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Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: It will be about whatever mess the Government has made.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: We like what she says. She challenges us.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: At least we smile at her, unlike Albert Reynolds. We will not be spitting on the cake.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I wish to highlight the excellent work done by the staff of the Department of Social and Family Affairs and their efficiency and accountability in terms of explaining decision making. When one goes to them on appeal, they are always flexible. I have never yet met a case where I did not basically agree with the decision they made. It is an excellent performance. If other Departments were...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (13 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of kilometres travelled by him since 2007 to date in 2008 on official business in his Ministerial car; the cost of same per kilometre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39937/08]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (13 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason medication (details supplied) is not available under the GMS scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40511/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the processing time for citizenship and naturalisation applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40574/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (13 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a second level school place has not been offered to a person (details supplied) in County Louth who became resident in the State in September 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40356/08]

Written Answers — Schools Funding: Schools Funding (13 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on a letter (details supplied). [40573/08]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (18 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans to include Crohn's disease under the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40759/08]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (19 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received representations from within the hotel industry or from their representative bodies in respect of the Joint Labour Committee rates of pay outside of the Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41307/08]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (19 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new school for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41688/08]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (19 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new school for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41689/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Facilities: Departmental Facilities (20 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of car park spaces available nationally to those working in her Department and in the bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department; the annual cost of car park spaces rented by her Department and the bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department; the reason this Deputy has not received a reply containing the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (25 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Medical Council to publish in full the transcripts of its fitness to practise inquiry which found former consultant Michael Shine guilty of professional misconduct while practising as a consultant at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for naturalisation for persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: One could come here and go to the Dáil bar.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is a very important debate. The comments of the speakers on the Government benches, including the remarks of the Minister, referred to climate change and how it will affect the future of society. Although the Bill is under the auspices of the Government and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government we must re-examine the way Departments are organised. There...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: We probably do. It is a total tyranny. We must change the way we think, and to do this we need to have radical new policies. Improving the energy efficiency of new vehicles must be our top priority. We must regularly test all vehicles and their components for efficiency, considering things such as tyres, alternators, lights and electrical systems. I read recently that research in America...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence from a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43244/08]