31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 3 October 2001, she will indicate when she expects a response from the EU Commission for clearance under the State aid regime of the proposed £10 million increase in the share capital of An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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95 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the investigations which have been held into claims that persons associated with those responsible for the recent atrocities in New York and Washington may have been living and operating here; the assistance which has been sought by the US authorities in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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93 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the matters discussed and conclusions reached at the Council of Ministers meeting on 20 September 2001 dealing with anti-terrorist measures; if the Government intends to implement all the measures proposed; the legislative or constitutional changes which will be required as a result; the steps being taken to guard against the possibility of major terrorist attacks here; the facilities or equipment available to the Garda to deal with chemical or biological attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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95 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the investigations which have been held into claims that persons associated with those responsible for the recent atrocities in New York and Washington may have been living and operating here; the assistance which has been sought by the US authorities in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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93 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the matters discussed and conclusions reached at the Council of Ministers meeting on 20 September 2001 dealing with anti-terrorist measures; if the Government intends to implement all the measures proposed; the legislative or constitutional changes which will be required as a result; the steps being taken to guard against the possibility of major terrorist attacks here; the facilities or equipment available to the Garda to deal with chemical or biological attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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13 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to make a decision on the request submitted to him by the Director of Telecommunications Regulation for approval of the licence fee to be charged for the third generation of mobile phones; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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12 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance when he expects that the new structures for financial services regulation announced on 20 February 2001 will be operational; when he expects to appoint the members of the interim board for the IFSRA; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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8 Mr. Howlin asked the Taoiseach the consideration he has given to the report of the Law Reform Commission on statutory drafting and interpretation; if he intends to incorporate the recommendations into the Interpretation Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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54 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has considered the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights delivered on 4 May 2001 in the case of Jordan, McKerr, Shanahan, Kelly and others v. the United Kingdom; his views on whether the judgments have implications for Irish administrative procedures, including the coroner's inquest; his views on the steps which must be taken to satisfy the requirements of the judgment in relation to the need for effective and independent investigation of the circumstances surrounding disputed killings; if he is considering legislative proposals in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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54 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has considered the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights delivered on 4 May 2001 in the case of Jordan, McKerr, Shanahan, Kelly and others v. the United Kingdom; his views on whether the judgments have implications for Irish administrative procedures, including the coroner's inquest; his views on the steps which must be taken to satisfy the requirements of the judgment in relation to the need for effective and independent investigation of the circumstances surrounding disputed killings; if he is considering legislative proposals in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the findings of the report he sought from the Garda Síochána into allegations that members of Sinn Féin had been interfering with the work of the Garda Síochána in County Kerry; the steps he intends to take to deal with the growing incidence of vigilantism throughout the country; the specific investigation which has been held by the Garda Síochána into the shooting by masked men of a man in Ferndale Park, Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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42 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of workers who have been laid off in the wake of the foot and mouth crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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42 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of workers who have been laid off in the wake of the foot and mouth crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter
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66 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has to acquire a new Government jet for the Defence Forces; the likely cost of the purchase; the process which will be used to acquire the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter
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2 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners who escaped from Garda custody and prison custody in the years 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 to date; the review that is planned of procedures for transporting and escorting prisoners to minimise the risk of escapes; the investigation which has been held into the circumstances of the recent escape from custody, during an outside visit, of a prisoner serving a nine year sentence for rape; the reason no announcement or warning was issued to the public on the escape of a potentially dangerous prisoner; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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9 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his response to the allegation made by a person (details supplied) that the Irish authorities were not complying adequately with Brussels on environmental issues; the steps he is taking to ensure full co-operation with the European Union on all environmental matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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8 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if, in regard to his statement of 4 January 2000, he will state the reports he has received from county managers regarding breaches by local authority staff of their conditions of employment, especially in regard to planning matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to specifically target non-nationals for recruitment to the Defence Forces, especially having regard to the increasing multi-cultural nature of Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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31 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the proposals he has to specifically target non-nationals for recruitment to the Defence Forces, especially having regard to the increasing multi-cultural nature of Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for a new licensing round for petroleum exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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26 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps that have been taken since he received the report of a senior Garda official (details supplied) in July 2000 into allegations of corruption and malpractice involving members of the Garda Síochána in County Donegal; if he will bring the report before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights; if he will establish a sworn inquiry into the allegations; the steps he will take to re-establish public confidence in the Garda in the area having regard to the serious public concern at the allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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26 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps that have been taken since he received the report of a senior Garda official (details supplied) in July 2000 into allegations of corruption and malpractice involving members of the Garda Síochána in County Donegal; if he will bring the report before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights; if he will establish a sworn inquiry into the allegations; the steps he will take to re-establish public confidence in the Garda in the area having regard to the serious public concern at the allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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109 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on a recent report from the EU Court of Auditors concerning the management and disbursal of EU foreign aid; and if he has satisfied himself that sufficient reforms are in place to tackle the backlog of 20 billion worth of aid which has been allocated but not spent.
