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Question· oralPQ 9asked

6 Mr. Clohessy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions, if any, he has had regarding the holding of referenda North and South in conjunction with the proposed elections on 30 May 1996. [7552/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 1996

6 Mr. Clohessy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions, if any, he has had regarding the holding of referenda North and South in conjunction with the proposed elections on 30 May 1996. [7552/96]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for the Marine in view of his expressed concern for the safety of life at sea, if he will immediately correct the imbalance in allocation of Structural Funds whereby the modernisation grant for a fishing vessel totals 30 per cent of cost, whereas modernisation-upgrading of a processing plant totals 50 per cent of cost. [8207/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1996

27 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for the Marine in view of his expressed concern for the safety of life at sea, if he will immediately correct the imbalance in allocation of Structural Funds whereby the modernisation grant for a fishing vessel totals 30 per cent of cost, whereas modernisation-upgrading of a processing plant totals 50 per cent of cost. [8207/96]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

27 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for the Marine in view of his expressed concern for the safety of life at sea, if he will immediately correct the imbalance in allocation of Structural Funds whereby the modernisation grant for a fishing vessel totals 30 per cent of cost, whereas modernisation-upgrading of a processing plant totals 50 per cent of cost. [8207/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1996

27 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for the Marine in view of his expressed concern for the safety of life at sea, if he will immediately correct the imbalance in allocation of Structural Funds whereby the modernisation grant for a fishing vessel totals 30 per cent of cost, whereas modernisation-upgrading of a processing plant totals 50 per cent of cost. [8207/96]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

7 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for the Marine if he has received a report of the damage caused to the Mannin Bay Salmon Farm in Clifden, County Galway; and the financial loss it has caused to the Irish Salmon Growers Association. [8209/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1996

7 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for the Marine if he has received a report of the damage caused to the Mannin Bay Salmon Farm in Clifden, County Galway; and the financial loss it has caused to the Irish Salmon Growers Association. [8209/96]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding possible adverse effects on the health of the community as a result of the location of telecommunication masts; if it is proposed to extend the remit of the Institute for Radiological Protection in Ireland to cover non-ionising radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8138/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1996

25 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding possible adverse effects on the health of the community as a result of the location of telecommunication masts; if it is proposed to extend the remit of the Institute for Radiological Protection in Ireland to cover non-ionising radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8138/96]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

25 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding possible adverse effects on the health of the community as a result of the location of telecommunication masts; if it is proposed to extend the remit of the Institute for Radiological Protection in Ireland to cover non-ionising radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8138/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1996

25 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding possible adverse effects on the health of the community as a result of the location of telecommunication masts; if it is proposed to extend the remit of the Institute for Radiological Protection in Ireland to cover non-ionising radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8138/96]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

14 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether it is proposed to establish a non-ionising radiation board to co-ordinate independent monitoring of non-ionising electro-magnetic radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8137/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1996

14 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether it is proposed to establish a non-ionising radiation board to co-ordinate independent monitoring of non-ionising electro-magnetic radiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8137/96]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has sought an extension of, or an increase in, the spring beef slaughter premium from the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7789/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 April 1996

46 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has sought an extension of, or an increase in, the spring beef slaughter premium from the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7789/96]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

29 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the serious deficiencies in the documents circulated to farmers in conjunction with the 1996 EU area aid application forms; if he proposes to extend the deadline for submission of the forms in view of the industrial relations problems within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7788/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 April 1996

29 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the serious deficiencies in the documents circulated to farmers in conjunction with the 1996 EU area aid application forms; if he proposes to extend the deadline for submission of the forms in view of the industrial relations problems within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7788/96]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

46 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has sought an extension of, or an increase in, the spring beef slaughter premium from the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7789/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 April 1996

46 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has sought an extension of, or an increase in, the spring beef slaughter premium from the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7789/96]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

29 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the serious deficiencies in the documents circulated to farmers in conjunction with the 1996 EU area aid application forms; if he proposes to extend the deadline for submission of the forms in view of the industrial relations problems within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7788/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 April 1996

29 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the serious deficiencies in the documents circulated to farmers in conjunction with the 1996 EU area aid application forms; if he proposes to extend the deadline for submission of the forms in view of the industrial relations problems within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7788/96]

Question· oralPQ 53asked

53 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the current position regarding the proposal to locate the national conference centre at the RDS, Dublin; the alternative locations, if any, being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7474/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 1996

53 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the current position regarding the proposal to locate the national conference centre at the RDS, Dublin; the alternative locations, if any, being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7474/96]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

16 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the progress, if any, made in 1995 to promote Irish tourism in the Japanese market; the funds provided for this purpose in 1995; the plans, if any, he has to further develop this market in 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7475/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 1996

16 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the progress, if any, made in 1995 to promote Irish tourism in the Japanese market; the funds provided for this purpose in 1995; the plans, if any, he has to further develop this market in 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7475/96]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

