87 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Justice the measures his Department are taking to protect tourists to this country from muggings and thefts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
87 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Justice the measures his Department are taking to protect tourists to this country from muggings and thefts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
18 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will make a statement on the sudden closure of a company (details supplied) in Waterford with the loss of 46 jobs.
218 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Health if he will outline (1) the progress which has been made with regard to the preparation of a patients' charter which was promised in the Programme for Economic and Social Progress, (2) the organisations or interest groups which have been consulted on the charter and (3) if a date has been set for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
218 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Health if he will outline (1) the progress which has been made with regard to the preparation of a patients' charter which was promised in the Programme for Economic and Social Progress, (2) the organisations or interest groups which have been consulted on the charter and (3) if a date has been set for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
15 Tomás MacGiolla asked the Minister for Defence if it is intended to appoint former NCOs who have been commissioned as officers as pilots in the Air Corps; the number expected to be appointed; if he has given any consideration to the appointment of NCOs as pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
51 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her views on the proposals for restructuring put forward by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
51 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline her views on the proposals for restructuring put forward by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
22 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education if he will make a statement on his plans for the apprentice education scheme with reference to (a) his Department's role, (b) length of apprenticeships and (c) the education component in apprenticeships.
33 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if, following the decision of a Swedish industrial group (details supplied) to pull out of a planned joint venture with Coillte Teoranta to build a £150 million pulp plant, he has any plans to encourage an alternative project in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
33 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy if, following the decision of a Swedish industrial group (details supplied) to pull out of a planned joint venture with Coillte Teoranta to build a £150 million pulp plant, he has any plans to encourage an alternative project in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
23 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Labour the progress which has been made with regard to the implementation of the commitment, given in the Programme for Economic and Social Progress, to improve the operation of the Employment Appeals Tribunal and to amend the Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
14 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Labour if he intends to publish the Review of the Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977 which has been completed by his Department; if he will outline the position in relation to the proposed amendments to the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
17 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been drawn to the stated intention of the Confederation of Irish Industry to develop a code of business ethics; and if he will consider the introduction of a statutory code; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
10 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he has considered (1) the proposed merger between four of the country's principal coal dealers and (2) whether the merger is permissible under monopolies regulations; if so, if he will outline the proportion of the market the new merged concern will have; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
2 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the recent discussions which he has had with employer organisations regarding the possible introduction of new employment and training schemes; if he will further outline (1) the way schemes will work, (2) the number of persons likely to be involved and (3) the cost, if any, to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
7 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline his views on the incorporation of projects for homeless people within the scope of future Structural Fund spending; the discussions, if any, which have been held with EC authorities on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
15 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for the Marine the number of regional fishery boards which have indicated to his Department that they are not prepared to nominate trustees to the new fishing co-operatives planned under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1991; if he will outline the implications of such a decision; when it is expected that the co-operatives will be established and operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
13 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has received an application for a subvention from a person (details supplied) on behalf of the Lough Swilly and Londonderry Bus Company; the total grants or fees paid to the bus company out of public funds since it was taken over by the person; if it is intended to approve the application for the subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
279 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a recent study showed that 24 per cent of primary schools offer a foreign language to pupils; and if he will outline his Department's plans with regard to foreign language teaching at primary level.
278 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education when he expects to receive and publish the unit cost study which has examined spending per student at the various levels of education.
279 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a recent study showed that 24 per cent of primary schools offer a foreign language to pupils; and if he will outline his Department's plans with regard to foreign language teaching at primary level.
278 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education when he expects to receive and publish the unit cost study which has examined spending per student at the various levels of education.
15 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline the progress made since 7 May 1991 in implementing the proposals contained in the Plan for Social Housing; the number of new local authority houses being constructed this year; whether local authorities have raised queries with him about the operation of the new housing policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
9 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for the Environment the progress which has been made to produce building regulations and building control regulations under the new Building Control Act, 1990.
