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Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: I am sure every fossil fuel available will be burned to produce millions of cards for the day. That is, however, a rather cynical analysis of the situation. The Bill has been introduced at an important time when oil prices are high and renewable energy technologies are being improved. Challenges with planning and infrastructure are being addressed by the Planning and Development (Strategic...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: All joking aside, Saudi Arabia experienced great wealth from oil but everyone is now saying we have reached peak oil point and it is now making its slow but inevitable exit from the energy market to be replaced by something else. If oil had not reached that point, however, there would still be a moral imperative to pursue renewable energy. We have been here before. The oil price crisis in the...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: We have no space there. There are places elsewhere where I would be happy to support a nuclear reactor. However, I am only joking. On a visit to the Netherlands recently, a Dutch politician explained to me that 17% of the electricity in the grid in Amsterdam is a by-product of incineration. Amsterdam city council is run partially by the Dutch Green Party and the Dutch Labour Party. We might...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: I have always said the Labour Party is Fianna Fáil in disguise, a rump that never evolved in the same way as the rest of us.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: That is a philosophical question that might not be appropriate to today's debate. Local authorities can play a role in this. Earlier this year we were the first country to auction carbon emissions and greenhouse gas allowances. Businesses were able to pay off their obligations. All small and medium size businesses should be told that if they make strides in terms of adopting renewable energy,...

Written Answers — Hepatitis C Scheme: Hepatitis C Scheme (23 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that a meeting scheduled for 11 May 2006 with a group (details supplied) will be re-arranged at the earliest convenience in order to resolve the implementation of an insurance scheme for persons who contracted hepatitis C from contaminated blood products. [19077/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce legislation or regulations to control vehicle modification and his views on whether such changes impact on the validity of an NCT certificate. [19322/06]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (25 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works have had discussions in relation to the disposal or use of the former Shanganagh Prison with other State bodies or developers; and the covenants as are attached to its use. [20168/06]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (25 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for Shanganagh Prison and the associated lands. [20172/06]

Written Answers — Education Provision: Education Provision (25 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the provision of a new or relocated secondary or primary school in the area of Shankill, County Dublin; and if she will assess the viability of using the former Shanganagh Prison building and lands as a school. [20165/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans for the relocation of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 18 to a larger site or for the replacement of prefabricated buildings on the current site. [20166/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) a human rights worker detained for the past 12 months by the Israeli military without being charged; and if he will investigate the circumstances of their detention. [20897/06]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (31 May 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport if discussions have taken place in relation to allowing motorcycles use bus lanes here; and if so, if there are plans to allow same. [21212/06]

Written Answers — Insurance Costs: Insurance Costs (7 Jun 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to plans to have the cost of motorcycle insurance here reduced; and if not, the reason for same. [21601/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Jun 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to change pension legislation affecting entitlement for separated and divorced persons who have been dependent on their spouses' pensions while married and face a future without full pension entitlement now that they are no longer with their spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21600/06]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (7 Jun 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if capitation grants to primary schools will be increased to reflect the recent increase in energy prices. [21592/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (7 Jun 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high pupil/teacher ratio in a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and her plans to alleviate same. [21593/06]

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (13 Jun 2006)

Barry Andrews: I support the Government's amendment. My first observation relates to the manner in which the circumstances of recent days emerged among the public. According to what I have read, a cleaner was on board the plane and was busy performing his or her duties, may have seen an individual who was a prisoner and may have reported it to an authority who then brought it to the attention of the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Jun 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a fee of €100 is being levied for Garda national immigration bureau cards in view of the fact that previously these cards were issued free of charge and in view of the fact that passports cost €75. [22679/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Jun 2006)

Barry Andrews: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the stage the building project for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin has achieved; and the timetable for completion of same. [23745/06]