53 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the current position regarding the proposal to locate the national conference centre at the RDS, Dublin; the alternative locations, if any, being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7474/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 1996

53 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the current position regarding the proposal to locate the national conference centre at the RDS, Dublin; the alternative locations, if any, being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7474/96]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

24 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Justice the number of orders that have been made to seize the assets of criminals involved in drug trafficking since the legislation was introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7083/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 1996

24 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Justice the number of orders that have been made to seize the assets of criminals involved in drug trafficking since the legislation was introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7083/96]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

24 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Justice the number of orders that have been made to seize the assets of criminals involved in drug trafficking since the legislation was introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7083/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 1996

24 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Justice the number of orders that have been made to seize the assets of criminals involved in drug trafficking since the legislation was introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7083/96]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

16 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Finance the proposals, if any, he has for the reform of the public service; if he intends to introduce incentive payments for public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5550/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1996

16 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Finance the proposals, if any, he has for the reform of the public service; if he intends to introduce incentive payments for public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5550/96]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

26 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any participation by officers of Customs and Excise in the landing of drugs at Castletownbere, County Cork, or in their subsequent seizure in November 1995; whether the drugs in question were imported into the State in accordance with official procedures; if they were liable to seizure by officers of Customs and Excise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5553/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 1996

26 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any participation by officers of Customs and Excise in the landing of drugs at Castletownbere, County Cork, or in their subsequent seizure in November 1995; whether the drugs in question were imported into the State in accordance with official procedures; if they were liable to seizure by officers of Customs and Excise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5553/96]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

7 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether it is wise to proceed with the implementation of the Price Waterhouse report concerning the Defences Forces in view of the current situation and possibly more serious situations in the future. [5156/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 1996

7 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence his views on whether it is wise to proceed with the implementation of the Price Waterhouse report concerning the Defences Forces in view of the current situation and possibly more serious situations in the future. [5156/96]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

29 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason for the delay in inviting tenders for the construction, ownership and operation of a proposed new peat fired electricity generating station; the exact site for the proposed location of this project in the east midlands region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4982/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 1996

29 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason for the delay in inviting tenders for the construction, ownership and operation of a proposed new peat fired electricity generating station; the exact site for the proposed location of this project in the east midlands region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4982/96]

Question· oralPQ 54asked

54 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the extent of lateral spread of bovine tuberculosis; the significance of the spread and research into the phenomenon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4695/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 February 1996

54 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the extent of lateral spread of bovine tuberculosis; the significance of the spread and research into the phenomenon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4695/96]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

10 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, in addition to the other problems regarding export refunds and losses from winter fattening of steers, his attention has been drawn to the fact that animals which have had to be legally retagged have been denied eligibility for slaughter premium, the total losses arising from denial of slaughter premium in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4694/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 February 1996

10 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, in addition to the other problems regarding export refunds and losses from winter fattening of steers, his attention has been drawn to the fact that animals which have had to be legally retagged have been denied eligibility for slaughter premium, the total losses arising from denial of slaughter premium in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4694/96]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

54 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the extent of lateral spread of bovine tuberculosis; the significance of the spread and research into the phenomenon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4695/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 February 1996

54 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the extent of lateral spread of bovine tuberculosis; the significance of the spread and research into the phenomenon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4695/96]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

30 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if he has received reports from Bord Fáilte regarding its discussion with the Royal Dublin Society on the development of a proposed national conference centre at the Ballsbridge site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4350/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 1996

30 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if he has received reports from Bord Fáilte regarding its discussion with the Royal Dublin Society on the development of a proposed national conference centre at the Ballsbridge site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4350/96]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider amending the principal legislation, the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, 1993 in order to allow lone parents in full-time education receive rent allowance through the supplementary welfare allowance scheme. [4115/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 1996

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will consider amending the principal legislation, the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, 1993 in order to allow lone parents in full-time education receive rent allowance through the supplementary welfare allowance scheme. [4115/96]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

20 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the threat to jobs in Irish export companies caused by the continuing weakness of sterling; the measures, if any, he proposes to take to alleviate this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1571/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 1996

20 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the threat to jobs in Irish export companies caused by the continuing weakness of sterling; the measures, if any, he proposes to take to alleviate this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1571/96]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

20 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the threat to jobs in Irish export companies caused by the continuing weakness of sterling; the measures, if any, he proposes to take to alleviate this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1571/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 1996

20 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the threat to jobs in Irish export companies caused by the continuing weakness of sterling; the measures, if any, he proposes to take to alleviate this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1571/96]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

29 Mr. Clohessy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the rejection by the Leader of the Official Unionist Party of the Irish Government's invitation to preparatory talks as set down in the twin track initiative. [18574/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 1996

