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Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I take it the proposed Government amendment would apply to what is covered in both amendments Nos. 3 and 4 and that, therefore, it would replicate what is covered in amendments Nos. 3 and 4, but it would be the Minister of State's version.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Finance the plans he has to change the rate of mortgage interest relief; the further plans he has to offer other types of assistance to people with large mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24945/08]

Environmental Policy. (26 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: When I tabled the issue, it included the words "and the need to ensure the protection of Irish jobs", which is my purpose in raising it. I tabled this on behalf of Solas, an Irish-owned company that manufactures light bulbs. The company contacted me and numerous other Members, including the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Taoiseach, because it has been...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (26 Jun 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding an application for funding for the provision of a swimming pool in Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25117/08]

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to share time with Deputies Ferris and Broughan.

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I support the Fine Gael motion. The fishing industry contributes significantly to our economy. As the Cawley report states, it is a vital indigenous industry that directly employs approximately 12,000 people, with total annual revenues of approximately €702 million. Fishing makes an extremely important contribution to our coastal communities and thereby our country. We are an island...

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Ultimately, there should without question be a single department of the marine. That was the approach we were going back to in 1987, but then the Government reversed it and now it is all over the place. We are an island nation. The fishing industry is extremely important. We need to give the fishing industry and maritime affairs the importance they deserve.

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the initiatives in place to ensure organic food is not mislabelled thereby protecting the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25584/08]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 145: To ask the Taoiseach the numbers of Bills passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas for the years 1999 to 2008, inclusive; and if he will provide this information in tabular form. [25494/08]

Written Answers — State Appointments: State Appointments (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 146: To ask the Taoiseach the numbers appointed to State boards from July 2007 to date in 2008; and the number of those appointments who were women. [25495/08]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the pilot scheme carried out by the Office of Public Works to try to audit and improve energy efficiency in public buildings; and if he will outline by building concerned the improvement in energy achieved under the scheme and the changes that were brought about in each building to achieve better energy efficiency. [25499/08]

Written Answers — Stay Safe Programme: Stay Safe Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the Stay Safe programme; if there are primary schools not providing this programme; the number of schools providing the programme and the number that are not; the steps he is taking to ensure this programme is delivered in all primary schools; and if research has been carried out by his Department into the way...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency Schemes: Energy Efficiency Schemes (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position, in tabular form, on the greener homes scheme grant; and the amount of money that has been granted under this scheme per month from April 2006 to date in 2008 to householders seeking to make their homes more energy efficient. [25497/08]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency Schemes: Energy Efficiency Schemes (1 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 602: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the pilot grant scheme for people who wish to insulate their homes including those who can apply for this grant; the number of grants that have been made to date; the amount of money that has been set aside for this scheme; and the amount that was spent to date. [25498/08]

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation Scheme: Rental Accommodation Scheme (2 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 258: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of take-up in relation to the rental accommodation scheme operated by his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Meath County Council no longer offers this scheme; his views in relation to local authorities who have discontinued the scheme; the action he plans to take to...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Speaking of Green Party Ministers, a newspaper report today suggests the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, may wish to shift the incinerator from his own constituency to Rathcoole in the constituency I share with his colleague, Deputy Gogarty, and the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Curran. This...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: It is important that people have a genuine say in issues such as this. These matters should not be at the whim of a Minister.

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to share time with Deputy McManus. I will take ten minutes.

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: This is the first opportunity to speak in the House about climate change under the portfolio of this Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and it is disappointing that he is not present for the debate. It is surprising also because the Green Party and the Minister, Deputy Gormley, have made climate change the main plank of their participation in Government. Climate...

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: We need investment in energy efficiency in public buildings such as schools, we need more buses on the roads and we need to care for the environment.