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Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: I welcome this debate, which is unusual in the degree of unanimity on both sides of the House in respect of supporting the Lisbon treaty and urging the public to vote "yes". That does not necessarily mean we will have a successful outcome. We are all mindful that in the case of the referendum on the Nice treaty, those who supported it did not cast their votes the first time and it required...

Written Answers — Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (10 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of occasions during 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008, on which the Army bomb squad has been called out to deal with suspected explosive devices; the number of instances in each year in which the devices were hoaxes and authentic explosive devices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13553/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (10 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Defence if the UNIFIL investigation team lead by an Irish officer which is investigating the incident involving a roadside bomb on the main coastal road north of Sidon in Lebanon is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13543/08]

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Things are getting worse.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Deputy Harney said she should be judged on the improvements in health.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Things must get worse. Is that what the Tánaiste is saying?

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: The Tánaiste is not in order.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: That is not the issue at all.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: When, next March?

Written Answers — Prisoner Escapes: Prisoner Escapes (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners who have escaped or absconded from prisons here in each of the past ten years; the number who were serving sentences for serious crimes; if he is satisfied with the effort made to locate them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14056/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí currently operating as juvenile liaison officers; if he has plans to increase the number having regard to the success of schemes operated by JLOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14057/08]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 83: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs to date of the development, roll out and promotion of the electronic voting and counting system; the costs to date of storage and maintenance of the system; the action that is required, by which agency and the timescale to facilitate the re-introduction of the stored machines; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 398: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take, in view of the problems of water quality in County Wicklow, as highlighted in the recent Environmental Protection Agency report, to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15065/08]

Written Answers — National Biodiversity Plan: National Biodiversity Plan (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 121: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the 91 actions listed in the national biodiversity plan; the actions and the number of these that are the responsibility of his Department that have been implemented; the actions and the number that are the responsibility of the other Government Departments and agencies that...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the maternity services provided at a health centre (details supplied) in County Wicklow, she will ensure provision of ultrasound equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15004/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow and following a visit from an architect from her Department on 28 February 2008, there are changes proposed to the existing plans for the school; when the findings of this visit will be made available; the progress for the development of this school; and if she will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe for completion of an extension sanctioned in December 2006 for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the reason for the delay on this project; the position regarding the planning process; her views on whether the delay in this process is of serious concern to staff, students and families involved in this...

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if in view of his repeated statements on smart meters he will guarantee that the roll-out will start by mid-2008 as promised; when he envisages the completion of the programme for Government commitment to have smart meters installed in every home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15629/08]

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Does the Minister accept that is a vague answer in terms of what will happen? The elaborate structure he described does not answer the question I asked regarding when roll-out will commence or be completed. I understand the total investment will be in the region of €600 million, so it is very important that the matter is addressed properly. What exactly will be provided to individual...

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Midsummer is in June. Will the Minister be specific as to what, when and where? We are talking about a €10 million investment for this year alone. We have seen many examples, such as with e-government and e-voting, where a lot of money was invested for experimental purposes and proved pretty disastrous. What precisely will be provided through this scheme? Where will it be provided and,...