99 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, in order to allay the fears of thousands of small family farmers in this country, the Government are prepared to use the veto on the outcome of the GATT talks if the best interests of these farmers are not met; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
10 Mr. Boylan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when Ireland will attain the Presidency of the EC again; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
9 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that remedial teachers living or working outside a radius of 30 miles from Dublin city cannot avail of in-service training available in St. Patrick's Teacher Training College Drumcondra, Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
108 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for the Environment the manner in which the preparation of the National Development Plan 1994-1999 complied with the provisions of EC Council Regulations No. 2081/93 and with Article 8.4, in view of the requirements that these plans shall include an appraisal of the environmental situation of the region concerned and an evaluation of the environmental impact of the strategy and operations referred to above in terms of sustainable development in agreement with the provisions of Community Law in force; and the arrangements made to associate the competent environmental authorities designated by the member state in the preparation and implementation of the operations envisaged in the plan to ensure compliance with Community environmental rules.
108 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for the Environment the manner in which the preparation of the National Development Plan 1994-1999 complied with the provisions of EC Council Regulations No. 2081/93 and with Article 8.4, in view of the requirements that these plans shall include an appraisal of the environmental situation of the region concerned and an evaluation of the environmental impact of the strategy and operations referred to above in terms of sustainable development in agreement with the provisions of Community Law in force; and the arrangements made to associate the competent environmental authorities designated by the member state in the preparation and implementation of the operations envisaged in the plan to ensure compliance with Community environmental rules.
47 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment if he proposes to wait until the latest possible date, that is 31 December 1994, to introduce the EC Directive on unfair contract terms; or if he will seek to have this introduced earlier in view of its importance as a measure of consumer protection.
7 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Health if he has satisfied himself with the level of counselling available for women who have had stillbirths or miscarriages.
16 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his Department has carried out research into the effects on human health of organo-phosphate compounds incorporated in recommended sheep dips; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
6 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for the Environment the number of applications currently with his Department awaiting sanction for new sewage treatment works and upgrading of sewage treatment works; the counties involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
75 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment whether he has had discussions with the management and workers in Irish Steel about the security of employment in the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
75 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment whether he has had discussions with the management and workers in Irish Steel about the security of employment in the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
56 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education her views on the fact that there appears to be very little scope in the current post-primary curriculum for the regular usage of daily newspapers; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
56 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education her views on the fact that there appears to be very little scope in the current post-primary curriculum for the regular usage of daily newspapers; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
45 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the way in which the proposed early warning system, which is to be the main function of the employment protection unit, differs from the early warning system already in his Department in the Sectoral Industries Division, involving regular meetings of all relevant agencies with knowledge of firms likely to have difficulties.
45 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the way in which the proposed early warning system, which is to be the main function of the employment protection unit, differs from the early warning system already in his Department in the Sectoral Industries Division, involving regular meetings of all relevant agencies with knowledge of firms likely to have difficulties.
8 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated annual cost of making the PRSI exemption scheme, as contained in section 18 of the Social Welfare Bill, a permanent feature of the social welfare code without any cut off date for recruitment.
43 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if there is scope for increased competition in the energy sector which would reduce costs without damaging supply security; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
43 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if there is scope for increased competition in the energy sector which would reduce costs without damaging supply security; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
44 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by participants in export related industries as a result of the present currency turmoil and the effect this is having directly on those industries; the action, if any, he will take to remedy the situation; and when he will take this action.
44 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by participants in export related industries as a result of the present currency turmoil and the effect this is having directly on those industries; the action, if any, he will take to remedy the situation; and when he will take this action.
30 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when it is intended to have the remainder of the land in Counties Cavan and Monaghan included under the EC severely handicapped area scheme in order that they are brought in line with neighbouring counties such as Longford and Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
83 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education the steps, if any, he proposes to take to increase the number of students sitting the Leaving Certificate examination in German, Spanish and Italian in the light of recently published National Council for Curriculum and Assessment Report on the 1991 Leaving Certificate results; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
83 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education the steps, if any, he proposes to take to increase the number of students sitting the Leaving Certificate examination in German, Spanish and Italian in the light of recently published National Council for Curriculum and Assessment Report on the 1991 Leaving Certificate results; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
21 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Defence whether a study has now been completed on the long hours of duty given by members of the Defence Forces on Border duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
15 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to the conditions at Crubany national school, Crubany, County Cavan; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the guttering is in disrepair causing the water to run down the walls and stagnate; and if he could have this investigated with a view to funding to have the necessary repairs carried out.
