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Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (21 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: There has been a fall in it, however, between 2015 and 2016.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (21 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: Under outputs and public services activities, to be a little parochial, if I may, the lough in the great heath of Maryborough, better known as the Heath in Portlaoise, which is the proper name for it, was being managed by a local fishing club called the Carp Fishing Club. There has been correspondence from my office to the Minister of State's officials about it. I know one of the officials...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (21 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister of State.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (21 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: On recycling rates, one company is now charging for recycling. Recycling is only the second worst option. We need to reduce our waste. We need to lead in these Houses and start to speak to people about reducing their waste. I get depressed about illegal dumping, the level of which we could see when hedgerows died back this year. My God almighty, it was absolutely disgraceful. There are...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (21 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: What happens in the interim? As China has banned accepting waste, what will happen to the significant volumes of waste that are being generated? Is the waste being stored?

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: It is not.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (27 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has met with representatives from the motor insurance industry with regard to the refusal to insure motor vehicles over ten years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13640/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (27 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement from his Department with insurance companies on the refusal of motor insurers and the excessive loading of insurance to young persons and those in retirement age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13639/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: 416. To ask the Minister for Health when he will undertake the consultation he committed to in December 2017 with local interested parties on the future of the emergency department in Portlaoise hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13997/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: 417. To ask the Minister for Health the progress the HSE has made with establishing the project group representing all stakeholders to develop the plan for Abbeyleix Hospital, County Laois; when this group will meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13998/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: 641. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when funding which was announced three years ago to provide extra space in Mountrath fire station will be released; when approval will be given to Laois County Council for work to proceed at this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13996/18]

Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: Is it possible to submit an amendment on Report Stage?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for further delay in progressing with a new school (details supplied); and the efforts being made to move this building project forward. [14484/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (28 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: 242. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the 2017 or most recent electricity consumption level for the island of Ireland and in Northern Ireland; the most recent annual figure for the different energy sources used in the island and in Northern Ireland that generated this power; and the projected electricity needed in 2030 to supply the Island....

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: I raise the same issue in relation to page 23 of the programme for Government. Homelessness is not just a city issue relating to Dublin and Cork. I note the figures released yesterday for the midlands. It shows that in a one-week period in February there were 85 adults. There are no figures for the numbers of children. It was mentioned there were 60 dependants. This Rebuilding Ireland...

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: -----and when will the Minister face up to the fact that we need rent controls in Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath?

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: I had a homeless person this morning-----

Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: The Bill arises from EU measures known as the Prüm decisions and the State's obligation under them. Essentially, these decisions address the need for member states to share certain data in order to overcome, combat and investigate serious crime. In 2014, the Oireachtas legislated for the sharing of DNA and fingerprint data. The legislation before us today is designed to allow for the...

Affordable Housing: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: Earlier, I raised the figures for homelessness with the Tánaiste. The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government was present when I did so. I pointed out that in one week in February there were 85 adults in emergency accommodation in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford. The figures we received from the Department did not specify the number of homeless children in the four...

Report on Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Motion (29 Mar 2018)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the report today. I welcome the fact that we have it also. It is important. We are all agreed that there is a problem with funding for public sector broadcasting and that something needs to be done. There is one part of it that I would approach differently and I will come to that shortly. That aside, public sector broadcasting needs to be maintained...