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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the closure of 25 branches with a loss of more than 150 jobs by National Irish Bank and the consequent undermining of banking services for tens of thousands of customers across the country, particularly in counties Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan, Donegal and Longford; and the crippling...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss a matter of national importance: the provision of flood defences following the recent flooding in north Shannon, Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle and Leitrim village.

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the opportunities for employment that are available for persons with disabilities within the public sector. [45066/09]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the procedures in place for the removal of sewage from cruisers on the Shannon navigation; and the locations of same. [45185/09]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the Owengar habitat is virtually destroyed in the natural heritage area (details supplied), County Leitrim, due to a wind farm project. [45191/09]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the Corry Mountain Bog natural heritage area, County Leitrim, is a site of considerable conservation significance comprising a relatively intact area of upland blanket bog; and if he proposes to cease all development until a baseline study is put in place by his Department. [45183/09]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that a substantial amount of peat has been disturbed during excavation of a co-development (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [45187/09]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the grouse habitat is virtually destroyed in the natural heritage area (details supplied) due to a wind farm project. [45188/09]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the person responsible for the enforcement of national heritage area S.I. No. 473/2005. [45189/09]

Written Answers — Turf Cutting: Turf Cutting (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the cutting of turf as fuel for domestic consumption as an agricultural activity. [45186/09]

Written Answers — Turf Cutting: Turf Cutting (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the cutting and saving of turf is an agricultural activity which land owners enjoy as a right under the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45279/09]

Written Answers — Turf Cutting: Turf Cutting (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the cutting of turf for private use is considered an agricultural activity. [45280/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of eel dealer licences issued by his Department to date in 2009; the names of successful and unsuccessful applicants. [45193/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of trap and truck licences issued by his Department to date in 2009; the names of successful and unsuccessful applicants. [45194/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of the trap and truck operation to date in 2009; the reason eels need to be transported when they can swim themselves; and if the eel fishery is closed, the reason there is a need for licences. [45195/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is possible for a person to obtain a trap and truck licence and eel dealers licence under current conditions; his views on whether this system is unnecessary and possibly open to abuse. [45196/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the scientific evidence that requires trap and truck approach to the natural movement of eels. [45197/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, under section 14 of the 1959 Fisheries Act, a permit issued by his Department to ESB in August 2009 to authorise the undertaking of trap and transport operations; and whether the constitutional role the ESB exercise regarding conservation in view of the actions relied upon in the Irish eel management plan...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the ESB fishery division holds a trap and truck licence. [45199/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (3 Dec 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the protocols and sanctions under the trap and transport operations authorised by the ESB in accordance with the contract conditions, statutory permissions and agreed protocols. [45200/09]