551 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason Scoil Choca Naofa, Kilcock in County Kildare was excluded completely from the 2004 school building programme; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need for new accommodation at the school; if he will now allow architectural planning to proceed with a view to construction commencing on site in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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550 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction funding for the provision of a covered walkway at Confey College, Leixlip in County Kildare from the 2004 secondary school building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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549 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will increase the furniture and equipment grant to the North Kildare Educate Together school, Ballymakealy, Celbridge in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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560 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will allow the architectural planning for the required extension at Naas CBS secondary school, Naas in County Kildare to be completed with a view to sanctioning the commencement of construction in 2004 from the additional €30 million allocated on budget day; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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552 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction the completion of architectural planning for the permanent building project for Scoil Uí Riada, Kilcock in County Kildare and allow construction to commence in 2004 using the additional funding provided in the budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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548 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will allow the completion of the architectural planning for the required extension to Maynooth post-primary school in County Kildare; if he will allow construction to start in 2004, with funding to be provided from the €30 million announcement on budget day; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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547 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he intends to keep the commitment made by the former Minister for Education and Science on 11 February 1999 that all national schools and secondary schools would have access to a psychological service within five years; if he will explain the reason national schools in Maynooth, Celbridge, Straffan, Ardclough, Rathmore, Sallins, Kilcock, Rathcoffey, Kill and Donadea in County Kildare remain without such a service; when they will receive the service promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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419 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give a commitment that the evaluation of the CABAS facilities for teaching autistic children currently being carried out by his Department's inspectorate will be concluded at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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346 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Finance if a revised sketch scheme has been prepared by the Office of Public Works in relation to the new Garda station for Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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293 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Finance if he has received the revised schedule of works needed to implement the development plan for Lucan Demesne; the total cost involved; if sanction has issued in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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256 Mr. Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if interest has been expressed in relation to the IDA's marketing of a plant (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2212/04
149 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the introduction of a new system of medical insurance for hospital consultants; the steps he is taking to ensure sufficient capacity in our maternity hospitals, in view of the threat of the closure of the Mount Carmel maternity unit arising from the problems regarding insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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147 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps that are being taken to address the serious problem of men's health identified in the recent report of the men's health forum in light of the finding that on average men die six years younger than women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the outcome of his meeting with the British ambassador on 12 November 2003 regarding the position of the so-called ghost ships, due to be dismantled in the UK, which are widely regarded as being a major environmental threat; the assurances he sought from the ambassador; the assurances he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the outcome of his meeting with the British ambassador on 12 November 2003 regarding the position of the so-called ghost ships, due to be dismantled in the UK, which are widely regarded as being a major environmental threat; the assurances he sought from the ambassador; the assurances he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the formal and informal meetings to be hosted by Ministers during the Irish Presidency of the EU; the topics to be discussed; and the venues and dates of such meetings.