15 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when headage payments will be made to a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in making these payments in view of the hardship being caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
91 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to the contents of the booklet issued by the National Parents Council entitled The Cost of Free Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
91 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to the contents of the booklet issued by the National Parents Council entitled The Cost of Free Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
88 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline (1) the composition of the ministerial groups which considered the issue of sub-county local authorities and (2) the date of completion of their report.
88 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline (1) the composition of the ministerial groups which considered the issue of sub-county local authorities and (2) the date of completion of their report.
26 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Justice whether any time limit has been set on the study by the Law Reform Commission of occupier's liability in view of the increasing concern about this issue in rural areas.
26 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Justice whether any time limit has been set on the study by the Law Reform Commission of occupier's liability in view of the increasing concern about this issue in rural areas.
15 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Labour if his Department have any relationship, contractual or otherwise, with any Irish third level educational institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
22 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the current practice within the Defence Forces relating to postings; and if he has satisfied himself with such practices.
65 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give details of, (1) the proportion of directives, issued by the EC under the EC Single Market programme, which have been translated into domestic law in Ireland and (2) the way in which Ireland's record in this matter compares with that of other EC states.
10 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the trend in the level of the average over insurance premia for drivers under the age of 25 over the last five years; and if the trend of increase in premia for under 25 year olds has risen faster or slower than most other insurance premia in general.
65 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give details of, (1) the proportion of directives, issued by the EC under the EC Single Market programme, which have been translated into domestic law in Ireland and (2) the way in which Ireland's record in this matter compares with that of other EC states.
35 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will reconsider his decision on the closure of the Teagasc office at Ballyconnell, County Cavan and the proposed closure of the office at Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, in view of the important role both offices play in the ongoing changes in the agricultural development in the county, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
35 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will reconsider his decision on the closure of the Teagasc office at Ballyconnell, County Cavan and the proposed closure of the office at Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, in view of the important role both offices play in the ongoing changes in the agricultural development in the county, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
17 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will give a commitment to the farmers of Cavan-Monaghan to have all headage payments made to them by 20 March 1992; if his attention has been drawn to the Taoiseach's commitment and his predecessor's commitment to the IFA that all headage payments would be made in the 1991 calendar year; and if he will outline his response to farmers who are on the breadline because of such a breach of promise.
20 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the present position on the proposals to introduce an EC energy tax, with reference to the likely scope, rate, yield and economic effect of the proposed tax; and its effect on existing Irish taxes.
16 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the action which he proposes to take to remove the unfair advantage the ESB network of shops has over private electrical traders; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
104 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education if she will appoint a remedial teacher for the parish of Donagh covering the four national schools of Knock-nagrove national school, Tydavnet, Scoil Phádraig, Corrocrin, Edenmore national school, Emyvale and St. Mary's national school, Glaslough, in view of the fact that (1) there is a willingness on the part of the principals of the schools themselves to co-ordinate the activities of the teacher between the schools, (2) school managers have justified the need for a remedial teacher by a detailed survey carried out in October, 1990, the results of which were submitted to her Department and (3) they have been seeking to have this teacher appointed since 1984-85; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
104 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education if she will appoint a remedial teacher for the parish of Donagh covering the four national schools of Knock-nagrove national school, Tydavnet, Scoil Phádraig, Corrocrin, Edenmore national school, Emyvale and St. Mary's national school, Glaslough, in view of the fact that (1) there is a willingness on the part of the principals of the schools themselves to co-ordinate the activities of the teacher between the schools, (2) school managers have justified the need for a remedial teacher by a detailed survey carried out in October, 1990, the results of which were submitted to her Department and (3) they have been seeking to have this teacher appointed since 1984-85; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
15 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the inconvenience caused at the Manorhamilton customs post, County Leitrim to traffic and hauliers both exporting to Northern Ireland and materials coming to the South due to the short hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. excluding lunch hours; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that perishable goods have had to be destroyed as a result of the unsuitable opening hours and that additional costs are incurred to the haulier, should he require the customs officer to remain on duty after 6 p.m.; if he will now consider changing this system in the interest of all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
14 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Defence if he will confirm in respect of a former member of the Defence Forces (details supplied) (a) when he was discharged from duties and (b) the date of letter issued to him to that effect; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person was attending a doctor prior to 1981 and that he is still under medical care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
14 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Justice the reason members of the Garda Síochána are paid only 40 per cent of their basic pay for pension purposes; if, in view of the commendable work of the force, he will outline his views on whether pensions should be calculated on a higher percentage of basic pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
130 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Social Welfare if farmers under the age 66 and over the age of 56 making PRSI payments will qualify for full old age contributory benefits on reaching qualifying age; if not, whether all payments made will be fully refunded with interest paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter.