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Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Hear, hear.

Housing Management Companies. (7 Dec 2006)

John Curran: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the issue of housing management companies on the Adjournment. I propose to share time with Deputy Andrews.

Housing Management Companies. (7 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Will the Minister of State outline the Government's proposals to ensure housing management companies operate in a fair and transparent manner and that residents are aware of their rights in regard to such companies? We are all aware that the number of housing management companies has increased at an enormous rate in recent years, and many of them are associated with new apartment complex...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (12 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 50: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the European Commission's decision on Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions national allocation plan; and the way the decision on Ireland's plan compared to the plans submitted by the other EU member states. [42649/06]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (12 Dec 2006)

John Curran: I appreciate that the Minister must make the submission by 31 December but I wish to ask about the transport allowances to which he referred. The Minister for Finance made specific reference in the budget last week to the fact that he intended to review the manner in which car tax is paid, moving away from the current system based on cubic capacity to one based on emissions. Will that form...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 58: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way Ireland compares with other EU member states regarding their progress towards meeting their targets under the Kyoto protocol. [42648/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when applications for naturalisation by persons (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be processed. [42426/06]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (13 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of claims that have been awarded by the redress board; the average amount of each award; the number of remaining claims; when she expects to have these finalised; if any awards were rejected; and if so, the grounds for same. [43042/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will explain the increase in the weekly earnings threshold for maternity and adoptive benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43153/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the effect on persons in institutions resulting from the payment of full disability allowance; the numbers eligible; the way these payments will be treated by institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43152/06]

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2007)

John Curran: I wish to share time with Deputy Wilkinson.

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2007)

John Curran: Before I look at the specifics of the Bill I wish to make some general comments. It is unusual for me to speak on health-related issues yet like many colleagues in the House we have much experience dealing with health services as public representatives but also as individuals and family members. At the weekend I considered the health issues that arise. I regret the debate is frequently...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2007)

John Curran: ——but the various sections are not enacted in a timely fashion. With specific reference to this Bill it is worth noting the comments of the Minister for Health and Children yesterday when she assured the House the preparatory work has been carried out by the interim HIQA, so that as soon as the legislation is enacted, the authority will be ready to use its powers. That is important and...

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (31 Jan 2007)

John Curran: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the recruitment of the labour inspectors; if interviews have taken place; the location of regional offices; when this process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2572/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (31 Jan 2007)

John Curran: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new work permits issued to non-EEA nationals; the areas or skills they have; the number who would qualify for the new green card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2573/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2007)

John Curran: Question 356: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for a certificate of naturalisation will be processed for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [2020/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2007)

John Curran: Question 429: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if this person is eligible to make an application for a certificate of naturalisation. [2481/07]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (31 Jan 2007)

John Curran: Question 1085: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of the success of the previous swimming pool programme, he will introduce a new swimming pool programme which would enable places such as Lucan, County Dublin an opportunity to develop a swimming pool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2479/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (31 Jan 2007)

John Curran: Question 1877: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to make a decision on an application made by South Dublin County Council for funding for phase two of the refurbishment works programme at Quarryvale, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. [2480/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (1 Feb 2007)

John Curran: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Defence the changes made to the clothing, equipment, personal body armour and protective gear made available to individual members of the Defence Forces over the past few years; the way the equipment compares with that available to troops in other armies across the EU. [2793/07]