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

Joe Costello: That is a ridiculous claim. It does not meet any targets. It is going nowhere.

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

Joe Costello: I am pleased to have the opportunity to conclude the debate on the Labour Party Private Members' motion on the collapse of the five public private partnerships between Dublin City Council and Michael McNamara and Company. I thank all the Deputies who spoke. A total of 20 Deputies from all sides of the House contributed to the debate over the past three hours or so last night and tonight. I...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 67: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill following a report by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2008 that found that the volume of waste going to landfill is increasing and that Ireland is in significant danger of missing its European Union targets for diverting recyclable...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 90: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills in view of the recent ESRI report that found that 80% of household waste is going to landfills, that there is a discrepancy between the stated policy of the Government and the policies in place regarding landfill, and that European Union...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (9 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to correspondence from an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28110/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied). [28002/08]

Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: On No. 10a——

Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: I have a question on No. 10a.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: I had my hand up at the same time.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: No. 10a is a motion regarding the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. I welcome the fact that it has come before the House and will be approved. This is something that has been going on for a long time, since the original victims' commission was established in 1998 under the former Tánaiste, John Wilson. Mr. Justice Hamilton and later Mr. Justice Barron presided over the investigation. Much work...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Deputies, please.

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: I have nothing about it here

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Is that agreed? Agreed.

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Will the Minister take a question from the Deputy?

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: The Minister may continue.

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on his policy to transfer assets from the ESB to EirGrid; the findings of the independent analysis carried out on this issue; when he expects to publish findings from that independent analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28008/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (10 Jul 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recommendations of the Expert Group on Health Effects of Electro Magnetic Fields published in March 2007; his further views on whether the report's recommendations need to be implemented as a general regulatory framework before decisions can be made regarding the EirGrid proposals to strengthen...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2008)

Joe Costello: I will introduce the dreaded "L" word and add to the woes of the Government by mentioning the Lisbon treaty. In three weeks the Taoiseach will attend a plenary session and make a presentation on the way forward to heads of state in Brussels. What steps are being taken at present or what proposals are in train?

Order of Business (24 Sep 2008)

Joe Costello: I am not looking for a debate. I would like those in the Chamber to be informed of what the Government is proposing in terms of any legislation, the formation of any committees or any practical or pragmatic proposals to deal with the matter.