asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 18 April (WA 88), who was involved in the organisational review steering group that approved a scoring mechanism for tenders from consultants; and whether they will place a copy of the mechanism in the Library of the House.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 18 April (WA 88), who was involved in the organisational review steering group that approved a scoring mechanism for tenders from consultants; and whether they will place a copy of the mechanism in the Library of the House.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 22 March (WA 228) concerning Waterways Ireland, how many consultants were considered for a review of the structures; how the successful consultancy was awarded; and what was the cost.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 22 March (WA 228) concerning Waterways Ireland, how many consultants were considered for a review of the structures; how the successful consultancy was awarded; and what was the cost.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have any proposals to reorganise the structure of Waterways Ireland; if so, on what basis; by whom such proposals have been made; when they were proposed; and after what consultation.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have any proposals to reorganise the structure of Waterways Ireland; if so, on what basis; by whom such proposals have been made; when they were proposed; and after what consultation.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the outcome of the investigation into the alleged bullying of a senior member of staff by the chief executive of Waterways Ireland; and what action the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure has taken as a consequence.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the outcome of the investigation into the alleged bullying of a senior member of staff by the chief executive of Waterways Ireland; and what action the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure has taken as a consequence.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure supported the appointment of the current director of corporate communications in Waterways Ireland.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure supported the appointment of the current director of corporate communications in Waterways Ireland.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What proposals Waterways Ireland have as capital projects this year; and when each will be completed.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What proposals Waterways Ireland have as capital projects this year; and when each will be completed.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 9 October (WA 123), whether the appointment of the director of marketing and communications at Waterways Ireland in April 2002 involved a promotion; and, if so, whether this is permissible under the enabling legislation.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 9 October (WA 123), whether the appointment of the director of marketing and communications at Waterways Ireland in April 2002 involved a promotion; and, if so, whether this is permissible under the enabling legislation.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 12th July (WA 134), under what employment regulations the director of marketing and communications of Waterways Ireland was appointed; and whether those regulations would allow this appointment to be made on the basis of a promotion.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 12th July (WA 134), under what employment regulations the director of marketing and communications of Waterways Ireland was appointed; and whether those regulations would allow this appointment to be made on the basis of a promotion.

At what level the director of marketing and communications was designated and transferred from the Civil Service to Waterways Ireland in March 2002; and what is his current salary.

At what level the director of marketing and communications was designated and transferred from the Civil Service to Waterways Ireland in March 2002; and what is his current salary.

Whether Waterways Ireland will be included in the discussions and negotiations on restoring devolution to Northern Ireland due to take place over the coming months.

Whether Waterways Ireland will be included in the discussions and negotiations on restoring devolution to Northern Ireland due to take place over the coming months.

What type and amount of legal costs have been incurred to date as a result of tribunal claims, legal action and complaints against Waterways Ireland since the body was established.

What type and amount of legal costs have been incurred to date as a result of tribunal claims, legal action and complaints against Waterways Ireland since the body was established.

What was the total cost of the investigation into Waterways Ireland; and what amount and what percentage contribution were made by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland.

What was the total cost of the investigation into Waterways Ireland; and what amount and what percentage contribution were made by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland.

How many staff are currently employed in Waterways Ireland, both permanent full time and temporary part time in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

How many staff are currently employed in Waterways Ireland, both permanent full time and temporary part time in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

To what extent Waterways Ireland is publicly accountable; and who is responsible for ensuring its public accountability.

To what extent Waterways Ireland is publicly accountable; and who is responsible for ensuring its public accountability.