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10 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if his Department is planning to outsource additional services currently provided by the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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56 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date with regard to the installation of video recording equipment in Garda stations; the number of stations in which the equipment has been installed; the number which have no such equipment; the overall number of interview rooms in Garda stations; the number in which equipment has been installed; the number which will have it when the current programme is completed; the number which will have no such equipment; his views on whether it is desirable that all interview rooms should have such equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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56 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date with regard to the installation of video recording equipment in Garda stations; the number of stations in which the equipment has been installed; the number which have no such equipment; the overall number of interview rooms in Garda stations; the number in which equipment has been installed; the number which will have it when the current programme is completed; the number which will have no such equipment; his views on whether it is desirable that all interview rooms should have such equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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14 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the matters discussed and conclusions reached at the meeting of the OSPAR Convention in Bremen on 25 and 26 June 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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5 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if, in view of research showing that approximately 10% to 15% of all lung cancer deaths here are attributable to exposure to radon gas, he will reinstate the radon gas remediation grant scheme, to assist householders to take protective measures against the gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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9 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the investigation his Department has held into claims that the deaths of women when residents of the Magdalene laundry in High Park, Drumcondra, Dublin, may not have been registered as required by law; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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77 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify recent comments attributed to him suggesting that the Government was planning to sell off the Dublin Port tunnel and the M1 motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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77 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify recent comments attributed to him suggesting that the Government was planning to sell off the Dublin Port tunnel and the M1 motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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95 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a call made by the National Parents Council primary for a debate on the teaching of religion in schools; his plans to initiate such a debate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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95 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a call made by the National Parents Council primary for a debate on the teaching of religion in schools; his plans to initiate such a debate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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125 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reports he has received from the British authorities regarding their efforts to decommission and make safe Pile 1 of the original Sellafield plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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125 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reports he has received from the British authorities regarding their efforts to decommission and make safe Pile 1 of the original Sellafield plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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81 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to newspaper accounts of a report commissioned by the environmental organisation, Greenpeace, showing that up to 3.5 million people could die in the event of a terrorist attack on a British nuclear installation, such as Sellafield; the assurances he has sought or received from the British authorities regarding the security of such installations in view of the potential danger to the public and the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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81 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to newspaper accounts of a report commissioned by the environmental organisation, Greenpeace, showing that up to 3.5 million people could die in the event of a terrorist attack on a British nuclear installation, such as Sellafield; the assurances he has sought or received from the British authorities regarding the security of such installations in view of the potential danger to the public and the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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38 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he is taking to reduce the number of deaths on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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38 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he is taking to reduce the number of deaths on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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10 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the recent report from the Equality Authority, Implementing Equality for Older People; her views on the main recommendations of this report; her plans to implement any of the recommendations of this report; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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12 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps being taken to deal with the problem of theft of works of art, as highlighted by the recent number of raids at Russborough House; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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315 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a home respite worker cannot be provided to assist a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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231 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the programmes in place to ensure primary school teachers receive training in teaching of special needs pupils who are in mainstream education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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230 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he intends to provide a special needs class in the Naas town area of County Kildare to cater for special needs pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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229 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will explain the reason for the delay in providing a laptop computer to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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48 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food , in regard to the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government, the specific action it is intended to take to agree a series of proposals with farming organisations to tackle red tape; the specific areas of red tape he intends to deal with; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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48 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food , in regard to the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government, the specific action it is intended to take to agree a series of proposals with farming organisations to tackle red tape; the specific areas of red tape he intends to deal with; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if the RPII has received information from the British authorities to satisfy it that the high level liquid radioactive waste stored in tanks at Sellafield can withstand a major terrorist attack; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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36 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the latest figures for the take-up of carer's benefit; and his views on whether the 15 month time limit on this benefit is a factor which discourages working carers from applying.
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36 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the latest figures for the take-up of carer's benefit; and his views on whether the 15 month time limit on this benefit is a factor which discourages working carers from applying.
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39 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the Government's policy in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann and Iarnród Éireann's business plan for the rail freight sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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39 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the Government's policy in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann and Iarnród Éireann's business plan for the rail freight sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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9 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made to date regarding implementing the matters agreed at the Weston Park talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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31 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if a detailed written case has been made by her on behalf of the Government to the European Commission in support of the Government's stated intention to provide funding for Aer Lingus; if so, if she will make that written statement available to Dáil Éireann; the details of subsequent meetings she has held with other transport Ministers, EU Commissioners and officials of the EU since 16 October 2001 in pursuit of the Government's stated intention to provide funding for Aer Lingus; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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31 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if a detailed written case has been made by her on behalf of the Government to the European Commission in support of the Government's stated intention to provide funding for Aer Lingus; if so, if she will make that written statement available to Dáil Éireann; the details of subsequent meetings she has held with other transport Ministers, EU Commissioners and officials of the EU since 16 October 2001 in pursuit of the Government's stated intention to provide funding for Aer Lingus; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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13 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress of negotiations with the teachers unions regarding their pay claim and allowance for supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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143 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress which has been made regarding the investigation into allegations that members of the Garda may have improperly accepted gifts and hospitality from a company supplying tyres to the Garda; if this matter is the subject of a criminal investigation; if a report has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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