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Fishing Industry Development (6 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his plans to safeguard, develop and promote fishing and allied industries here in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27916/11]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Over the years workers have gained certain hard-won employment rights but, unfortunately, conservative governments have consistently chipped away at these rights. We must uphold our commitment to the core republican objectives set out in the 1919 Democratic Programme, which asserts the right of every person in Ireland to an adequate share of the produce of the nation's labour. Within...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I move: That Dáil Éireann: — recognises that the community sector is estimated to be worth €6.5 billion to the Irish economy, three times the size of the State's investment, proving that the community and voluntary sector is a cost-effective medium for the provision of many vital services; — notes that the delivery costs of many of the services currently provided by this sector would...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Five.

EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Taoiseach for attending the Chamber in advance of the EU Summit. It gives Deputies such as me the chance to address the issues that will arise. My colleague, Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn, has raised the issues relating to the financial crisis. However, the summit will also finalise the European Union's position for the Durban conference on climate change to be held on 28...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Turn down the volume on "The Muppet Show" over there.

Tourism Promotion (18 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans in cooperation with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to maximise the attraction of the cultural institutions during the proposed Gathering tourism initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29863/11]

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: It was an untrue allegation.

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: The Taoiseach-----

Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his strategy on electricity generation from wind and wave; and his views that the targets set will be achieved. [30320/11]

Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I tabled this question because some experts have queried whether these targets regarding renewable energy can be met by 2020. With the correct strategies in place, it will be possible to do this. It will form a central part of our energy policy and bring jobs and overall economic benefits. If we could harness even a small part of the estimated billions that can be realised from wave energy...

Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I had a short space in which to speak the first time.

Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Are specific steps being taken with regard to the planning process? Another question pertains to NewERA. While it has not been specified, it is envisaged that NewERA will be involved in it.

Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Involved in rolling out wave and wind energy projects. Does the Minister envisage a role for NewERA in this regard? Overall, this sector has huge potential for job creation if the technology can be developed, as well as for the finances of the State, because it would reduce the amount of money leaving the State as we import most of our fuel requirements. Moreover, it also has huge potential...

Fiscal Policy (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: He cannot say it in public.

Fiscal Policy (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I note the Minister is much more ideologically flexible than he was when he was gallivanting around the midlands a few decades ago. I am sure he will justify his flexibility on the basis that we are now in a different place. On the sale of State assets, is he in favour of selling off parts of Bord na Móna? What are his plans for the large tracts of semi and fully cut-away bog owned by...

Fiscal Policy (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: There is a fair amount of móna left down my way.

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I wish to address the statement by a previous speaker concerning the political system and establishment. The Deputy said that political parties en bloc went along with the reckless lending and said nothing about it. Any examination of the record, however, will show that on a number of occasions Sinn Féin did raise concerns about reckless lending by banks. Other parties may not have done...

Local Authority Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 2: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his plans to review the application criteria for local authority social housing waiting lists; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is an increase in social housing need during the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30520/11]

Local Authority Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I tabled this question because of the large number of people experiencing difficulty in having their names added to local authority housing waiting lists. While I accept the Minister of State's comments on the introduction of a standardised set of eligibility criteria, the new application form runs to between 16 and 18 pages and as many as 18 separate items of documentation and supporting...