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Question· writtenPQ 18asked

29 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the growth of visitor numbers to this country is not matched by a growth in revenue, which is affecting rural hotels in particular, as low cost travel is bringing in a lower spending tourist for shorter periods of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34876/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

29 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the growth of visitor numbers to this country is not matched by a growth in revenue, which is affecting rural hotels in particular, as low cost travel is bringing in a lower spending tourist for shorter periods of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34876/06]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

119 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to negotiations taking place between Iran and the EU3 with regard to nuclear developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34422/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2006

119 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to negotiations taking place between Iran and the EU3 with regard to nuclear developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34422/06]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

591 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to include children who suffer from the learning disability dyslexia and have scored third percentile in their assessment to qualify for resource assistance; if an assessment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34253/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

591 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to include children who suffer from the learning disability dyslexia and have scored third percentile in their assessment to qualify for resource assistance; if an assessment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34253/06]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

565 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the planned sports hall for a school (details supplied), the funding for which was promised in 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33860/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

565 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the planned sports hall for a school (details supplied), the funding for which was promised in 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33860/06]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

443 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the implementation of economic partnership agreements currently being negotiated between the EU and regional groupings of the 77 ACP countries could be linked to specific development indicators being met as opposed to being timebound in view of the fact that EPAs are to be operable from 2008 and are required to be fully implemented within 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33922/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

443 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the implementation of economic partnership agreements currently being negotiated between the EU and regional groupings of the 77 ACP countries could be linked to specific development indicators being met as opposed to being timebound in view of the fact that EPAs are to be operable from 2008 and are required to be fully implemented within 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33922/06]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

146 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the projected cost of allocating laboratory assistants to secondary schools to support the teaching of science; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34196/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

146 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the projected cost of allocating laboratory assistants to secondary schools to support the teaching of science; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34196/06]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

123 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for a visa for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33633/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2006

123 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for a visa for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33633/06]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

121 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will confirm the adequacy of legislation in the area of deregulation to ensure continuity and security of supply in the energy sector with particular reference to the integrity of the Eirgrid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33557/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2006

121 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will confirm the adequacy of legislation in the area of deregulation to ensure continuity and security of supply in the energy sector with particular reference to the integrity of the Eirgrid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33557/06]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

81 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects that gas supply from the Corrib gas field will be available to consumers here in view of Ireland’s high dependency on energy imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33556/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2006

81 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects that gas supply from the Corrib gas field will be available to consumers here in view of Ireland’s high dependency on energy imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33556/06]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

205 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the plans he has to make the necessary legislative changes to Section 469 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 in order that tax refunds for workshop tuition for children (details supplied) are a formal entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33352/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2006

205 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the plans he has to make the necessary legislative changes to Section 469 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 in order that tax refunds for workshop tuition for children (details supplied) are a formal entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33352/06]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

566 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if in view of the importance of further education and the need for constant reskilling in a changing economy she will recognise the unique educational role of colleges of further education and their need to be considered as different from other school types for funding purposes. [33265/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

566 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if in view of the importance of further education and the need for constant reskilling in a changing economy she will recognise the unique educational role of colleges of further education and their need to be considered as different from other school types for funding purposes. [33265/06]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

454 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the status of the transitional Ireland US aviation agreement and the EU US Open Skies talks; if these matters were discussed at the recent Council of Ministers meeting; the outcome of these talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33284/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

454 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the status of the transitional Ireland US aviation agreement and the EU US Open Skies talks; if these matters were discussed at the recent Council of Ministers meeting; the outcome of these talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33284/06]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

440 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the procedure for the participation of the private sector bus operators in the tendering process for 200 buses which has been put in place; when the process itself will commence; and when the additional 200 buses will be on the streets. [32625/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

440 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the procedure for the participation of the private sector bus operators in the tendering process for 200 buses which has been put in place; when the process itself will commence; and when the additional 200 buses will be on the streets. [32625/06]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

439 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the reason the incremental costs of ticketing machines promised to participants in the integrated ticketing project are being paid to public transport operators but not being paid to the private operators. [32624/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

439 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the reason the incremental costs of ticketing machines promised to participants in the integrated ticketing project are being paid to public transport operators but not being paid to the private operators. [32624/06]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

438 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has requested from the European Commission that the Irish Competition Authority be permitted to investigate the proposed share offer by Ryanair of Aer Lingus shares in order to determine its compliance with EC competition law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32623/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

438 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has requested from the European Commission that the Irish Competition Authority be permitted to investigate the proposed share offer by Ryanair of Aer Lingus shares in order to determine its compliance with EC competition law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32623/06]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

437 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has requested the European Commission to examine the share offer recently made by Ryanair in relation to the purchase of Aer Lingus shares, in order to ascertain it’s compliance with EC competition law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32622/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

437 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has requested the European Commission to examine the share offer recently made by Ryanair in relation to the purchase of Aer Lingus shares, in order to ascertain it’s compliance with EC competition law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32622/06]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

436 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers currently awaiting a test at each test centre nationally; the number who were awaiting a test at each centre in June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32621/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

436 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers currently awaiting a test at each test centre nationally; the number who were awaiting a test at each centre in June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32621/06]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

