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Question· writtenPQ 142asked

189 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the reason the State maintains an insurance sector solvency threshold far in excess of that required by the European Union; if this threshold applies to all insurance companies performing in the Irish market, both indigenous and foreign-based; if not, the names of the companies to which it applies; his plans to bring the Irish requirement into line with that of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20407/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2010

189 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the reason the State maintains an insurance sector solvency threshold far in excess of that required by the European Union; if this threshold applies to all insurance companies performing in the Irish market, both indigenous and foreign-based; if not, the names of the companies to which it applies; his plans to bring the Irish requirement into line with that of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20407/10]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

169 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the reason the required solvency reserves for health insurers in the market here is higher than the required solvency reserves for health insurers elsewhere in European Union market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20027/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2010

169 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the reason the required solvency reserves for health insurers in the market here is higher than the required solvency reserves for health insurers elsewhere in European Union market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20027/10]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

73 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding the phasing out of incandescent light bulbs in co-operation with the European Union; the bulbs that have been banned to date and the wattages that are due to be prohibited in the medium and long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15958/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2010

73 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding the phasing out of incandescent light bulbs in co-operation with the European Union; the bulbs that have been banned to date and the wattages that are due to be prohibited in the medium and long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15958/10]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

396 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that she was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings she attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in her place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19123/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

396 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that she was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings she attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in her place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19123/10]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

347 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19119/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

347 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19119/10]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

328 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

328 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/10]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

317 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19125/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

317 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19125/10]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

305 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to reverse the derogation it currently has from the European Union in relation to domestic water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18765/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

305 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to reverse the derogation it currently has from the European Union in relation to domestic water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18765/10]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

295 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19122/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

295 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19122/10]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

288 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19130/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

288 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19130/10]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

243 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19121/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

243 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19121/10]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

240 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that she was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings she attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in her place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19133/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

240 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that she was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings she attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in her place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19133/10]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

236 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Council of the European Union meetings he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19127/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

236 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Council of the European Union meetings he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19127/10]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

229 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19129/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

229 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19129/10]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

206 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19132/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

206 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19132/10]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

182 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that she was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings she attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in her place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19128/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

182 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that she was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings she attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in her place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19128/10]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

121 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19126/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

121 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19126/10]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

105 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19124/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

105 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19124/10]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

88 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Taoiseach the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19131/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2010

88 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Taoiseach the number of Council of the European Union’s meetings that he was entitled to attend in the past three years; the number of Council meetings he attended; the number of same that were attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19131/10]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

41 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his recent meetings with European Union Transport Ministers; if plans were drawn up to establish a central air navigation system for Europe or a wider Functional Airspace Block; the way this new agency will function; when it will be operational; the further way it will interact with the Irish Aviation Authority and the Commission of Aviation Regulation; if he has satisfied himself with the new three-tier guidelines for aircraft flying through areas with volcanic ash; if regulatory authorities had been requesting, for at least three years, a review of ash levels through which airplanes can fly; the cost to Irish airlines and businesses of the recent disruption to air travel due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption; the suggestions he has made to the EU on a support package for airlines in crisis due to the volcanic eruption; if he has further satisfied himself with the level of protection afforded to air passengers under EU law during the aviation closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18068/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 May 2010

41 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his recent meetings with European Union Transport Ministers; if plans were drawn up to establish a central air navigation system for Europe or a wider Functional Airspace Block; the way this new agency will function; when it will be operational; the further way it will interact with the Irish Aviation Authority and the Commission of Aviation Regulation; if he has satisfied himself with the new three-tier guidelines for aircraft flying through areas with volcanic ash; if regulatory authorities had been requesting, for at least three years, a review of ash levels through which airplanes can fly; the cost to Irish airlines and businesses of the recent disruption to air travel due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption; the suggestions he has made to the EU on a support package for airlines in crisis due to the volcanic eruption; if he has further satisfied himself with the level of protection afforded to air passengers under EU law during the aviation closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18068/10]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

246 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which he has studied the decrease in fish stocks throughout Europe and the reason that has been attributed to same; if over-fishing is likely to be controlled in an even handed way throughout the European Union; the degree to which he has put forward proposals to this effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17308/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2010

246 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which he has studied the decrease in fish stocks throughout Europe and the reason that has been attributed to same; if over-fishing is likely to be controlled in an even handed way throughout the European Union; the degree to which he has put forward proposals to this effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17308/10]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

