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Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is a laugh.

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In the wake of the publication of the report by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on the lacklustre performance regarding broadband provision, would it be possible to introduce the relevant legislation, the electronic communications Bill, at the earliest possible date in order that the Minister could confess to the House his sins in regard to the...

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am coming to it. Two issues arise. First, it would be in breach of the Broadcasting Act if the RTE Authority gave special concessions to Government Ministers to facilitate them. If it goes on much longer, Ministers will interview each other on radio programmes.

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It would be even more serious if the Government was leaning on RTE to facilitate Ministers on programmes like "Today with Pat Kenny", where it is almost mandatory for a Minister to appear every day.

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I have not mentioned the legislation yet.

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The broadcasting authority Bill is the legislation. When it comes into the House, let it be clear that we cannot accept a situation in the run up to a general election where the Government is facilitated by the public broadcasting authority. Any attempt to do that will be stoutly resisted.

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Of course the Tánaiste does not agree because soft interviews are the order of the day for that side of the House and they are in breach of the Broadcasting Act. If the Government is muzzling RTE, it should not be.

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999: Motion (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It was the first thing the Government did.

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has examined the contributory factors to the continuous increase in house prices; his plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9516/06]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to liquidate the e-voting system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9515/06]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of centres here at which electronic voting equipment is stored; the cost per annum in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9735/06]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he can quantify the saving to the Exchequer in terms of storage and security costs in the event of the liquidation of the electronic voting equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9736/06]

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to upgrade, repair and restore the obelisk at Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9725/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a cheque will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of clothing allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9728/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason rent allowance has been reduced in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9727/06]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the planting of trees with a high carbon trapping potential with a view to enhancing Ireland's compliance with Kyoto; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9732/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if methane gas seepage from the sewerage system at Leixlip, County Kildare has been satisfactorily resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9730/06]

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he or his Department have had discussions with Kildare County Council in regard to the completion of drainage and cleaning works at the Slate River, Allenwood, County Kildare; when it is intended the works will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9731/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for waste to energy conversion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9733/06]

Written Answers — Water Supply: Water Supply (8 Mar 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total domestic water storage capacity, the estimated daily domestic and industrial use; if he has satisfied himself that adequate storage facilities are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9734/06]