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Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the names of all of the cases in the European Court of Human Rights that give rise to the commitment in the programme for Government to reform the law on the right to collective bargaining; the issue in each case that gives rise to such a concern and the details of the relevant legislation, including where current...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if any legislation on the rights of workers needs to be amended to ensure that the rights contained in the Lisbon treaty and in the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union are fully reflected in Irish law; if so, which provisions of the treaty or the charter give rise to such a need and which...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the free TV licence scheme will continue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7890/11]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the implementation of the commitment in the programme for Government to facilitate the development of energy co-operatives will include a specific programme to support the development of co-operatives to exploit geothermal energy sources. [7896/11]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 129: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal obligations landlords are under to ensure the outward appearance of their properties are maintained. [7853/11]

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Sula thosnóidh mé, ba mhaith liom comhgairdeas a ghabháil leis na hAirí nua, na Teachtaí Phil Hogan agus Willie Penrose. I support the remarks made by Deputy Jim Daly about plastic bags. If we could get to a ban on plastic bags it would be a good thing. It is important to say that because some of what I say subsequently may appear to contradict this point. The legislation up to this...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, notwithstanding the publication of the Geothermal Energy Development Bill, the steps he is undertaking to exploit geothermal energy sources here. [8074/11]

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Why did the Deputy's party not take action on that matter that when it was in office?

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: No.

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: The visit will bring tourists to the country.

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Does the Deputy not realise the damage that would be done if the invitations were withdrawn?

Commission of Inquiry into Banking Sector: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Sinn Féin were not the only party at that.

Commission of Inquiry into Banking Sector: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Was Deputy McDonald in Fianna Fáil then?

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: The Deputy would support the bailout it if his party were in government. He has some cheek.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on delivering a major transport infrastructure project in Dublin and, in particular, his further views on building a much needed underground interconnector between Heuston Station and the main north/south rail corridor with a stop at the St. Stephen's Green Luas. [8587/11]

Written Answers — Civil Service Staff: Civil Service Staff (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 67: To ask the Taoiseach the grade of person eligible to apply for the position of Captain of the Guard in Leinster House; and the criteria used to arrive at a decision on such an appointment. [8685/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason VAT is charged on the public service obligation levy. [8679/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Restructuring: Banking Sector Restructuring (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the fact that it is likely that in the near future there will be no building societies operating here, if he will ensure that there is diversity in the newly restructured Irish retail financial service sector by using his golden share to convert one of the two new pillar banks into a building society, co-operative bank or other mutual...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Electoral Commission Bill due to be published during the summer session will provide for a computerised electoral register based on PPS numbers, as is used in Northern Ireland; and if not, if he will consider its inclusion. [8678/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (20 Apr 2011)

Robert Dowds: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the SLAN survey will be going ahead in 2011. [8675/11]