242 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in the context of the review of the Common Fisheries Policy, the full extent of fishing and over-fishing that has taken place throughout the European Union by EU or other fishing fleets; the degree to which over-fishing has occurred and by whom; the action proposed or likely to combat this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17307/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2010

242 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in the context of the review of the Common Fisheries Policy, the full extent of fishing and over-fishing that has taken place throughout the European Union by EU or other fishing fleets; the degree to which over-fishing has occurred and by whom; the action proposed or likely to combat this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17307/10]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

239 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the full extent of fish and fish product exports from the European Union on a country basis; the extent of imports throughout the Union, if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17306/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2010

239 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the full extent of fish and fish product exports from the European Union on a country basis; the extent of imports throughout the Union, if known; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17306/10]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

238 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which food labelling in respect of beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry, dairy products and by-products available here and throughout the European Union accurately reflect the country of origin and compliance with EU regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17297/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2010

238 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which food labelling in respect of beef, lamb, pigmeat, poultry, dairy products and by-products available here and throughout the European Union accurately reflect the country of origin and compliance with EU regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17297/10]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

27 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to transpose the European Union Public Participation Directive to give rights to the public to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15965/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 2010

27 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to transpose the European Union Public Participation Directive to give rights to the public to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15965/10]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in regard to Ireland’s failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages of these cases; if fines are pending in regard to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15960/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 2010

7 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in regard to Ireland’s failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages of these cases; if fines are pending in regard to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15960/10]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

82 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Defence if he is liasing with the United Nations and or the European Union to enable participation at battalion level in peace support missions; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of such missions for the maintenance and development of the Defence Forces and its experience and skillsets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15698/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2010

82 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Defence if he is liasing with the United Nations and or the European Union to enable participation at battalion level in peace support missions; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of such missions for the maintenance and development of the Defence Forces and its experience and skillsets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15698/10]

Question· writtenPQ 682asked

730 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action he will take to review the current application by his Department of habitual residency clause with particular reference to the need to eliminate hardship caused by delays for people who already have an entitlement under domestic and European Union legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15836/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2010

730 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action he will take to review the current application by his Department of habitual residency clause with particular reference to the need to eliminate hardship caused by delays for people who already have an entitlement under domestic and European Union legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15836/10]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

77 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will indicate the specific proposals he has made to the European Union as it finalises its position for the September UN high level conference on the review of the millennium development goals. [13332/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2010

77 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will indicate the specific proposals he has made to the European Union as it finalises its position for the September UN high level conference on the review of the millennium development goals. [13332/10]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

114 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the hotline for missing children which is already in use in 11 European Union member states; if she will provide funding to subsidise this service to facilitate its operability here which, at present, is prohibitive to non-Governmental organisations and charitable organisations and which number could prove invaluable in co-ordinating cross-border investigations in attempting to locate missing children from State care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13215/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2010

114 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the hotline for missing children which is already in use in 11 European Union member states; if she will provide funding to subsidise this service to facilitate its operability here which, at present, is prohibitive to non-Governmental organisations and charitable organisations and which number could prove invaluable in co-ordinating cross-border investigations in attempting to locate missing children from State care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13215/10]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in view of the overhaul of the EU sugar regime, the amount of money which was sanctioned by the European Union to upskill and retrain workers in the Mallow and Carlow areas; the funding that was made available; if that fund was drawn down from the EU; the way in which that fund has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12039/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2010

15 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in view of the overhaul of the EU sugar regime, the amount of money which was sanctioned by the European Union to upskill and retrain workers in the Mallow and Carlow areas; the funding that was made available; if that fund was drawn down from the EU; the way in which that fund has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12039/10]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

154 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which flood relief, flood prevention and flood damage cost have been calculated with a view to seeking assistance from the European Union with particular reference to addressing the problems arising from rain damage in November 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11876/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2010

154 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which flood relief, flood prevention and flood damage cost have been calculated with a view to seeking assistance from the European Union with particular reference to addressing the problems arising from rain damage in November 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11876/10]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

421 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has replied to a request from Cork County Council, on behalf of the South West Regional Authority, seeking authorisation for that authority to employ two extra staff as part of a project fully funded by the European Union; if the request has not yet been replied to when he will reply; if he will confirm that failure to employ these two extra staff will result in the Authority losing €500,000 in EU funding; the reason behind his decision to authorise this request or not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10273/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

