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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Jul 2008)

Seán Power: I gather that the scheme in question is one which was proposed by the then Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with responsibility for the Information Society. It envisaged seeking to raise awareness amongst seniors of the potential benefits to them of modern communications technologies, the internet and mobile phones. As you will be aware, responsibility for Information...

Written Answers — Mining Licences: Mining Licences (10 Jul 2008)

Seán Power: There are no current mining licences for extraction of minerals in the Fingal local authority area or any other part of County Dublin. The Department has received no applications for mining licences in the area.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (10 Jul 2008)

Seán Power: I propose to take Questions Nos. 966 and 972 together. There have been no discoveries of precious ores or metals offshore in the past five years. No new economic deposits of minerals have been discovered onshore in recent years. However, there have been some encouraging results. Exploration adjacent to the existing base metal mine at Navan, County Meath (Boliden Tara Mines Limited),...

Written Answers — Remediation of Mining Sites: Remediation of Mining Sites (25 Sep 2008)

Seán Power: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256, 258 and 260 together. As I indicated in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 428 and 429 of 4th June 2008, and to Parliamentary Question No. 38 of 10 July 2008, Planning Permission was granted by North Tipperary County Council (NTCC) on 17th September 2007, for the rehabilitation work at the Gortmore Tailings Management Facility. A tender notice was...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (25 Sep 2008)

Seán Power: The question of health and safety at mines under the Mines and Quarries Act 1965, is a matter for the Health and Safety Authority, which is under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. I have no statutory authority to establish a specific scheme or tribunal to provide for compensation to people suffering health problems as a consequence of working in underground...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2008)

Seán Power: What is the risk if we do nothing?

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2008)

Seán Power: It would be reckless.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2008)

Seán Power: We have shown leadership.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: We will organise a hardback.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: The Deputy supported Second Stage last night. Is she changing her mind?

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: The country is being looked after.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: I commend the amendment to the motion, but thank the Fine Gael Party for giving us the opportunity to discuss energy poverty. It is somewhat ironic that the debate over the previous 24 hours has referred to billions of euro, whereas we are now discussing energy poverty where a few extra euro can make the difference between people just surviving or living with some comfort. Previous speakers...

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: I have always found Deputy McManus to be very helpful, whether in dealing with health or energy matters.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: Her assistance on this occasion is much appreciated also.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: I will outline the position as I see it. I am never one to be blinkered, no matter what side of the fence I am on. I have also been on the Opposition benches. I know that whatever any Government can do in this area, one will never be satisfied as there will always be difficult cases. In fairness to the Government, we have focused in recent budgets on older people. Much more needs to be...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: Food poisoning seems to have had a devastating effect on the Deputy.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: Deputy Bannon should consult a spin doctor himself.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: Is it appropriate that a person can be singled out in the House during the debate?

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: Well, I have a problem listening to it. As far as I am concerned, the Deputy is abusing his privilege.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Seán Power: May the Lord have mercy.