50 Mr. Molloy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps, if any, taken in implementing the EU Foreign Ministers' decision of 20 November 1995, regarding sanctions on Nigeria.
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21 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the average cost per redundancy in relation to the Cost and Competitiveness Review in the ESB; the total cost of the Cost and Competitiveness Review package; the total estimated annual savings accruing to the ESB; the justification for the proposed increases in electricity prices given that the ESB will benefit from such cost savings in the years ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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21 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the average cost per redundancy in relation to the Cost and Competitiveness Review in the ESB; the total cost of the Cost and Competitiveness Review package; the total estimated annual savings accruing to the ESB; the justification for the proposed increases in electricity prices given that the ESB will benefit from such cost savings in the years ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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16 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the extent to which new developments have been initiated arising directly from the special tax concessions extended to certain traditional seaside resorts in the Finance Act, 1995; if he will give specific details in respect of each named resort; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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20 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade his views on the deficiencies in the current air access arrangements to Galway airport, in particular the lack of direct flights from the United Kingdom and other European destinations and the negative effect this is having on tourism; if his Department has consulted with the Department of Transport, Energy and Communications on the matter; and the steps, if any, being taken to improve the situation.
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9 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Justice the security measures employed from the time of seizure of illegal drugs to the time of their disposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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24 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht if any date has been set for the commencement of transmission of Teilifís na Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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D'fhiafraigh Mr. Molloy den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta cé mhéad airgid a cuireadh ar fáil sa mhéastachán i mbliana le haghaidh Théilifís na Gaeilge; cé mhéad den airgead sin atá caite go dtí seo; cad air a bhfuil sé caite; an gcuirfidh sé in iúl an obair atá déanta leis an airgead sin; agus an bhféadfadh sé a chur in iúl cén uair a bheidh an obair ar fad críochnaithe agus an tseirbhís ar fáil don phobal.
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88 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason the second GSM mobile phone licence was awarded to ESAT Digifone; and the reason each of the other applicants were rejected.
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87 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if the tariffs proposed by ESAT represent the lowest tariffs of all the bidders for the second GSM mobile phone licence.
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86 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the basis for the Government's decision to assess the licence fee for the second GSM mobile licence at a level of £15 million.
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85 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if article 3 of his Department's GSM competition licence documents were complied with in the awarding of the licence; and the identity and ultimate beneficial ownership of the institution investors who will own 20 per cent of the successful bidding company.
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84 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he took account of the overriding conditions on technical and financial capability outlined in paragraph 9 of the Bid Document for the second GSM mobile phone licence in addition to the criteria evaluated by the consultants at paragraph 19 of the document.
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88 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the reason the second GSM mobile phone licence was awarded to ESAT Digifone; and the reason each of the other applicants were rejected.
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87 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if the tariffs proposed by ESAT represent the lowest tariffs of all the bidders for the second GSM mobile phone licence.
[17526/95]
86 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the basis for the Government's decision to assess the licence fee for the second GSM mobile licence at a level of £15 million.
[17525/95]
85 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if article 3 of his Department's GSM competition licence documents were complied with in the awarding of the licence; and the identity and ultimate beneficial ownership of the institution investors who will own 20 per cent of the successful bidding company.
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84 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he took account of the overriding conditions on technical and financial capability outlined in paragraph 9 of the Bid Document for the second GSM mobile phone licence in addition to the criteria evaluated by the consultants at paragraph 19 of the document.
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5 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if, in view of the need for openness and transparency in the award of public tenders, he will outline the reason the second GSM mobile phone licence was awarded to ESAT Digifone.
