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Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: The Minister did not reduce anything.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: As previously announced by the Minister, there will be four advisers in respect of water, waste, planning and housing, whom I am sure will have to have a salary commensurate with that of a Minister of State, so we are getting nothing for free. The mayor's powers will be limited. Despite previous promises, the position does not have any real power over day to day Dublin transport operations...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: The Dublin local authorities will be required to take the necessary steps in relation to their functional area to attain the objectives of the Dublin region waste management plan. Nothing changes. On water policy, the regional authority of Dublin will have the power to make a water services strategic plan for the Dublin region on proposal from the mayor. The mayor will put a proposal in...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is entitled to its view. Fine Gael is entitled to its view.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Yes. I disagree with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: It is not representing its members well when it is seeking to have an office put in place that does not have the power or the influence to do the job it would expect it to have, and the Minister of State is not doing that on its behalf. That is the reason Fine Gael will be opposing this legislation on Second Stage.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Put it to the test.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40377/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41045/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application for forestry premia will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41484/10]

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: I welcome the opportunity given by the Labour Party to deal with matters relating to political reform and Dáil reform. When I read the motion I was surprised. I suppose I should not be surprised that we agree so much on these matters. The motion was very similar to a document I published myself in the last year. I suppose the best form of flattery is imitation. I welcome the fact that...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Yes. Fianna Fáil's centralised system would put the communists in the shade, in regard to how they do their business. Deputy Lenihan knows that as well as anyone. It suits the purpose.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: You might ask the Minister of State to desist, Acting Chairman.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: The economic and financial issues the country faces have culminated in the following decision, communicated today by Reuters: Forget passing the 2011 budget. A new Government with a strong parliamentary majority may now be the only thing that will convince investors that Ireland can and will overcome its financial crisis. The statement goes on: Sustained political turmoil would complicate...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Yes. I thank the Minister of State for asking.

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (11 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when applications will be processed in respect of the European globalisation fund for redundant workers of Waterford Crystal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42133/10]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 91: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if additional resource hours can be allocated to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42134/10]

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (11 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the reduced numbers for female red deer arising from changes made in the licensing regime under section 42 of the Wildlife Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42210/10]

Written Answers — Marine Designated Areas: Marine Designated Areas (11 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to list and describe all proposed new inshore and off shore marine designated areas or extensions to existing designated areas under the NATURA 2000 Habitats Directive's special protection areas and special areas of conservation; the percentage of the Irish coastline that is currently designated under NATURA...

Motorway Service Stations (16 Nov 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will instruct the National Roads Authority to redraft the guidelines around motorway service stations to encourage private investment in these vital service areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42676/10]