29 Mr. Clohessy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the rejection by the Leader of the Official Unionist Party of the Irish Government's invitation to preparatory talks as set down in the twin track initiative. [18574/95]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the findings of the Efficiency Audit Report, with particular reference to the £13 million allocated towards retirement; the immediate effect, if any, this will have on the closure of military barracks throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2210/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1996

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the findings of the Efficiency Audit Report, with particular reference to the £13 million allocated towards retirement; the immediate effect, if any, this will have on the closure of military barracks throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2210/96]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

21 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number, purpose and salaries of persons recently appointed to positions in a new policy unit in his Department; whether these positions were advertised; if so, where they were advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1319/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 1996

21 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number, purpose and salaries of persons recently appointed to positions in a new policy unit in his Department; whether these positions were advertised; if so, where they were advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1319/96]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

21 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number, purpose and salaries of persons recently appointed to positions in a new policy unit in his Department; whether these positions were advertised; if so, where they were advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1319/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 January 1996

21 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number, purpose and salaries of persons recently appointed to positions in a new policy unit in his Department; whether these positions were advertised; if so, where they were advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1319/96]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education the plans, if any, she has to increase the levels of maintenance grants for third-level students in view of the fact that the current low rates do little to improve equality of access. [18777/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1995

27 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education the plans, if any, she has to increase the levels of maintenance grants for third-level students in view of the fact that the current low rates do little to improve equality of access. [18777/95]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

27 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education the plans, if any, she has to increase the levels of maintenance grants for third-level students in view of the fact that the current low rates do little to improve equality of access. [18777/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 1995

27 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education the plans, if any, she has to increase the levels of maintenance grants for third-level students in view of the fact that the current low rates do little to improve equality of access. [18777/95]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

7 Mr. Clohessy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise with the EU Council of Ministers the possibility of a boycott by the EU member states of Nigerian oil and other exports from that country to encourage a return to democratic civil government in Nigeria consequent on the much condemned execution of nine people in Nigeria recently. [18343/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 1995

7 Mr. Clohessy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise with the EU Council of Ministers the possibility of a boycott by the EU member states of Nigerian oil and other exports from that country to encourage a return to democratic civil government in Nigeria consequent on the much condemned execution of nine people in Nigeria recently. [18343/95]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

35 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if he intends to publish a redrafted divorce Bill; if so, if such a Bill will be influenced by the arguments put forward by the anti-divorce lobby; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18233/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 1995

35 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if he intends to publish a redrafted divorce Bill; if so, if such a Bill will be influenced by the arguments put forward by the anti-divorce lobby; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18233/95]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

35 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if he intends to publish a redrafted divorce Bill; if so, if such a Bill will be influenced by the arguments put forward by the anti-divorce lobby; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18233/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 1995

35 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if he intends to publish a redrafted divorce Bill; if so, if such a Bill will be influenced by the arguments put forward by the anti-divorce lobby; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18233/95]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Health when he plans to appoint the new board of Comhairle na nOspidéal which has been out of office for the past six months in order that posts which have been approved by his Department can be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18177/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1995

25 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Health when he plans to appoint the new board of Comhairle na nOspidéal which has been out of office for the past six months in order that posts which have been approved by his Department can be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18177/95]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

25 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Health when he plans to appoint the new board of Comhairle na nOspidéal which has been out of office for the past six months in order that posts which have been approved by his Department can be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18177/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1995

25 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Health when he plans to appoint the new board of Comhairle na nOspidéal which has been out of office for the past six months in order that posts which have been approved by his Department can be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18177/95]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence if his Department intends to act on the recommendations of the Price Waterhouse report with regard to the number of army barracks' indicated to be closed in the Southern Command; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17532/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 1995

3 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence if his Department intends to act on the recommendations of the Price Waterhouse report with regard to the number of army barracks' indicated to be closed in the Southern Command; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17532/95]

Question· oralPQ 38asked

38 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the measure of unemployment his Department uses in formulating policy for industrial development and employment creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17249/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1995

38 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the measure of unemployment his Department uses in formulating policy for industrial development and employment creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17249/95]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

38 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the measure of unemployment his Department uses in formulating policy for industrial development and employment creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17249/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1995

38 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the measure of unemployment his Department uses in formulating policy for industrial development and employment creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17249/95]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

14 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the plans, if any, he has to extend social welfare assistance under the back-to-work allowance scheme for a further 12 months to enable people to consolidate themselves in employment. [16779/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1995

14 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the plans, if any, he has to extend social welfare assistance under the back-to-work allowance scheme for a further 12 months to enable people to consolidate themselves in employment. [16779/95]

Question· oralPQ 75asked

75 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education if she intends to extend free fees to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; the plans, if any, she has to confer on the RCSI the same status as other third level institutes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16287/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 1995

75 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education if she intends to extend free fees to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; the plans, if any, she has to confer on the RCSI the same status as other third level institutes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16287/95]