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Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Is the Taoiseach aware of yesterday's statement by the chief executive officer of the Road Safety Authority that drug-driving could be just as serious as drink-driving?

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: It is appropriate.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: It is appropriate because it is dealing with legislation.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: There are provisions in the Road Traffic Act 2010, passed by the House before the summer, which the Minister must introduce. When will these be activated so that we can address drug-driving which, according to the Road Safety Authority's chief executive officer, is as serious a matter as drink-driving? When will the promised road traffic amendment Bill to make provision for mandatory...

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: It provides for measures to be taken that would facilitate dealing with drug driving.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will outline the origin and purpose of a centre (details supplied); if it is entirely funded by the Health Service Executive; if she has concerns about its operation; and if she will respond to the enclosed letter [36266/10]

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: We will invite the Taoiseach to come to Dublin Central for Hallowe'en. It will be an experience for him.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: When that little contretemps is over, perhaps I will be able to say a word. I ask that the Whips arrange a debate on the Aer Lingus Greenfield cost reduction plan. Today's work-to-rule-----

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I am entitled to ask that the Whips arrange for a debate. This morning, a work-to-rule started. The situation is escalating and Aer Lingus-----

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I am entitled to request the Whips to arrange a debate. This is the Order of Business.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: There is an entitlement to request that there be a debate on an important issue. I am requesting a debate on the Greenfield plan.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I will be finished in a minute. Because of the Greenfield cost reduction plan a work-to-rule by cabin crew started today and Aer Lingus has threatened disciplinary action, including dismissal. The likelihood is that this will escalate rapidly. Will the Minister for Transport come into the House and will the Whips arrange a debate at an early stage so that we can deal with the matter....

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: The last thing we need is to have Dublin Airport involved in a serious industrial dispute. I ask that the Whip respond to that.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I compliment Deputy McManus and commend her on bringing forward an excellent motion. The motion deals with the harsh realities of people's lives in the middle of a recession. We are in the cold winter of a recession, and we are coming into the seasonal winter and facing a number of budgets where this situation will be aggravated. People are not able to heat their homes. Their electricity...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: That is part of the problem. There is no proper understanding of the harsh realities of people's lives as they struggle with the income coming into the home. People are saying they are just not able to meet the bills that are coming through the door, and the biggest bills are the energy and fuel bills. This is a recipe for disaster. For people who are disabled, elderly or ill this will...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: We were told that the criminal justice (female genital mutilation) Bill would be introduced in this session. Will the Tánaiste indicate when it will be published?

Community and Voluntary Sector (14 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: In the words of the Government's White Paper, the community and voluntary sector "contributes to a democratic pluralist society, provides opportunities for the development of decentralised and participative structures and fosters a climate in which the quality of life can be enhanced for all". It is clear that it plays an important role. The sector operates from the ground up and is...

Community and Voluntary Sector (14 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I am sure the Acting Chairman can use it in his own work.

Written Answers — Cultural Events: Cultural Events (14 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, in view of the continuing success of the culture night initiative, if she has given consideration to holding a second culture night each spring, in order to generate further interest in our cultural offerings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36687/10]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (14 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport her plans to increase the volume of overseas visitors to 2007 peak levels as stated in the Government policy document Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35230/10]