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Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: The report of the national task force on obesity was launched a month ago. At the launch, the Taoiseach took personal responsibility to implement various recommendations. Will the Taoiseach update the House on the current state of the recommendations? Is it possible to have a debate on this important report?

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Taoiseach has taken personal responsibility for the implementation.

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Hear, hear.

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am delighted to have the opportunity to say a few words on this motion. I welcome the fact that many new houses are being built in Ireland at present. However, as has been pointed out, supply has outstripped demand and there are now 30,000 vacant houses. The new housing surge is welcome and is driving much of the economy, especially in rural Ireland. That said, I am concerned by the level...

Reform of the Competition Act 2002: Motion (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: I compliment my colleague, Deputy Hogan, on his introduction of this timely motion. The high cost of doing business has been acknowledged in several public policy reports. Over the past number of years, the Irish inflation rate has exceeded that of most other EU economies. While the current level of inflation in Ireland is in line with that of the euro zone and the United Kingdom, the cost...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the ESB, Iarnród Éireann or other bodies or agencies with a view to expanding the scope and scale of telecommunications services countrywide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34511/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (16 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the European Rugby Cup competition will continue to be televised free to air; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34277/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the disadvantaged payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34931/05]

Sports Capital Programme. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when funding will be provided to enable the proposed campus Ireland project to commence at Abbotstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35007/05]

Sports Capital Programme. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Whereas I am pleased with the Minister's reply to some extent, I am somewhat disappointed that provision was not made in today's Estimates for the sports campus development. However, the Minister has indicated provision for it will be made in the budget and I look forward to such an announcement. I stress the importance of this facility for Irish sport. It is vital that it is provided to...

Sports Capital Programme. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister believe a realistic start will be made on the sports campus in 2006? Will the Minister give a commitment or a strong indication that money will be provided for this development in the budget? The Minister mentioned a necklace of facilities, and I ask him his plans for regional facilities throughout Ireland. It is one thing to have a campus in Abbotstown but another to look...

Sports Stadium. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the timescale for the provision of the new stadium at Lansdowne Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35008/05]

Sports Stadium. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Minister for his detailed reply and his invitation to both Deputy Wall and I to the launch of the Lansdowne Road project, of which we were supportive. In light of the recent fire on the northern terrace, does the Minister agree the stadium is on borrowed time and could be described as an aging stadium? In reality, there is only one stand — the east — as the west stand and both...

Performing Arts. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the Minister's response. Does he agree it is critical that the State moves as soon as possible to acquire the facilities from UCD? I understand the UCD authorities are very anxious to move the medical and engineering faculties to Belfield as soon as possible and they await direction from the State. I remind the Minister that if the State had acquired some of the property beside the...

Performing Arts. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Is it premature for the Minister to indicate the cost involved in acquiring the buildings?

Sport and Recreational Development. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: If there is one area in which an all-island body could be justified, it is the area of greyhound racing. Those who support greyhound racing in Northern Ireland come from both communities. It is one sport that attracts universal support from both communities. I am confident the Minister agrees with me on the great potential that exists for an all Ireland greyhound racing body. Is the Minister...

Sport and Recreational Development. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: In case we do not revisit this issue for some time, if the Northern Ireland Assembly is re-established would the Minister for the remainder of his time in office establish the investigation and putting in place of the type of body that would benefit racing in all parts of the country as a new priority?

Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister believe it would be wise to have an audit of our existing facilities to determine whether they meet international training requirements and to determine the number that would be suitable? Having done so, he could, through the International Olympic Committee, inform the various teams that will be participating in the Olympic Games in London of the availability of our...

National Conference Centre. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the appointment of the successful tenderer for the provision of the proposed national conference centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34586/05]

National Conference Centre. (17 Nov 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the announcement. I am sure the Minister will agree that the existence of a national conference centre would add approximately €60 million to the Irish economy and create and support approximately 3,000 jobs. Will he be more specific regarding the provisional preferred tenderer? Might it transpire that negotiations will break down between the Government and the provisional...