201 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of humanitarian support that the Government has given to the Iraqi people over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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200 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of children who have died in the Sahara region of west Africa due to poor harvest, deepening food crises, high market prices and lack of social support over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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61 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the humanitarian situation in the West African region; if there is a weakness in the Ministerial response system to this area; if the UN are correct in their call that upwards of 300,000 children may die in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the programmes funded by Irish Development Aid in Mozambique, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia; the progress of the various programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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213 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the number of SSIA’s that were opened under the scheme; the number that have matured or due to mature; the number that were cancelled or failed to mature; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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212 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have identified potential abuses of SSIA’s where there may be breaches of the declaration of the participation on commencement of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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211 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the progress with procurement of PPP projects; the areas that have been identified as most suitable for PPP; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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210 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the statutory tribunals and their brief that have been put in place over the past 20 years; the costs and outlay to date for each tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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169 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procurement arrangements that are in place for the purchase of An Garda Síochána motor cycle uniforms or outfits; the suppliers of such uniforms or outfits; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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145 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the procedures that have been put in place arising from the work of the inter-agency procurement group in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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162 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the progress or otherwise in implementing the decentralisation programme; the issues that have been brought to his attention where difficulties or concerns have arisen for staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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407 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the benefits or otherwise to the consumer arising from competition in the telecoms sector here; the measures in place to allow consumers to easily change from one service provider to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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406 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress of renewable energy projects issues under consideration by his Department with regard to renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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405 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the monitoring, checks and balances that are in his Department in order to assess the levels that the general public are subject to electromagnetic emissions from licensed telecommunication operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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404 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the areas where there is a risk of exposures to levels of electromagnetic emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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403 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the levels of non-ionising radiation that are internationally recognised as being injurious to health arising from mobile phones and masts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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165 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the advice and submissions he has received with regard to safety issues associated with mobile phones and mobile phone masts; the safety monitoring measures that are in place to assess non-ionising radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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101 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the alternative energy services that have been given consideration by his Department; the status of alternative energy projects and results of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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224 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence his Department’s policy of equal opportunity for males and females in the Defence Forces; his views on the percentage of females in the force; the issues which have been brought to his attention regarding the equal opportunity policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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223 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the progress of recommendations for the re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force; if there are difficulties arising with any aspect; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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221 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the progress of the Government task force on major emergency planning; the issues that have arisen from training and trials; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the action being taken to reduce the levels of sick days being taken in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps as set out in Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 26 October 2006; the discussions his officials have had with the representative associations to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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222 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops currently on missions overseas; the mandate associated with each mission; the number of personnel and the number of years that Irish troops have been involved in such missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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8 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces currently serving on UN authorised missions overseas; the number of these missions; the number serving on each; the expected duration of each of these missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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209 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of breaches found of the national minimum wage over the past five years; the penalties imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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208 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will advise of all employment legislation put in place over the past seven years; the benefits arising from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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206 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new jobs created during the years 1999 to 2005 and comparison figures for the years 1979 to 1985; the biggest area of growth in jobs; and the area’s identified for further potential.
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205 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his Department’s policy for people with a disability to avail of training, sheltered employment, employment opportunities and other supports that are in place; the number of people enrolled in such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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204 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of accidents which occurred on building sites for the years 2000 to 2005 and comparison figures for 1990 to 1995; the impact of the safety health and welfare at work construction regulations of 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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207 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the issues that have been brought to his attention since the abolition of the Groceries Order 1987; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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145 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there has been a noticeable alteration of prices in the grocery industry over the past 12 month; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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91 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the success of the IDA policy in attracting direct foreign investment to Ireland over the past seven years; the benefits received from such policy; the policy areas that have been identified where reform is necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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386 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of funding allocated for diet supplement which are provided through the supplementary welfare allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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385 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the range of payments available to families which are targeted to prevent the risk of poverty; the level of additional supports available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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384 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the breakdown of payments under the various subheads made to people unable to find work over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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383 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the breakdown of unemployment payments over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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382 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the percentage of social welfare increases for the period 1994 to 1997; and the comparison for the years 2003 to 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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381 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the percentage of social welfare recipients that are in receipt of their payment by way of direct payment into their bank or building society account; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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380 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the moneys allocated for supplementary welfare allowances in 2006; the breakdown of the type of payments made under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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111 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the level of take-up of the back to work scheme over the past five years; if he is satisfied in relation to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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110 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the range of payments and supports to families where it is clear that the family need additional support particularly in the area of an out of control child; the level of one to one supports available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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182 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the breakdown of the amount of moneys allocated to support various drug task force groups with their projects over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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181 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the level of funding made available by his Department to ADM under the Dormant Accounts Act 2001; the applications made to avail of this fund; and the applications approved to date.
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180 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the level of priority that is attached to infrastructure under the rural development initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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179 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the research that has been carried out to assess if the community facilities that have been put in place under the YPFSF have been successful in attracting the at risk young people into the facilities and activities and direct them away from substance abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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60 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the success of the projects which have received funding under the young peoples facilities and service fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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37 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his Department’s rural development initiatives; the level of coordination and integration with other Departments particularly in the area of health, education, transport and social welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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329 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new houses built to date in 2006; the number of houses obtained by the local authorities under Part V; if he is satisfied with the operation of Part V; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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328 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there has been a mid-term assessment of the local authority social and affordable housing plans for the period 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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327 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the funding that has been made available over the past ten years under section 10 of the Housing Act 1988; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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