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16 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the lack of growth in tourism in the west of Ireland in comparison with the remainder of the country; the steps, if any, he proposes to take to rectify the imbalance; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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28 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to obtain EU aid to finance Naval fishery protection and anti-drug surveillance around the coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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28 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to obtain EU aid to finance Naval fishery protection and anti-drug surveillance around the coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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3 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the changes, if any, he has implemented in the guidelines to semi-State companies on the procedures to be followed when procuring goods and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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34 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposals, if any, he has to produce an effective TB eradication scheme; if he intends to privatise this scheme; if he will consult the veterinary profession on the future of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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30 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the reason for the delay in enforcing ring-fencing of milk quotas in the disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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30 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the reason for the delay in enforcing ring-fencing of milk quotas in the disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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34 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposals, if any, he has to produce an effective TB eradication scheme; if he intends to privatise this scheme; if he will consult the veterinary profession on the future of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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49 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if the response to the seaside resort tax designation scheme announced in the 1995 budget has been satisfactory; if there have been many requests for extensions of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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11 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of spouses or parents currently making contributions to the Pension Services Office in Sligo in respect of their liability to maintain their families; and the number of cases in which his Department has taken spouses to court for maintenance.
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50 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Justice the full cost to the State of the construction of a prison in Castlerea, County Roscommon, which project was postponed; the ongoing costs accumulating in view of this cancelled project; the proposals, if any, she has regarding the abandoned construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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34 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Justice the Government's intentions in relation to the provision of extra prison spaces in view of the recent postponement of the Castlerea project and in view of an anticipated rise in the number of people who will be committed to prison this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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50 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Justice the full cost to the State of the construction of a prison in Castlerea, County Roscommon, which project was postponed; the ongoing costs accumulating in view of this cancelled project; the proposals, if any, she has regarding the abandoned construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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34 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Justice the Government's intentions in relation to the provision of extra prison spaces in view of the recent postponement of the Castlerea project and in view of an anticipated rise in the number of people who will be committed to prison this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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1 Mr. Molloy asked the Taoiseach the date the inter-departmental Committee on Island Development was established; the names of the current members of the committee and the organisations they represent; the reason for the delay in finalising the report; if he will give an estimate of the date on which the report will be published; whether it will be immediately made available to members of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Education when the programme on relationships and sexuality education will be fully introduced in schools; the consultations, if any, that have taken place in relation to the programme; and the funding already utilised for the programme.
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24 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for the Marine the total amount paid to crew members under the emergency aid scheme introduced in April 1994, to deal with the hardship and losses arising from prolonged bad weather during the previous winter; the average payment; the total amount paid to boat owners; and the average payment for the most recent date for which figures are available.
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24 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for the Marine the total amount paid to crew members under the emergency aid scheme introduced in April 1994, to deal with the hardship and losses arising from prolonged bad weather during the previous winter; the average payment; the total amount paid to boat owners; and the average payment for the most recent date for which figures are available.
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6 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the steps, if any, being taken to comply with EU competition proposals in the transport, energy and communications industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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19 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform the views, if any, he has on whether it would be appropriate to draft anti-discrimination legislation dealing with people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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15 Mr. Molloy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps, if any, the Government proposes to take within the European Union to ensure the security of the so-called safe areas in Bosnia which have been frequently attacked, resulting in loss of life and numerous injuries to civilians.
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13 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications his reason for removing Dermot O'Leary from the Board of CIE; the severance or other special payments that have been offered or agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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47 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposals, if any, he has to ensure that adequate shipping capacity is available for exporters of live animals in order that customers can be assured continuity of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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35 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the present position regarding the rural environmental protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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35 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the present position regarding the rural environmental protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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47 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposals, if any, he has to ensure that adequate shipping capacity is available for exporters of live animals in order that customers can be assured continuity of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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3 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the views, if any, he has on deficiencies in the present air access arrangement from North America, in particular the lack of direct flights from the south-east, south-west and west coast of the United States and the negative effect this is having on Irish tourism; if his Department has consulted with the Department of Transport, Energy and Communications on the matter; and if he will give details of steps being taken to improve the situation.
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83 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the delay in granting approval to the request from Galway Corporation in connection with the purchase of two dwelling houses to accommodate young autistic adults in the Galway Corporation area.
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83 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the delay in granting approval to the request from Galway Corporation in connection with the purchase of two dwelling houses to accommodate young autistic adults in the Galway Corporation area.
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