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Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: It would allow us replace imports. I ask the Minister to take that point on board before Committee Stage. I now hand over to Deputy Kelly.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a full broadband service will be available in Kinnitty, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16691/10]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (29 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the development of a sustainable forestry sector in view of its importance to farmers to the economy and to the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16782/10]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (29 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the value of the annual forestry premia to forestry owners here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16783/10]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (18 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of the disabled drivers appeals board scheme for 2008 and 2009; the number of appeals that were received, granted or refused; the number of appeals that were still on hand at the end of the year; the cost of the appeals granted; the average cost of each appeal granted; the average time to process appeals; and if he will make a statement...

Departmental Properties (20 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this unusual issue. It will surprise most people to discover that County Laois does not have any direct social welfare office. I ask the Minister to take the opportunity that now presents itself to reverse what I would call the long-established unacceptable practice where the Department of Social Protection,...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (25 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when redundancy payment will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21518/10]

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: It is a very sad day. I want to join with the Taoiseach and other colleagues in expressing our shock at this stage and deep sympathy following the news this morning of Kieran's sad death after a heart attack. I want especially to offer my condolences to his wife Mary, their son in Australia who has been contacted and their four daughters, and also to his mother who is still alive and hale...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (26 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the benefits that will be delivered as a result of the recently announced €3 million grant assistance under the COFORD research programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21862/10]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the part bioenergy will play in reducing Ireland's national emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21861/10]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Kitt. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010, legislation that has only recently come before us and which is moving quickly through the Oireachtas. I understand the Minister is very keen for it to be completed as soon as possible. I will make some observations on the Bill before...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the final date for which construction and other capital expenditure must have been incurred for inclusion in urban renewal, town renewal, seaside renewal, rural renewal, multi-storey car parks, living over the shop, homes, housing for the elderly or infirm, hostels, guest houses, convalescent homes, qualifying private hospitals, qualifying sports...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (2 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance the moneys expended and to whom they were awarded in respect of a property (details supplied) in County Laois; the money received during the same period in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23750/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 2 June 2010, the number of taxpayers, including individuals and companies, who made claims under the following schemes in 2007 and 2008, urban renewal, town renewal, seaside resorts, rural renewal, multistorey car parks, living over the shop, enterprise areas, park and ride, holiday cottages, hotels,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when speech therapy will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26093/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when speech therapy will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26094/10]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding work permits for persons from Romania who come here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28385/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when mortgage interest supplement will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28384/10]

Patient Safety: Motion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion. I am pleased to support what has been said by the Minister and my parliamentary colleagues during the debate so far. It goes without saying that we must first express sympathy with any woman affected by the misdiagnosis of miscarriage. Most of us who saw the various reports on television in recent weeks were immediately affected...

Patient Safety: Motion (Resumed) (30 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: I will not run over time.