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109 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on a recent report from the EU Court of Auditors concerning the management and disbursal of EU foreign aid; and if he has satisfied himself that sufficient reforms are in place to tackle the backlog of 20 billion worth of aid which has been allocated but not spent.
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4 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has completed her consideration of the application from RTE for an increase in the licence fee; when she will make a decision in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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57 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans he has to increase Ireland's annual quota for refugees under the UNHCR resettlement programme, as recently suggested by the UNHCR representative in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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57 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans he has to increase Ireland's annual quota for refugees under the UNHCR resettlement programme, as recently suggested by the UNHCR representative in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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86 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date with regard to the proposed installation of equipment to allow for the videotaping of interviews of persons in Garda custody; the number of Garda stations currently equipped with such facilities; the total number of stations in which it is proposed to install the equipment; the proposed timeframe in this regard; his views on whether there has been an undue delay on the part of the Garda in introducing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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86 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date with regard to the proposed installation of equipment to allow for the videotaping of interviews of persons in Garda custody; the number of Garda stations currently equipped with such facilities; the total number of stations in which it is proposed to install the equipment; the proposed timeframe in this regard; his views on whether there has been an undue delay on the part of the Garda in introducing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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102 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the progress made in his discussions with unions and management to ensure the maximum possible employment of Irish workers in the development of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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101 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has to upgrade the helicopter rescue service, especially having regard to the heavy demand being placed on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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102 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the progress made in his discussions with unions and management to ensure the maximum possible employment of Irish workers in the development of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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101 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has to upgrade the helicopter rescue service, especially having regard to the heavy demand being placed on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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4 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date in the investigation into allegations of serious irregularities by members of the Garda in Donegal; if the investigation has been concluded; the action being taken to date on the basis of the investigation's findings; if further action is planned; the investigation held into allegations that the phones of lawyers may have been tapped; the outcome of any such inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date by Operation Oíche in combating public order offences and street violence in the Dublin area; the investigation he will hold into the apparent conflict between the number of people treated in Dublin hospitals for injuries arising from assaults; the level of reported assaults reflected in Garda figures; the plans there are to extend Operation Oíche to other urban areas which are experiencing similar problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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89 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has received from the Office of Public Works the proposed detailed reinstatement plan for the site at Mullaghmore, County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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89 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has received from the Office of Public Works the proposed detailed reinstatement plan for the site at Mullaghmore, County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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44 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to introduce the long-promised points system for road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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44 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to introduce the long-promised points system for road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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19 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if, in regard to the £400 million allocated under the national development plan, under the sub-programmes, he will say the amount that has been drawn down so far; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the main findings of the report submitted to a meeting of EU justice and home affairs Ministers on 29 May 2000 which showed that 13 gangs control organised crime here; if the report will be submitted to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights; the steps being taken to deal with the level of organised crime identified in the report; if he has satisfied himself that there are adequate resources available to the Garda and the Criminal Assets Bureau to fight organised crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has received the report of the commission on the private rented sector when it is intended to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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73 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make a statement on his discussions with the political parties in Northern Ireland; if he will give his assessment on the prospects of political progress in the light of these meetings.
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73 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make a statement on his discussions with the political parties in Northern Ireland; if he will give his assessment on the prospects of political progress in the light of these meetings.
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8 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. Peter Mandelson.
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65 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the specific measures planned for a co-ordinated approach to address the needs of carers, in view of the commitment in the review of An Action Programme for the Millennium; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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65 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the specific measures planned for a co-ordinated approach to address the needs of carers, in view of the commitment in the review of An Action Programme for the Millennium; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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