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Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Liz McManus: This debate presents a welcome opportunity to consider the economic emergency we face as a society. People are desperately anxious about the burden they face not just in the coming budget, but also for years to come. They are looking for leadership and direction from those charged with running the country. I took the time to read the Taoiseach's speech closely. I was at a committee meeting...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Oct 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; if this school will be included in the 2011 Capital Programme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the conditions of the school has continued to deteriorate and that the planned extension and renovation for 2011 is essential; and if she...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (27 Oct 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the delays being experienced by third level students in the processing of their applications for higher education grants; if her further attention has been drawn to the staff shortages in councils and vocational education committees that are contributing to these delays; her plans to...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (27 Oct 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the recruitment drive for An Garda Síochána; when this recruitment drive was to commence; the status of this recruitment drive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38683/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (2 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to reform rent supplement so that payment is made directly to the landlord instead of the tenant. [40034/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (2 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his policy regarding the ending of the ban on cohabitation for persons in receipt of one parent family payment and the replacement of this payment with a parental allowance. [40047/10]

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: We are the Parliament.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: I ask about climate change law. I am concerned that the Green Party Members seem to be some kind of endangered species; they do not seem to come here anymore.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: When the Green Party decided to enter Government its stated purpose and priority was to tackle the defining issue of our time, which was climate change. The Cabinet sub-committee on climate change has not met this year.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: It is important and relates to legislation.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Early in October Senator Boyle told the Seanad that he expected such a Bill to be published in two weeks. The legislative programme gives no indication of a date for the publication of the Government Bill. It would appear that this legislation is lost in some interdepartmental quagmire and something needs to be done.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Could I ask the Taoiseach-----

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: No, this is the Taoiseach's question although I appreciate your assistance on this, a Cheann Comhairle. Legislation has been published on an all-party basis by the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security. There is a lacuna from the Government side in that no legislation has materialised despite many questions asked and concerns expressed on all sides.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: When will the Government Bill be published? If the Taoiseach cannot give a specific date, will he accept the all-party climate change Bill that has been published so that we can all get on with the business to which we must pay attention?

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if all the areas awarded with RAPID status have a juvenile diversion programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39288/10]

Written Answers — Juvenile Diversion Programmes: Juvenile Diversion Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if, under the Garda juvenile diversion programmes, his Department has any input into these programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39287/10]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (3 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the new biomass tariffs; if he will confirm whether a State aid submission has been sent to the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40488/10]

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Turn on Deputy Kenny's microphone.

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (4 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the marketing initiatives that have been undertaken by Bord Bia in 2010 and at what cost to improve the food industry's competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40652/10]

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (4 Nov 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when all land will be digitised for the single farm payment scheme and disadvantaged area scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40633/10]