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Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date with regard to implementation of the recommendations of the report of the commission of investigation into the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27032/08]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the ministerial and Government fleet is converted to environmentally friendly and more fuel efficient alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21362/08]

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 877: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the lack of space for graves in a parish (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the shortage of space in the local cemetery, he will require the Office of Public Works to facilitate the allocation of land for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26580/08]

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: What about e-voting?

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: I have serious concerns about the approach being taken by the Government, which is planning a swathe of staff cuts across Departments. A total of 5,000 public sector jobs will go if this plan is successful. It is a crude approach and there is a danger that the wrong cuts will worsen our position and damage, rather than assist, our chances of recovery. The need to invest in skills and...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: However, other countries have powered ahead on the digital highway while we are struggling in Johnson's motor car. Recent Governments squandered opportunities and the current Government is so conservative that it is too cautious to breach the 3% target in the Stability and Growth Pact and too myopic to recognise that, by failing to resource technological development, we are denying ourselves...

Public Private Partnerships: Motion (Resumed). (9 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: I congratulate Deputies Costello and Upton on bringing forward this important motion. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has a reputation for not being too concerned about social housing, therefore, I listened intently when he spoke on this motion last night. There was something familiar about many of the phrases he used such as "integrated approach", "holistic...

Public Private Partnerships: Motion (Resumed). (9 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: ——but as soon as the players start to play rough, the community are isolated and they are powerless. That is the reality. This is an ideological issue. It is not about good housing management. We have many examples of where good area planning and mixed developments produced the right result. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle will remember when he was Minister for the Environment, Heritage...

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (9 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 65: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of public access internet PCs in libraries here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21377/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (9 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 69: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses built here for the years 2003 to 2007 and to date in 2008; the steps being taken by him to ensure adequate and timely supply of affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27580/08]

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the concerns of non-governmental organisations in relation to the impact of bio-fuels production on food supplies in view of his failure to publish a bio-fuels policy; his further views on concerns of haulage interests here in relation to bio-fuels supply; and if he will make a statement on the...

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: I thank the Minister for his very nice reply. However, it does not add any insight into what is a central issue in energy policy worldwide. The impression one gets is that the Minister has run for cover. Perhaps he will elucidate in respect of his position on the Commission directive under discussion? Is he aware that already the environmental sub-committee of the European Parliament has...

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: I am sure they wanted to hear from the Minister. That is the point. What did he tell them?

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: The Minister should answer the percentage question, which is what concerns me most.

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: It relates to the percentage of imports into Ireland.

Alternative Energy Projects. (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: The Minister cannot even tell me.

Written Answers — Electronic Metering: Electronic Metering (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made in the pilot scheme for smart electronic metres; the initial time-frame given for delivery of the pilot scheme; when the pilot scheme will commence; the number of houses it will cover and when will it be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28005/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the time-frame for implementation of the new tariff scheme for offshore wind; when this tariff scheme for offshore wind was announced by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28006/08]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost and frequency of travel per month since the beginning of this new Government by Ministers and Ministers of State by means of bus transport, rail transport or air transport by Department and by Minister involved in the travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29147/08]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost and frequency of travel per month since the beginning of this new Government by Ministers and Ministers of State by means of bus transport, rail transport or air transport by Department and by Minister involved in the travel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29149/08]