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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2006
168 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science if the rules for national schools will be updated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5747/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2006
83 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there has been an increase of 34% in post-primary students at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if the purchase of the new site will be authorised. [5384/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2006
175 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the title of each EU directive within his Department's competency which has not been transposed into law; the number of warning letters received by his Department from the Commission or other EU bodies relating to each non-transposed directive; the date by which each non-transposed directive was to have been transposed; the date by which he intends to have each non-transposed directive transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5318/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2006
164 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to transpose Directive 2003/35/EC; the progress which has been made to date in 2006 towards ratifying the Aarhus Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5319/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 February 2006
111 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether €1 million is sufficient funding for the emerging needs fund under the national drugs strategy; if representations have been made for increased funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4436/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
151 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken to promote Youghal, County Cork in respect of industrial development to tackle the increasing scarcity of employment opportunities for Youghal. [3808/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
66 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he proposes to implement the volunteer Garda provision in the Garda Síochána Act 2006; the proposals he has received from the Garda Síochána on the subject; when he expects to have the regulations in place; the number of volunteer gardaí he expects to recruit in total and the number in 2006; if he will implement the provision against the wishes of the Garda representative bodies; if he will establish a pilot scheme to examine and assess the effectiveness of a volunteer force; if he will review the proposal to confer full powers of arrest on the volunteer gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3509/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
199 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will report to Dáil Éireann on the recent resolution of the industrial dispute at Irish Ferries; the progress which has been made at EU level by the Government on advancing the EU ferries directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3131/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
148 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not provided for increased penalties under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 to meet the cost of investigating and analysing samples from drink and drug drivers. [3130/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006
147 Mr. Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the delays patients are experiencing in receiving essential medicines; her further views on the fact that people are having to use unlicensed products in the absence of the licensed version of a drug; the affected drugs; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some medical card or GMS patients are paying for drugs rather than waiting for reimbursement approval of the unlicensed medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3042/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006
33 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the promotion of cultural tourism here; whether there is a need to encourage increased levels of niche cultural tourism marketing, as opposed to more traditional styles of holiday here; whether there is a need for more interaction and co-operation between his Department and cultural bodies in this regard; his plans for increased interaction in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2511/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006
10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the efforts to increase levels of tourism to the regions; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain rural areas remain underdeveloped in terms of tourism infrastructure; the efforts being made to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2514/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006
191 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to introduce single river management of salmon stocks in 2006 and a voluntary compensation scheme for drift net fishermen in view of the growing concerns regarding wild Irish salmon stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2128/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006
155 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he intends to bring forward to remedy the ongoing broadband deficit in view of the fact that ComReg’s third quarterly report for 2005 indicated that there is a total broadband penetration rate of 4.3% across all sectors and the dismal figures for broadband take-up from the recent reports from Irish chambers of commerce and the world knowledge competitiveness index; if a new and increased target will be set for broadband connections here for 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2115/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005
65 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science, in the context of her exhortation to schools not to cherry pick students, the action she intends to take to ensure that all post-primary schools have equitable enrolment policies and practises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39678/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2005
45 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to receive the final report of the task force on student behaviour; if she will commence the implementation of its recommendations in 2006 and progress same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39679/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005
103 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to his response to Question No. 2 of 6 November 2005, Ireland’s position and intention with respect to the discussions he references as ongoing in Europe on the reinforcement of the EU code of conduct on arms exports. [39277/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2005
64 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to his statement that he would be very pleased if the UN Security Council was to consider the situation of Burma in reply to a parliamentary question of 10 November 2005, if the Government intends to urge such a consideration; if the Government supports the core findings of the report, Threat to the Peace: A Call for the UN Security Council to Act in Burma, commissioned by the former Czech President Vaclav Havel and Archbishop Desmond Tutu; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39278/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005
105 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the input her Department has had into the European Commission community action plan on animal welfare and protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38391/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005
108 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Irish participation in EU battle groups; if he has received the report of the interdepartmental group established to examine all issues relating to battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38158/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005
52 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the protocol and regulations in place for the use of Defence Forces weapons at public or publicity events; the safety guidelines that govern the use of such weapons by non-Defence Forces personnel at such events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38253/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005
101 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the National Advisory Committee on Drugs will next issue a report; the issues being considered for this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36944/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005
76 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when in 2006 it is expected that the linguistic study on the use of Irish in the Gaeltacht will be completed; his views on whether it is realistic to expect that legislation arising from this study will be enacted during the lifetime of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36945/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005
