14 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if, in view of the disastrous effects on the fishing industry, and on employment in this country, any reduction in the Irish fishing fleet as outlined by the EC Commission will have, he is prepared to use the veto in any meeting of EC Ministers to safeguard Irish interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
8 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to reduce the FCA cadre of the Permanent Defence Force or whether reductions of 25 per cent or more are to take place as an overall strategy to reduce the strength of the Permanent Defence Force from its existing levels.
6 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if he intends to provide additional funding to the universities and regional technical colleges in order to allow for improved library facilities, in view of the fact that the current facilities in many colleges are inadequate for the increased number of undergraduate and research students who are now in third level education; and the current ratio of students to library reading desks in each of the universities and regional technical colleges in the State.
38 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Labour the take up under the revised Employment Subsidy Scheme; the total number to date accepted under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
38 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Labour the take up under the revised Employment Subsidy Scheme; the total number to date accepted under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
14 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of people who have left agricultural employment since Ireland joined the EEC; if he will outline the steps if any which can be taken to halt this flight from the land; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
1 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine the reason a top level plan to swoop on lucrative illegal salmon fishing off the Donegal coast last week had been unexpectedly cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
7 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the reason plans to carry out a major fishery protection operation off the Donegal coast on the week ending 12 June 1992 was suddenly cancelled without explanation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
120 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he has any plans to provide a central incinerator in the Southern Health Board region, comparable to the one planned for the Dublin area to dispose of clinical wastes, in view of the need to upgrade the present ones in operation at the Cork Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
120 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he has any plans to provide a central incinerator in the Southern Health Board region, comparable to the one planned for the Dublin area to dispose of clinical wastes, in view of the need to upgrade the present ones in operation at the Cork Regional Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
35 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the progress he has made so far in implementing the institutional recommendations of the Culliton report, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
35 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the progress he has made so far in implementing the institutional recommendations of the Culliton report, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
22 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline his plans for the proper funding of Teagasc to allow it to carry out its functions as set down in legislation.
8 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the progress he has made in seeking EC funding to monitor and protect Irish fishing stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
25 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider providing a library service for sea-going personnel with the co-operation of the local library service.
5 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the serious concerns being expressed by PDFORRA, and rank and file members of the Defence Forces, regarding their duties and mortgage cover by local authorities and insurance companies, he will outline the Government's position, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
87 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if, in the context of the new education article in the Treaty of Maastricht, he will outline the action he proposes to take in 1992 in developing the European dimension in education, particularly through the teaching and dissemination of the languages of the member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
87 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if, in the context of the new education article in the Treaty of Maastricht, he will outline the action he proposes to take in 1992 in developing the European dimension in education, particularly through the teaching and dissemination of the languages of the member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
49 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Labour when he expects to be in a position to strengthen the Anti-Discrimination Pay Act, 1974, and the Employment Equality Act, 1977, in view of the fact that recent figures show that women earn 60 per cent less than the average industrial male wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
49 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Labour when he expects to be in a position to strengthen the Anti-Discrimination Pay Act, 1974, and the Employment Equality Act, 1977, in view of the fact that recent figures show that women earn 60 per cent less than the average industrial male wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
19 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if, in view of the success of the Naval Service regarding the arrest and conviction of foreign vessels in our territorial waters, he will outline his views on whether the fines imposed are adequate; if he has any plans to look for a substantial increase in order to pose a real deterrent for illegal fishing activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
14 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the progress, if any, which has been made regarding the investigations into the recent incident concerning the mv Havelet; if he will hold a public inquiry into the matter; if he has contacted passengers who were on board; when he expects the report to be published and made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
83 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the disquiet within the representative associations at the delay in the introduction of the conciliation and arbitration system within the Defence Forces.
83 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the disquiet within the representative associations at the delay in the introduction of the conciliation and arbitration system within the Defence Forces.
2 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the frustration within the Defence Forces representative associations at the delay they are experiencing in receiving replies to their correspondence; and whether this suggests a lack of commitment by senior officers to the concept of normal negotiations and consultations as envisaged in the recent Defence Bill.
40 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the progress, if any, which has been made in extending the powers of the Castletownbere Fishery Harbour; if legislation is necessary to appoint a harbour master for the proposed extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
40 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the progress, if any, which has been made in extending the powers of the Castletownbere Fishery Harbour; if legislation is necessary to appoint a harbour master for the proposed extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
10 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if, in view of the serious cutback in capital development to Bord Iascaigh Mhara, he will outline the plans he has to encourage and promote the fishing industry, particularly the shellfish industry in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
3 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if his attention has been drawn to (1) the serious concern expressed by Irish fishermen at the continuing breach of EC fishery regulations by UK-registered Spanish trawlers off our coast and (2) the allegations that landings of fish have exceeded the two ton per month quota at Castletownbere and that no departmental inspectors have been present when these landings have occurred; if he intends to take action to remedy this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
119 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his plans for the military barracks in Cork city, Ballincollig and Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
119 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his plans for the military barracks in Cork city, Ballincollig and Fermoy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
1 Mr. J. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Labour if the outcome of the Maastricht European Council provides a sound legal and policy base upon which the social dimension of European Union can become a reality in Ireland; if the Government remains committed to the rights set out in the Social Charter and to their full implementation in legislation; and if he will give a commitment that the Government will implement national legislation, where necessary, to give effect to the provision of the Social Charter.
9 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the number of companies in which the IDA have taken any equity investment in each of the last five years; the number of jobs created as a result of that investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
2 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he has any plans to change the present system of declaring ships' manifests, having regard to the serious public concern regarding events surrounding the collision of the m.v. Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
18 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the reason his Department did not insist on an independent professional valuation in relation to the purchase of Carysfort College by UCD; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
23 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment the action he proposes to take with local authorities who have not met their obligations regarding the provision of halting sites for travellers.
40 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline his views on the establishment of vigilante groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
40 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice if he will outline his views on the establishment of vigilante groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
15 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated current budget out-turn for 1991; the expected forecast for economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
12 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine whether, arising out of the Ballycotton Tribunal inquiry whereby it was found that no meaningful additional resources in staff were provided to the regional fishery boards to carry out the strategies and expansion of duties, he will outline the steps he proposes to take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
14 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he has any plans to introduce spotter planes to help identify and supplement the naval fishery protection ships; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
7 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his Department are considering any changes in the guidelines for orthodontic treatment for eligible patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
25 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment the initiatives taken by his Department to promote a consciousness and awareness of environmental issues on World Environment Day on Wednesday, 5 June; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
11 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, in the light of the inadequate rehabilitative treatment of our offenders and the underfunding in this area, his views on the extent to which our prison service has an adequate rehabilitative effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
49 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he has had recent consultations or meetings with the British Government regarding submarine traffic in the Irish Sea; the measures he intends to take to protect Irish fishermen's lives and boats working in these waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
17 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine the steps he proposes to take to safeguard Irish fishermen's interests and earnings in relation to the conservation measures being introduced by EC Ministers.
49 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he has had recent consultations or meetings with the British Government regarding submarine traffic in the Irish Sea; the measures he intends to take to protect Irish fishermen's lives and boats working in these waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
13 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he has made any approach to the EC for funding to enable adequate rescue operations to be carried out off our coasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
2 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Marine if he has discussed the recent ramming incidents of Irish trawlers by Spanish vessels off the south-west coast with his Spanish counterpart in the EC; if so, if he will outline the response he received; and the action he proposes to take to safeguard the lives and interests of Irish fishermen and women.
13 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence when building on the new gym hall at Collins Barracks in Cork will commence; if finance has been allocated for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.