her Department, the Industrial Development Authority and Enterprise...
- Job Losses
Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs lost in counties (details supplied) in each of the years 2000 to date in 2008; and if she...
- Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism
- Conference Centres
Question 193: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the commitment in the programme for Government to investigate the feasibility of a regional conference centre...
- Sports Funding
Question 194: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the precise date that the capital grants allocations for sporting clubs and community organisations have been announced since 1994...
- Abbey Theatre
Question 195: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the person who will be the owner of the Abbey Theatre once it is completed as a public private partnership; and if he will make a...
- Department of Social and Family Affairs
- Social Welfare Benefits
Question 196: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the increase in the fuel allowance, in tabular form, every year since its inception; if she will provide the annual inflation rate...
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people who received the fuel allowance every year since its inception. [26298/08]
- Advocacy Service
Question 199: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 25 June 2008, the number of posts, apart from the director, envisaged as part of the...
- Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
- Departmental Schemes
Question 201: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the other items in addition to the herd number that are required by a participant on a rural social scheme. [26133/08]
- Departmental Investigations
Question 204: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to the chief executive officer of an organisation (details supplied). [26141/08]
- Department of Agriculture and Food
- Grant Payments
Question 206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review the application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo for entitlements as a new entrant. [26093/08]
- Milk Quota
Question 207: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the legislation underpinning the dairy premium payments industry indicating the way they are calculated since 2005; if they...
- Veterinary Qualifications
Question 208: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on making changes to the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, to allow for the recognition of the qualifications of a...
- Afforestation Programme
Question 209: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the afforestation programme; the plans he has put in place to ensure afforestation targets for 2008...
- Department of Education and Science
- School Accommodation
Question 211: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the third junior infant classes proposed at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in early 2007 have not been met...
- Information and Communications Technology
Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the factors schools in County Kildare will have to use to ensure proper computer services for each school to overcome recent changes...
- Schools Building Projects
Question 213: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a phase 1.2 meeting will take place between the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Louth and his...
- School Transport
Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 424 of 20 May 2008 if he has finalised proposals on the review of the school transport system...
- Schools Refurbishment
Question 215: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the summer works scheme is not going ahead at a school (details supplied) which had been promised money for work to be...
- Special Educational Needs
Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal had their care hours cut from 32 hours per week to ten hours per week in view...
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Galway is losing one of its special needs assistants despite the fact that there are...
- Schools Refurbishment
Question 218: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the poor condition of the science laboratories of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if he...
- Schools Building Projects
Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he expects work to commence on the proposed gymnasium for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the amount of money allocated...
- Schools Recognition
Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the proposals to establish a gaelscoil in Tyrellstown, Dublin 15; if he has received an application...
- Schools Building Projects
Question 221: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the building project at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W has been halted; if his attention has been drawn to the...
- Departmental Policy
Question 222: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 716 of 17 June 2008, if he is satisfied that this response reflects the views of an organisation...
- Higher Education Grants
Question 223: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans to review the higher educational grant schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26308/08]
- Special Educational Needs
Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant will be appointed for a pupil (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [26318/08]
- School Accommodation
Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a second level school in an area (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the growing population in the area....
- School Services Staff
Question 226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the IMPACT and SIPTU trade union campaign to attain appropriate wages and conditions for school secretaries and...
- Department of Defence
- Overseas Missions
Question 227: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in regard to the extent of future participation in EU or NATO led or inspired rapid response forces; and if he will make a statement on...
- Defence Forces Equipment
Question 228: To ask the Minister for Defence if it has been determined the extent of military hardware, transport, communication and logistical equipment required in such operations as are in...
- Defence Forces Strength
Question 229: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is intended to increase the strength of any or all the Defence Forces in view of the expected demands for overseas deployment in the future;...
- Defence Forces Promotions
Question 230: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of women promoted in the Defence Forces in the past 12 months, by rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/08]
- Defence Forces Equipment
Question 233: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Naval Service is adequately equipped and upgraded to meet expected requirements such as participation in international operations; and if he...
- Defence Forces Strength
Question 234: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which Naval Service and Air Corps strength is adequate to combat drug or people trafficking activities off the coasts; if coastal...
- Reserve Defence Force
Question 236: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Reserve Defence Forces have increased or decreased in numbers in the past five years, on a yearly basis; and if he will make...
- European Defence Agency
Question 240: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defences Forces have used the European Defence Agency in the procurement of supplies; the nature of savings that resulted from its use; and...
- Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
- Registration of Title
Question 241: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the length of the delay envisaged in the issuing of maps for County Longford by the Land Registry as a person (details...
- Visa Applications
Question 242: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when visas will be arranged for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26054/08]
- Garda Strength
Question 243: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to increase the number of gardaí at a station (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a...
- Registration of Title
Question 244: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will have the Land Registry issue dealt with for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a...
- Anti-Social Behaviour Orders
Question 246: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of anti-social behaviour orders that have been successfully implemented in each year since their implementation...
- Criminal Records Bureau
Question 247: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is a check here, similar to the Criminal Records Bureau check in the UK, for a person who wishes to obtain...
- Crime Levels
Question 248: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the headline crime figures in respect of 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008 in the Garda districts covered...
- Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
- Departmental Properties
Question 249: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the person who has the responsibility for a building (details supplied) in County Wexford; if this building...
- Departmental Reports
Question 250: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken to implement the recommendations contained in a report prepared by an expert group on...
- Tax Yield
Question 251: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue received by the Exchequer in each of the past five years associated with road tax; and...
- National Monuments
Question 252: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grant aid funding available from his Department to bring the access roadway of Knockfierna historic site...
- Waste Management
Question 253: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his policy in relation to waste incineration here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26083/08]
- Housing Aid for the Elderly
Question 256: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been told that their application...
- Election Management System
Question 257: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the 2009 European election will be based on Lisbon or Nice rules; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Rental Accommodation Scheme
Question 258: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of take-up in relation to the rental accommodation scheme operated by his Department; if his...
- Departmental Schemes
Question 259: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application under the rural renewal scheme will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County...
- Site Investigations
Question 260: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of reports or investigations commissioned by various Government Departments or State bodies on the...
- National Monuments
Question 261: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy that has been drawn up for the conservation of the walled towns of Clonmel, Cashel and Fethard,...
- Departmental Schemes
Question 264: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people assisted under the fuel poverty pilot scheme in Ballyfermot; the number of houses that...
- Waste Management
Question 265: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the Waste Management (Packing) Regulations 2007 are being implemented uniformly by...
- Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
- Alternative Energy Projects
Question 266: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide for the introduction of a wood log gasifier grant scheme in view of the high costs of oil...
- Sustainable Energy Ireland
Question 267: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the mechanism available to a church body (details supplied) in County Kildare to obtain an Sustainable Energy...