421 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has replied to a request from Cork County Council, on behalf of the South West Regional Authority, seeking authorisation for that authority to employ two extra staff as part of a project fully funded by the European Union; if the request has not yet been replied to when he will reply; if he will confirm that failure to employ these two extra staff will result in the Authority losing €500,000 in EU funding; the reason behind his decision to authorise this request or not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10273/10]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

420 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he received a request from Cork County Council, on behalf of the South West Regional Authority, seeking authorisation for that authority to employ two extra staff as part of a project fully funded by the European Union; if his attention was drawn to the fact that this was an urgent request and that a delay in responding to it may result in the South West Regional Authority losing the EU funding for the project; when this request was acted upon; the reason there was a delay in replying to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10272/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

420 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he received a request from Cork County Council, on behalf of the South West Regional Authority, seeking authorisation for that authority to employ two extra staff as part of a project fully funded by the European Union; if his attention was drawn to the fact that this was an urgent request and that a delay in responding to it may result in the South West Regional Authority losing the EU funding for the project; when this request was acted upon; the reason there was a delay in replying to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10272/10]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

311 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the stage of the association agreement between the European Union and Syria; the reason there has been a delay in signing an agreement; and if account has been taken of the fact that the EU is Syria’s biggest trading partner and that only Syria and Libya of the Mediterranean countries do not have an association agreement with the European Union. [10366/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

311 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the stage of the association agreement between the European Union and Syria; the reason there has been a delay in signing an agreement; and if account has been taken of the fact that the EU is Syria’s biggest trading partner and that only Syria and Libya of the Mediterranean countries do not have an association agreement with the European Union. [10366/10]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

259 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current procedure if a serving British Metropolitan or other British police service officers wishes to join An Garda Síochána; if there are adequate protocols in place to allow this and due recognition to the training and service of such officers; his views on making such transfers easier as occurs between other jurisdictions within the European Union. [9898/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

259 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current procedure if a serving British Metropolitan or other British police service officers wishes to join An Garda Síochána; if there are adequate protocols in place to allow this and due recognition to the training and service of such officers; his views on making such transfers easier as occurs between other jurisdictions within the European Union. [9898/10]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

258 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current procedure if a serving PSNI officer wishes to join An Garda Síochána; if there is adequate protocols in place to allow this and due recognition to the training and service of such officers; his views on making such transfers easier as occurs between other jurisdictions within the European Union. [9897/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

258 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current procedure if a serving PSNI officer wishes to join An Garda Síochána; if there is adequate protocols in place to allow this and due recognition to the training and service of such officers; his views on making such transfers easier as occurs between other jurisdictions within the European Union. [9897/10]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

257 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions that have taken place within the European Union regarding serving police officers to join neighbouring police services in an easy manner; and the stage the discussions have reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9896/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

257 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions that have taken place within the European Union regarding serving police officers to join neighbouring police services in an easy manner; and the stage the discussions have reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9896/10]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

168 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Finance if he has replied to a request from Cork County Council on behalf of the South West Regional Authority seeking authorisation for that authority to employ two extra staff as part of a project fully funded by the European Union; if the request has not yet been replied to when he will reply; if he will confirm that failure to employ these two extra staff will result in the Authority losing €500,000 in EU funding; the reason behind his decision to authorise this request or not. [10274/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

168 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Finance if he has replied to a request from Cork County Council on behalf of the South West Regional Authority seeking authorisation for that authority to employ two extra staff as part of a project fully funded by the European Union; if the request has not yet been replied to when he will reply; if he will confirm that failure to employ these two extra staff will result in the Authority losing €500,000 in EU funding; the reason behind his decision to authorise this request or not. [10274/10]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

152 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Finance when he will introduce the necessary legislation for the European Union’s flood directive which comes into effect in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9892/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

152 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Finance when he will introduce the necessary legislation for the European Union’s flood directive which comes into effect in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9892/10]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

98 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if comparisons have been made between the telecommunications services available here and those available in other EU member states with particular reference to the quality and reliability of all such technology, wire and wireless and or satellite; if the costs in this country are competitive; if the customer receives a service equal in every way to that available in other EU member states; if the quality of mobile phone services has kept pace with such services throughout the European Union in terms of overall coverage, quality, reliability and costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10155/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2010

