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Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy should have read my contribution. She is contradicting herself.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Another U-turn by the Progressive Democrats.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Except in REPS and disadvantaged areas.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Get the pen out.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources said last night that our proposals would contravene European law. The Minister of State made the same response tonight.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Can the Minister of State then explain why the Netherlands, in November 2006, introduced legislation which requires the compulsory blending of bio-fuels with diesel and petrol from 1 January 2007? Can I also ask why the State advisory service, Teagasc, differs from the Minister of State and the Minister on the feasibility of mandatory blending? In a report published on 3 February, Barry...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Other European countries can do it and we could do it too if the political will existed. The Minister of State and the Minister are playing with words. We are prepared to amend the legislation to facilitate any nuances the Government might want but it is not prepared to do it. It is on a sticky wicket because it has come under pressure as a result of this legislation. That is why the...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: ——I was contacted by several large processors who were denied the opportunity to produce bio-fuel made from indigenous sources, while we are supporting fuels being processed and developed in other countries. The Government claims it cares about cleaning our environment, meeting our international commitments and supporting alternative enterprises for farmers. However, time and time again...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: It is no longer good enough. I commend the Bill to the House.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the full extent of the availability of broadband throughout the country at the present time; if the achievements to date are in line with his projections when he became Minister; his intentions to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5437/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he will take to provide a State controlled broadband and telephone network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5178/07]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (14 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the waiting time for processing land registry dealings on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5537/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will amend the Finance Bill to facilitate persons who have completed their 180 hour course for their green certificate but have not completed their apprenticeship with FÁS by 31 March 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5861/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (15 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a group (details supplied) in County Roscommon has been refused a staffing grant under the equal opportunities child care programme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the group has been awarded €25,000 in EOCP funding for a playground which is of little use without a staffing grant; if she has reviewed...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (15 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will approve funding for a project (details supplied) under the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5858/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the process involved for a farmer seeking a derogation under the nitrates directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5764/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farm inspections carried out to date to inspect compliance with the nitrates directive; the number of farmers who were found not to be in compliance; the penalties enforced on the latter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5765/07]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (15 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, under the farm waste management scheme, grant assistance is provided to construct farm roadways; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5862/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide a hardship fund for landowners with land flooded for over three months in winter 2006/2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5863/07]

Written Answers — Bog Purchases: Bog Purchases (15 Feb 2007)

Denis Naughten: Question 183: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in processing an application to purchase bog by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; his views on whether such a delay is acceptable; his further views on whether it will negatively impact on the sale of other parcels of bog; and if he will make a statement on the matter....