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Leaders’ Questions (16 Jul 2015)

Brian Stanley: The Government intimidated them.

Leaders’ Questions (16 Jul 2015)

Brian Stanley: New Democracy is the Fine Gael crowd in Greece.

Leaders’ Questions (16 Jul 2015)

Brian Stanley: Rubbish. This is Alice in Wonderland economics.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (16 Jul 2015)

Brian Stanley: 14. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of local authority houses to be completed in 2015. [28989/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Commission Administration (16 Jul 2015)

Brian Stanley: 25. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on further proposed changes to the constituency boundaries between counties Carlow and Laois; if he will provide a full list of the members of the Carlow Boundary Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28998/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (16 Jul 2015)

Brian Stanley: 31. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the new guidelines on wind farms will be published; and if they are likely to contain minimum set-back distances from dwelling houses. [29002/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ministerial Meetings (16 Jul 2015)

Brian Stanley: 38. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of meetings he has had with the Association of Local Government in Ireland and the Local Authority Members Association; his views on those meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29003/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (16 Jul 2015)

Brian Stanley: 449. To ask the Minister for Health when a diabetes podiatry post, which was sanctioned for Tullamore Hospital, County Offaly in the 2015 Health Service Executive service plan, will be filled and the reason for the delay. [29571/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (22 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: 149. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will approve family income supplement payments for Garda recruits (details supplied) in Templemore, County Tipperary as they are employees of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30571/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: 957. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical assessment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31216/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Redundancy Payments (22 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: 1367. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive their redundancy payment from Pobal. [30598/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (22 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: 1579. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the closure of Port Laoise Driving Test Centre is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30575/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for taking this issue. The announcement by the Minister yesterday of the extension of the ban on bituminous coal, or smoky coal as it is described, to 26 extra towns is important. I understand the Minister will now give his response to this matter. Is that correct or should I continue? How many minutes do I have?

Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: I want to give this decision a qualified welcome. The information available to Opposition Deputies and spokespersons has been scant. We read about such developments in the media at the weekend.

Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: Yes, in terms of the speculation around it and then from the debates in the media. There is also the issue of the number of towns to which it will be extended. I understand it will involve towns with over 15,000 inhabitants. There is a question, particularly in the midlands, as to how this will affect peat products, as peat briquettes are counted as smokeless fuel. What are the...

Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: There is also Littleton in north Tipperary. There is an opportunity for Bord na Móna to meet the demand for smokeless fuels. However, it depends on the Government to make a policy decision in this regard as it is a semi-State company. I know the Government has a short time left in office. Whether it is a month or six months, I hope there is no ideological block to this from the...

Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister for his reply. While I welcome this announcement, it is a qualified welcome. The Minister said 8,000 lives will be saved. In a reply to Deputy Finian McGrath several months ago, he said there were 350 fewer annual deaths because of the smokeless fuel policy in Dublin.

Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: Later this evening, we will be discussing the Climate Action and Low Carbon Bill. Obviously, we must improve air quality, particularly in cities and towns where it is a problem. I am aware of the serious levels of air pollution in Killarney and other towns. Has the Department carried out an assessment of the availability of smokeless fuels? I have not been able to find a list of the towns...

Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: Will the Minister provide me with a list of the towns that will be involved in the scheme? It will involve towns with over 15,000 inhabitants. However, the existing boundaries in some towns do not take in the whole area involved. As per his reply, I hope the Minister, along with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Alex White, will steer Bord na Móna...

Topical Issue Debate: Bituminous Fuel Ban (29 Sep 2015)

Brian Stanley: Rural houses.