246 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí stationed and the number of vehicles available in Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Swords, Garristown, Balbriggan and Malahide Garda stations for each year from 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

246 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí stationed and the number of vehicles available in Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Swords, Garristown, Balbriggan and Malahide Garda stations for each year from 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/06]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

238 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in each of the Stepaside, Dundrum and Rathfarnham Garda stations each year from 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32787/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

238 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in each of the Stepaside, Dundrum and Rathfarnham Garda stations each year from 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32787/06]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

236 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to upgrade or replace the Garda station in Stepaside and to increase the number of Gardaí stationed there to reflect the increase in population in the Stepaside area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32785/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

236 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to upgrade or replace the Garda station in Stepaside and to increase the number of Gardaí stationed there to reflect the increase in population in the Stepaside area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32785/06]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

235 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the provision of a new Garda station for the rapidly growing Ballycullen area of south Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32784/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

235 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the provision of a new Garda station for the rapidly growing Ballycullen area of south Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32784/06]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

160 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of animal welfare officers here; the steps she is taking to ensure good animal welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32749/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

160 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of animal welfare officers here; the steps she is taking to ensure good animal welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32749/06]

Bill· Public2006/49defeated

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 and to provide for the indexation of fines for road traffic offences

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

104 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify the term city station status that was used in a recent parliamentary question reply in referring to Garda stations; the implications of city station status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32158/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

104 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify the term city station status that was used in a recent parliamentary question reply in referring to Garda stations; the implications of city station status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32158/06]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

46 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he intends to take to bring replacement jobs to Wilton, County Cork following the loss of 172 jobs at Roches Stores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31916/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

46 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action he intends to take to bring replacement jobs to Wilton, County Cork following the loss of 172 jobs at Roches Stores; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31916/06]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

580 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to ensure the recommendations of the National Consumer Association in respect of management companies are enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32106/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

580 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to ensure the recommendations of the National Consumer Association in respect of management companies are enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32106/06]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

562 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision he has made to ensure that people working and living abroad can obtain a postal vote for the forthcoming general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31507/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

562 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision he has made to ensure that people working and living abroad can obtain a postal vote for the forthcoming general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31507/06]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

556 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when legislation for the regulation of management companies will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32105/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

556 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when legislation for the regulation of management companies will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32105/06]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

460 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if penalty points were put on the licences of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who were recently convicted of dangerous driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31988/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

460 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if penalty points were put on the licences of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who were recently convicted of dangerous driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31988/06]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

447 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if EU Directive 2003/59/EC has been implemented by his Department; the practical implications of this piece of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31610/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

447 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if EU Directive 2003/59/EC has been implemented by his Department; the practical implications of this piece of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31610/06]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

445 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the automatic recognition of the Voluntary Driving Instructors Register of Ireland in relation to the proposed regulation of driving instruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31554/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

445 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the automatic recognition of the Voluntary Driving Instructors Register of Ireland in relation to the proposed regulation of driving instruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31554/06]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

442 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to deal with the problem in relation to match day car parking in the neighbourhoods surrounding Croke Park; the proposals which are being considered by his Department; when these will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31499/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

442 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to deal with the problem in relation to match day car parking in the neighbourhoods surrounding Croke Park; the proposals which are being considered by his Department; when these will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31499/06]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

134 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the research his Department has undertaken into rural poverty; his views on introducing new initiatives to combat rural poverty in particular regarding the elderly and women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31834/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

134 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the research his Department has undertaken into rural poverty; his views on introducing new initiatives to combat rural poverty in particular regarding the elderly and women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31834/06]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

175 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he expects to introduce the new parental allowance; if his Department has concluded consultations with representative organisations and individuals regarding the parental allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31835/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

175 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he expects to introduce the new parental allowance; if his Department has concluded consultations with representative organisations and individuals regarding the parental allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31835/06]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the intention announced by Ryanair to attempt to purchase the shares of Aer Lingus; the implications of same for competition and consumers here; and his role in ensuring that competition in the aviation sector is not wiped out.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the intention announced by Ryanair to attempt to purchase the shares of Aer Lingus; the implications of same for competition and consumers here; and his role in ensuring that competition in the aviation sector is not wiped out.

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

243 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if motorists who are affected by the drafting error in the Road Traffic Act 2006 will be prosecuted under alternative existing road traffic legislation provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31250/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

243 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if motorists who are affected by the drafting error in the Road Traffic Act 2006 will be prosecuted under alternative existing road traffic legislation provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31250/06]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

242 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of motorists who are expected to escape prosecution as a result of the drafting error in the Road Traffic Act 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31249/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

242 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of motorists who are expected to escape prosecution as a result of the drafting error in the Road Traffic Act 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31249/06]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

142 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to instigate changes to the implementation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30949/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

142 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to instigate changes to the implementation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30949/06]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

512 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the process which is being put in place for the inspection of properties to establish their efficiency rating; and the way in which it is envisaged that the inspection system will be monitored. [30492/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

512 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the process which is being put in place for the inspection of properties to establish their efficiency rating; and the way in which it is envisaged that the inspection system will be monitored. [30492/06]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

269 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the location of a suitable premises for the new Dundrum Garda Station; when it is expected to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30456/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

269 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the location of a suitable premises for the new Dundrum Garda Station; when it is expected to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30456/06]