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Private Rented Accommodation (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: On a point of order, that is a registration system, not a licensing one. They are two different matters.

Private Rented Accommodation (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: At the risk of being out of order——

Private Rented Accommodation (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: ——and with respect to the Minister of State, he is either being evasive or he does not understand his brief. The point is that one system is registration and the other is licensing. When the PRTB was established, it deliberately avoided the licensing system. A licensing system manager may not be a role for the board but does the Minister of State intend to introduce such a system? If...

Private Rented Accommodation (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: The Minister of State should stop being a public relations man and give an answer.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 25, to delete "inserted" and substitute "as substituted". These amendments are to tidy up some contextual interpretation of what is happening, replacing the word "inserted" with "as substituted" as a substitution is taking place. I am keen to be informed by the Minister of State what approach his Department is taking on these amendments. Will they be...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: I may press the amendment. I take on board the Minister of State's response but the legal advice I have received tells me these amendments are accurate. I accept this has been through a lengthy drafting process and would consider withdrawing the amendment this evening if it was agreed to look at the issue on the next Stage so it can be debated and examined further.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: If the issue can be raised again on a later Stage.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, and 6 are all the same, with the words "as substituted" inserted. If the Minister of State has legal advice, I would be prepared to withdraw the amendments this evening. I would prefer to argue the more substantive point in amendment No. 5.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: This comes back to the position this morning, when the Taoiseach said he wanted to fast-track this Bill. I would like to have seen the legal advice the Minister of State has but because of the processing of the Bill that is not possible. There is a deadline for the Bill this evening. I will not hold up the business of the House over one word but it is an unfortunate precedent, as was...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 5: In page 6, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following subsection: "(4) Regulations made in whole or in part under section 12 of the Roads Act 1920 which relate to matters other than those referred to in subsection (3) and are in force immediately before or upon the coming into operation of the Local Government (Roads Functions) Act 2007, continue in force and may...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: If the Minister of State understands my intention he will agree this is an omission and the amendment would clarify it. If it clarifies the matter and the Minister of State takes on board the need for clarification, we are in a catch 22 situation. If the amendment does not create harm, why leave it out when difficulties could arise if we do not include it? If the Minister of State can...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Unfortunately, the explanation provided by the Minister of State in this regard is less than satisfactory. Assurances differ from evidence and I wish to allow this amendment to stand. While I have withdrawn the others, this amendment should be put to the House.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 6: In page 6, line 27, to delete "inserted" and substitute "as substituted". I will be in a position to withdraw this amendment and amendment No. 7 in order to move the Order of Business on. The Minister can see that the intention of amendment No. 7 is to rename the citation of the relevant Acts. It encompasses the broader aspects of the Bill. What is the Department's...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 7: In page 6, between lines 43 and 44, to insert the following subsection: "(2) The Roads Act 1920, the Roads Acts 1993 to 2001 and section 2(3) may be cited together as the Roads Acts 1920 to 2007.". I ask the Minister for an explanation of the point I mentioned earlier.

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on an issue that is of increasing concern. I also acknowledge the contacts and correspondence that I have received from community child care groups from throughout the southern region. The proposed restructuring of the community child care provision will result in a radical change of the existing scheme. An independent...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 64: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will initiate a new motor tax compliance survey as the last survey in 2001 indicated an uncollected tax amount of €25 million; when vehicles imported by non-Irish nationals working here become liable for motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28677/07]

Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 94: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to review local authority electoral area boundaries in advance of the next local elections particularly having regard to the significant population changes experienced in many areas since the boundaries were last reviewed in 1998 and the need for certainty in regard to the areas, with elections...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that children diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes who are denied comprehensive treatment at Cork University Hospital due to the recruitment embargo must await the outcome of the 2008 Estimates process to establish if improvement in service is planned; and if she will make a statement...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: With regard to the local government Bill and as outlined in the programme for Government, a commitment was made that a Green Paper on local government would be brought before the House within six months of the parties going into Government. That six months ends in mid-December. Can the Tánaiste indicate if that Green Paper will come before the House for debate before the Christmas recess?

Telecommunications Services. (15 Nov 2007)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the legal action threatened by Eircom over the Government development of MANs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28970/07]