98 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if comparisons have been made between the telecommunications services available here and those available in other EU member states with particular reference to the quality and reliability of all such technology, wire and wireless and or satellite; if the costs in this country are competitive; if the customer receives a service equal in every way to that available in other EU member states; if the quality of mobile phone services has kept pace with such services throughout the European Union in terms of overall coverage, quality, reliability and costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10155/10]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

153 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the additional sanctions that are being considered by the European Union against Iran; and the existing sanctions and the effect same has been or will be on Ireland and Irish relations with Iran in the future. [9410/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

153 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the additional sanctions that are being considered by the European Union against Iran; and the existing sanctions and the effect same has been or will be on Ireland and Irish relations with Iran in the future. [9410/10]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

66 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of women in the Defence Forces as of today in view of the forthcoming anniversary of the implementation of the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1979, which enabled women to join the Defence Forces; the percentage proportions of women in the Defence Forces in 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010; the equivalent proportions among equivalently sized armies in the European Union; if he is satisfied with the number of women in the Defence Forces; his plans to increase the proportion of women joining the Defence Forces; if he is further satisfied that all necessary changes have been made to ensure the Defence Forces provides a supportive environment for all Defence Forces members irrespective of gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2010

66 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the number of women in the Defence Forces as of today in view of the forthcoming anniversary of the implementation of the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1979, which enabled women to join the Defence Forces; the percentage proportions of women in the Defence Forces in 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010; the equivalent proportions among equivalently sized armies in the European Union; if he is satisfied with the number of women in the Defence Forces; his plans to increase the proportion of women joining the Defence Forces; if he is further satisfied that all necessary changes have been made to ensure the Defence Forces provides a supportive environment for all Defence Forces members irrespective of gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/10]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

450 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the European Union document (details supplied) in the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources; the way he plans to conduct a national renewable energy action plan; his plans to conduct a national renewable energy action plan; his further plans to consult with individuals, local and regional authorities in advance of the preparation of a plan in accordance with Article 23 of the directive and in particular with communities in areas in which the quality of the renewable resource is exceptional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8700/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 February 2010

450 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the European Union document (details supplied) in the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources; the way he plans to conduct a national renewable energy action plan; his plans to conduct a national renewable energy action plan; his further plans to consult with individuals, local and regional authorities in advance of the preparation of a plan in accordance with Article 23 of the directive and in particular with communities in areas in which the quality of the renewable resource is exceptional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8700/10]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

581 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if there is funding available from the European Union for an Irish student attending private college in England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7951/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

581 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if there is funding available from the European Union for an Irish student attending private college in England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7951/10]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

359 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the European Union enlargement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7831/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

359 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the European Union enlargement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7831/10]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

356 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made to date on a European wide level towards fulfilling the premise of the Framework Agreement between the European Union and the USA on the reception of former Guantanamo Bay detainees, 45 of whom have been cleared for release but who remain incarcerated due to the fact that no host country has come forward. [7730/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

356 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made to date on a European wide level towards fulfilling the premise of the Framework Agreement between the European Union and the USA on the reception of former Guantanamo Bay detainees, 45 of whom have been cleared for release but who remain incarcerated due to the fact that no host country has come forward. [7730/10]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

143 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the position regarding the staffing of such diplomatic posts representing the European Union which will arise as a result of the Lisbon treaty; the arrangements for the filling of these, and the expected Irish involvement. [7168/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

143 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the position regarding the staffing of such diplomatic posts representing the European Union which will arise as a result of the Lisbon treaty; the arrangements for the filling of these, and the expected Irish involvement. [7168/10]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

114 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he is introducing, in addition to the citizens initiative, to make the European Union more accessible and relevant for persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7302/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

114 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he is introducing, in addition to the citizens initiative, to make the European Union more accessible and relevant for persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7302/10]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

77 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed with his EU colleagues the degree to which a satisfactory and effective emergency response took place in relation to the Haiti disaster, if the precise procedures to be followed by the European Union in response to such disasters in the future if required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7231/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2010

77 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed with his EU colleagues the degree to which a satisfactory and effective emergency response took place in relation to the Haiti disaster, if the precise procedures to be followed by the European Union in response to such disasters in the future if required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7231/10]

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