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Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: This Bill is impressive, far-reaching and progressive and it encompasses a very wide range of issues, including fire safety, climate change and industry registration. The Minister should be congratulated on bringing it forward and addressing so many concerns in one fell swoop. The Bill is multifaceted and yet it is cohesive. Each section is deserving of a speech in itself. There is not a...

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: That does not arise in the context of this Bill but I have called for a commission of inquiry. I will pursue this.

Building Control Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: It seems the details of that horrific night have been gleaned annually since 1981 and, every year at about this time, recommendations of the tribunal which have yet to be implemented are highlighted and new fire safety measures are called for. On the 20th anniversary of the tragedy, the fact that the prosecution of a pub or club owner for breach of fire regulations entailed taking a case to...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Finance if a private college (details supplied) is approved by the national college of education awards for the purpose of obtaining tax relief on third level education fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9383/06]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (7 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to the Carriage Office to do the appropriate test in order to obtain a public service vehicle licence; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person has no previous driving convictions even though their father who has the same...

Written Answers — Educational Projects: Educational Projects (7 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce safe driving courses in secondary schools here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8928/06]

Written Answers — Educational Projects: Educational Projects (7 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to introduce safe driving courses in secondary schools here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8927/06]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (7 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 589: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the amount of litter on roads and in particular on the M50 and M1 in Dublin; the measures he is taking to deal with this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9382/06]

Written Answers — Machine Imports: Machine Imports (21 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 127: To ask the Taoiseach the number of petrol chainsaws, electric chainsaws, walk-behind petrol lawn mowers, lawn tractor mowers with rear engine and lawn tractor mowers with front mounted engine imported in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10262/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if grant assistance is available from his Department or agencies attached to his Department for a start-up company intending to provide telephone and information technology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10214/06]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Issues: Humanitarian Issues (21 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action Ireland can take to alleviate the problems caused by drought and famine in Kenya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10281/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if grant assistance is available from his Department or agencies attached to his Department for a start-up company intending to provide telephone and information technology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10213/06]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (28 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: I support this motion which heralds major amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill 2004, which will be considered shortly by the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. The select committee will spend many hours debating these amendments. I hope they can be agreed and put in place in the shortest possible timeframe. The Minister has stated that these amendments will...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (28 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 has paid too much tax in 2006; if the correct certificate of tax credits has been issued to them having regard to problems in the Revenue Commissioners in this connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11686/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Mar 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) is entitled to Irish citizenship; the procedures to be followed in making such an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11685/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will support the campaign of the Irish Deaf Society for recognition of sign language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13412/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the widening gap between a married couple with one income and a married couple with two incomes due to tax individualisation; if this gap is set to widen further; the reason for this taxation policy; if same will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13420/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures he is taking to provide a State pension to married women over 66 years of age who worked all their lives in the home and have no paid contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12930/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if adequate resources are being made available for special needs education in secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12925/06]

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Haughey: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if extra funding will be provided to voluntary secondary schools for insurance, the wages of secretaries, the wages of caretakers, the cleaning of schools, the upkeep of school buildings and for educational materials in order that there is equality between those schools and community and comprehensive schools; and if she will make a...