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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (15 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 432: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount that the Dublin Docklands Development Authority has spent each year on professional fees and consultancy fees since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25113/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance when the necessary finance will be allocated to Kilkenny County Council to deal effectively with a flooding issue (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25976/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance his response to proposals to introduce a property tax to help fund local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22402/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in processing an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26100/10]

Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (22 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to any problems reported to the Companies Registration Office concerning small limited companies failing and unable to afford the fees to lodge accounts thus obstructing the disposal of assets such as property; if there are any legislative solutions to any such problems; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Building Control Act: Building Control Act (22 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an invitation from the Joint Committee on Environment, Heritage and Local Government to appear before it to answer questions on the problems arising with architects from the imposition of the Building Control Act; if he has indicated if he will appear before the committee and when the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 45 and 46 of 9 June 2010, if he will oppose any alterations to the Council's test on Article 35 of the alternative investment fund managers directive; if he will declare his opposition to the European Parliament's amendment proposals in respect of Article 5 of the AIFM directive; if he will declare his...

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (23 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the draft guidelines for article 9 and 10 of the framework convention for tobacco control; if she supports the draft guidelines for Article 9 and 10 of the framework convention for tobacco control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27048/10]

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Fine Gael will be opposing this legislation. I know that does not cause the Minister any surprise, no more than it causes any surprise that he would bring forward narrow legislation at a time of serious economic and social problems in the country, but the zealousness with which he spoke and the commitment he has given towards this agenda surprises most people in the House. We all have known...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: A deer crossing the road with a few dogs after it would be a huge issue in terms of safety but he could not give any examples of cases where there had been fatalities or injuries. The fear factor introduced by Deputy Sargent in this matter is interesting.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: It was a scare tactic. In a liberal society people who get into a car take a risk. The Deputy is saying that for some reason people who hunt animals for commercial purposes across roadways are taking their lives in their hands and that people coming around the bend on the road will run into those animals. He failed to tell the people that this activity is happening under strict licensing...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: The Minister likes to get publicity and is interested in getting his name and photograph in the newspapers. There is plenty of evidence to show his narrow political pursuit on these matters. Fine Gael believes the hunt plays an important cultural and economic role in rural Ireland, something I would not expect the Green Party to appreciate or understand. With the Green Party in Government...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Fine Gael will stand up for our country as well as our urban heritage, the rural economy and rural life. The Minister must remember that one size does not fit all. The Minister is not always right and his "I-know-best" attitude will not always work everywhere. If he wants to pursue a narrow political agenda with the acquiescence of his Government partners it is his business. He should...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: We will not be lectured to by a Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government who has no understanding of the pressures and traditions of those living in rural Ireland. They are sick and tired of being targeted by this Green Minister who turns his nose up at their way of life at every opportunity. I am surprised Fianna Fáil Members have agreed to this legislation. Not one...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Put the Minister out.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the planning responsibilities of financial institutions to complete major developments that they have taken ownership of and taking into consideration developments that are partially occupied but are left in a dangerous condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27308/10]

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: He should answer the question he was asked.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: The Bill to provide for a directly elected mayor for Dublin has been promised on a number of occasions. It seems to be moving backwards at this stage. When can we expect the legislation to be before the House and the election to take place?

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: The Fine Gael Party is opposing every section of this legislation, including section 1 which sets out the definitions of the two Acts referred to in the Bill. We do not even agree that it should be entitled the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2010)

Phil Hogan: This section allows the Minister to repeal section 26 of the Wildlife Act 1976. The fact we have that Act, and an amendment to it in 2000, is a clear indication that there was some concern about the activities involving animals. Regulations and monitoring were put in place and they have stood the test of time. The Departments of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and...