258 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, given the enlargement of the European Union and the accession of the Republic of Latvia, a formal bilateral agreement exists between the Republic of Ireland and the Republic of Latvia for the promotion and protection of investments with a view to stimulating individual business initiatives and increasing prosperity between the two countries. [36548/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005
116 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to establish a mink trapping programme to counteract the problems posed by predatory mink on bird species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36665/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005
94 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provisions he will make for persons selling homes from 1 January 2006, since the failure to transpose the EU energy efficiency building directive means they will not be able to produce the energy performance certificate that will be legally required under EU law from that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36666/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005
68 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have legislation passed and commenced providing for an increase in bus licensing fees. [35899/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005
21 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his proposals on bus licensing reform; the way in which these discussions with interested parties have progressed during 2005; and when he will be introducing primary legislation in this regard. [35898/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005
81 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations in Cork county and city; the number of gardaí allocated to each Garda station over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35711/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2005
54 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a judge (details supplied) dismissed 13 cases of alleged drink driving on 9 November 2005 due to the fact that the State, including the gardaí, had refused to provide technical and operating data on the intoxilyser; if the issue will be addressed in order that other suspected drink driving cases are not dismissed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35713/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005
594 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided for Buttevant sewerage scheme; and when it is likely that the scheme will commence. [35423/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005
593 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has approved the tender for the waste water treatment plant for Doneraile, Buttevant and Kilbrin, County Cork. [35422/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005
550 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a progress report on a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [35425/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005
549 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a progress report on a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [35424/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005
150 Mr. Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of employees retained in the health service since it was announced there would be a reduction of 500 persons in the health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35490/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005
32 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the specific efforts he has made to increase levels of tourism to the regions; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain rural areas remain under-developed in terms of tourism infrastructure; the efforts he has made to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34896/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005
147 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the role of his Department in the recent incident of migrant workers being abandoned on Colt Island off north County Dublin; if a date has been set for the provision of an emergency towing vehicle to protect mariners around the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34357/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
621 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if major noise emissions from aircraft over a location (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be investigated; if he will report on procedures for pilots on the flight paths and altitudes at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34121/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005
143 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the implications for farming here of the recent proposal from the President of the EU Commission, Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, for a further reduction in EU farm payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34185/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
52 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the figure for the appeal made by the UN Secretary General Mr. Kofi Annan in the wake of the tsunami; the pledges made by Governments and international institutions; and the amounts provided as a proportion of pledges made and aid sought. [33498/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005
10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding projects funded by Ireland or the European Union as are under way in Gaza; the position regarding such projects if any; and the projected dates of their completion. [33497/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
136 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the current position regarding the planned sale of State property announced; the property sold to date and the amount raised; the way in which the money used has been raised; the properties it is planned to sell during 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33071/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005
127 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the number of court prosecutions initiated as a result of tax evasion in respect of each year since 1997; the number of cases in which convictions were secured; the number of cases in which prison sentences were imposed and the sentence in each case; if he is satisfied with the level of court cases taken having regard to the high level of evasion; if he will report on the work of the investigations and prosecutions division of the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33072/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
175 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the categories of workers within the educational system that are vetted by the Garda with regard to the risk of child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32807/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005
168 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science when the new integrated school support programme will be introduced; when she will announce which schools will be included in the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32806/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005
288 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to claims made at the PDFORRA annual conference in Athlone that the Government’s failure to invest in new military aircraft and armoured fighting equipment is having a damaging effect on Defence Forces’ morale; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32083/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005
38 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his plans to recruit non-nationals into the Defence Forces to address staffing shortages; the precise areas where staffing shortages exist; when he expects to commence this recruitment programme; the level of uptake and interest he anticipates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31991/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005
11 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence his views on the halving of the national defence budget during the past ten years; if his attention has been drawn to the fact this budget has fallen from 1.3% to 0.7% as related to gross national product in that period; his further views on whether this decrease is compromising Ireland’s defence capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31990/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005
2 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the outcome of his meeting with the family of Private Kevin Barrett who was shot dead while serving with the Defence Forces in Lebanon in 1999; his views on the Barrett family’s request for an independent inquiry into the death following the unsatisfactory open verdict that was returned at the recent inquest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32082/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005
140 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that abuses in the construction industry have been referred to in a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General and in remarks by the Pensions Ombudsman; his proposals to deal with these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31618/05]