2 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the effect the agreed EU fish quotas will have on fishermen here; the persons or body that will monitor the new quotas; and if compensation will be paid to take account of a reduction in earnings.
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38 Mr. Bell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is intended to re-impose the drinks prices order, having regard to reports that some publicans have increased the price of a pint by 12p to 15p following the lifting of the order; the number of inspections of licensed premises carried out to monitor compliance with terms of the drink prices order while it was in operation; the number of prosecutions that have taken place as a result of breaches of the order; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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38 Mr. Bell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is intended to re-impose the drinks prices order, having regard to reports that some publicans have increased the price of a pint by 12p to 15p following the lifting of the order; the number of inspections of licensed premises carried out to monitor compliance with terms of the drink prices order while it was in operation; the number of prosecutions that have taken place as a result of breaches of the order; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Finance when he will publish the promised legislation to deal with dormant accounts in financial institutions; the proposed terms of reference in this regard; the membership of the body to disburse surplus funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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17 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the level of new forestry planting proposed by his Department for the next five years; the species of tree planting proposed; the cost in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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4 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will implement the recommendations made by the Irish national strategy review group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has for the implementation of EU policy on the elimination of drift net fishing for salmon; if he has had any discussion with representatives of the drift net fishermen; the outcome of any such discussions; the proposals for the payment of compensation in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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35 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the terms of reference of the review he has established to look at the way forward for sport having regard to the performances at the Sydney Olympics; the way in which the review will be conducted; when it is likely to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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35 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the terms of reference of the review he has established to look at the way forward for sport having regard to the performances at the Sydney Olympics; the way in which the review will be conducted; when it is likely to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the matters discussed and the conclusions reached at his meeting on 8 November 2000 with the Olympic Council of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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100 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the proposals she has received from the management of the National Museum regarding extended opening hours of the museum and especially the question of opening on bank holiday Mondays; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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100 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the proposals she has received from the management of the National Museum regarding extended opening hours of the museum and especially the question of opening on bank holiday Mondays; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will instruct his Department to review the apparent targeting of part-time workers of long standing in disallowing their unemployment benefit especially in certain professions and geographical areas.
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6 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the plans she has to ensure that the current European Commission proposal to speed up liberalisation in the postal services will not result in a limitation of postal service in the less populated areas here; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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99 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has to extend the fishing berthage in Clogherhead, County Louth; his views on whether the facilities can provide for the existing fleet which has been recently extended; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the major part of the fleet has to dock in Howth, County Dublin, and Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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99 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has to extend the fishing berthage in Clogherhead, County Louth; his views on whether the facilities can provide for the existing fleet which has been recently extended; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the major part of the fleet has to dock in Howth, County Dublin, and Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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44 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if the further feasibility study on Campus and Stadium Ireland which a company (details supplied) had been asked to undertake has yet been completed; the plans he has to publish this study; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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40 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the plans he has to improve the relationship between his Department and the Olympic Council of Ireland having regard to the recent series of disputes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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40 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the plans he has to improve the relationship between his Department and the Olympic Council of Ireland having regard to the recent series of disputes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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44 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if the further feasibility study on Campus and Stadium Ireland which a company (details supplied) had been asked to undertake has yet been completed; the plans he has to publish this study; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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127 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the number of special areas of conservation sites registered with the EU Commission as required under the EU directive; if the details of all sites will be transmitted by the November 2000 deadline; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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127 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the number of special areas of conservation sites registered with the EU Commission as required under the EU directive; if the details of all sites will be transmitted by the November 2000 deadline; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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65 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the negotiations with the non-consultant hospital doctors; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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65 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the negotiations with the non-consultant hospital doctors; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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27 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the action she proposes to take following the recently announced European Commission proposed measure to open up a substantial share of the postal services market to competition by 2003; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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27 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the action she proposes to take following the recently announced European Commission proposed measure to open up a substantial share of the postal services market to competition by 2003; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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28 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources when a decision will be made as to whether the gas find in the Corrib field will be declared commercial; the independent information available to him as to the extent of the find; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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28 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources when a decision will be made as to whether the gas find in the Corrib field will be declared commercial; the independent information available to him as to the extent of the find; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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62 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the Government's proposals for the future development of Coillte Teoranta in view of the findings of the recent consultants' report on the corporate development of the company.
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60 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans, if any, he has to implement the recommendations of the strategic management initiative second report on quality customer service in the sea fishing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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62 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the Government's proposals for the future development of Coillte Teoranta in view of the findings of the recent consultants' report on the corporate development of the company.
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60 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans, if any, he has to implement the recommendations of the strategic management initiative second report on quality customer service in the sea fishing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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12 Mr. Bell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will make a statement on the progress of the discussions with social partners regarding the future of the local employment service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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9 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the discussions, if any, which have taken place with the EU to secure funding for an improved search and rescue service; if he has made a case for a financial input at the Intergovernmental Conference; his views on whether an EU coastguard service funded by the EU is required; his further views on whether the present service is under-funded, undermanned and forced to use outdated equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans, if any, he has to review the need for legislation regarding oil and gas industries; the benefits, if any, he anticipates to the west coast of the gas find off Achill estimated at one trillion cubic feet; and if he will set up a review body to take account of the changing circumstances and changing technology which make deep sea exploration off the Porcupine Bank and elsewhere off the west coast a reality.
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26 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the progress, if any, made to date with regard to the Government's plans for a national stadium; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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26 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the progress, if any, made to date with regard to the Government's plans for a national stadium; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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18 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has satisfied himself that the Government's proposals for a new national stadium are appropriate considering Ireland's obligations in relation to competition under EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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18 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases taken under the recent legislation which provides for a mandatory ten year sentence for the possession of drugs with a value in excess of £10,000; the number of these cases in which a conviction was secured; the number of cases where a sentence of less than ten years was imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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5 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the amount paid by way of fees, expenses or other remuneration to the consortium (details supplied) which was selected to act as advisers on the establishment of a digital terrestrial broadcasting transmission entity; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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26 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will report on the proposed input of his Department into the interdepartmental committee on targeted investments in disadvantaged areas, including proposed social inclusion measures in the national development plan.
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26 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will report on the proposed input of his Department into the interdepartmental committee on targeted investments in disadvantaged areas, including proposed social inclusion measures in the national development plan.
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31 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Finance the progress, if any, made by the departmental group set up by him to examine issues relating to the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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31 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Finance the progress, if any, made by the departmental group set up by him to examine issues relating to the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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45 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the implications of the proposals in the White Paper on Defence for participation by personnel in UN operations, Partnership for Peace mission and other overseas commitments of the Defence For ces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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11 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised with the British Government or the political parties in Northern Ireland the position of those who have been forced out of Northern Ireland as a result of threats of death or violence; the estimate, if any, he has received of the number forced out in this way; the steps, if any, he will take to facilitate the return of those so exiled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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41 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she has satisfied herself that all unreasonable risk deficiencies identified in the IRMS report have been dealt with by Iarnród Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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41 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she has satisfied herself that all unreasonable risk deficiencies identified in the IRMS report have been dealt with by Iarnród Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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58 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the outcome of the collision of two vessels off the Aran Islands; the damage, if any, caused by the oil spillage; the reason the two vessels were not retained; the cost, if any, to his Department of this accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the level of funding, if any, his Department will allocate for coastal erosion; the areas in which this funding will be applied; the local authorities, if any, which have submitted plans and costings for work to be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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