15 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Social Welfare if it is intended to review, amend or repeal the social security conventions with the United Kingdom, given that many of the provisions (1) are either defunct or have been overtaken by EC regulations and (2) may, in some cases, be in breach of EC regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
12 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Labour if, in relation to the commitments given in the Programme for Economic and Social Progress, he will outline the special provisions which have been made for entry of groups such as (1) the disadvantaged, (2) the disabled, (3) mature entrants and (4) women into apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
27 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the anticipated level of job creation during the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
27 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will outline the anticipated level of job creation during the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
53 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the latest position regarding the proposals made by the EC Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. MacSharry, for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
53 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the latest position regarding the proposals made by the EC Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. MacSharry, for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
11 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline his Department's latest estimate of the anticipated level of economic growth for this year; the way this compares with the estimate given in the budget; if he will further outline the likely implications of the lower than expected growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
10 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider establishing formal structures to allow greater participation by voluntary relief and development organisations in decisions on (1) management of the Irish aid programme (2) allocation of funds (3) direction of the Irish bilateral programme and (4) in ongoing reviews and evaluations; whether he is considering agreeing a charter for voluntary non-governmental relief and development organisations with these organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
217 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the provision for sex education and AIDS education programmes in primary and post-primary schools.
186 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education the number of school days on which untrained personnel were employed as teachers in national schools for the months of March, April and May 1991, and for the corresponding periods in each of the three years from 1987 to 1990.
186 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education the number of school days on which untrained personnel were employed as teachers in national schools for the months of March, April and May 1991, and for the corresponding periods in each of the three years from 1987 to 1990.
10 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education if prior to the sale of the Carysfort buildings and part of the grounds (details supplied) in mid-1990, she, or any representative of her Department, had any discussions, meetings, or contacts with estate agents (details supplied) who acted on behalf of a company (details supplied); if, prior to the decision by UCD to purchase Carysfort, she, or any representative of her Department had any discussions, meetings or contact with the estate agents (details supplied); if she made any inquiries as to the availability of Carysfort prior to its purchase; if, in view of the fact that she dismissed the idea of purchasing Carysfort in May 1990, she will indicate the factors which caused her to change her mind by early December 1990; if she will outline any fees paid to estate agents from public funds arising from the Carysfort transaction; the reason the Higher Education Authority was not consulted or involved in the decision to purchase Carysfort; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
217 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the provision for sex education and AIDS education programmes in primary and post-primary schools.
67 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Justice when the five additional law centres announced by him in May 1991 will come into operation; if he will give a commitment to the continued expansion of the legal aid scheme during 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
67 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Justice when the five additional law centres announced by him in May 1991 will come into operation; if he will give a commitment to the continued expansion of the legal aid scheme during 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
27 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Social Welfare the plans there are for the improvement and modernisation of facilities at the Navan Road employment exchange, Dublin 7, in view of the appalling conditions that have to be endured by both staff and social welfare recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
27 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Social Welfare the plans there are for the improvement and modernisation of facilities at the Navan Road employment exchange, Dublin 7, in view of the appalling conditions that have to be endured by both staff and social welfare recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
46 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy the total amount paid to NCB in respect of services it provided in connection with the sale by the State of its 25 per cent shareholding in Tara Mines in 1989; if he will outline the manner in which it was determined to award this contract to the firm in question; if he has introduced any new procedures for the awarding of such contracts in view of suggestions by experts in the area that the fees paid to NCB were three times the going rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
46 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Energy the total amount paid to NCB in respect of services it provided in connection with the sale by the State of its 25 per cent shareholding in Tara Mines in 1989; if he will outline the manner in which it was determined to award this contract to the firm in question; if he has introduced any new procedures for the awarding of such contracts in view of suggestions by experts in the area that the fees paid to NCB were three times the going rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
7 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Labour the number of redundancies notified to his Department in the first six months of this year; the way this compares with the same period in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
27 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the implications for Irish agriculture of the MacSharry farm package; the steps being taken to protect smaller farmers from its impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
27 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the implications for Irish agriculture of the MacSharry farm package; the steps being taken to protect smaller farmers from its impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
11 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Finance if he will outlined the revenue expected to accrue to the Exchequer from next month's flotation of Irish Life; the purposes for which it is intended to use this money; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
10 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the position regarding the establishment by the EC of a special fund to compensate countries, such as Ireland and other peripheral countries, for entering into economic and monetary union; if his attention has been drawn to the comments made by the President of the EC Commission, Mr. Jacques Delors, that no such fund would be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
7 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline his position on the application by Dublin Port and Docks Board to reclaim land at the North Wall to facilitate roll-on roll-off developments there and if he will make a statement on the matter.