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Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not wish to be disorderly. I will resume my seat, but——

Written Answers — Housing Aid: Housing Aid (13 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the schemes which operate in her Department for providing housing for persons with disabilities, people leaving sheltered accommodation or hospitals either through grants, loans or direct provision; the persons eligible to apply for such schemes; the funding which is available annually for such schemes; and if she will...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 183: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the schemes which operate in his Department for providing housing for persons with disabilities and those leaving sheltered accommodation or hospitals through grants, loans or direct provision; the persons eligible to apply for such schemes; the funding which is available annually for such schemes; and if he...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (18 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent importance, namely, the need for legislation to give new powers to the Environmental Protection Agency to prosecute local authorities that provide a chronically contaminated public water supply.

Written Answers — Fluoridation of Water: Fluoridation of Water (18 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on a recent American study on the addition of fluoride to tap water which found that exposure to fluoride increased the risk of bone cancer in boys; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22316/05]

Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: When will legislation promised by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to establish a special division of the High Court to fast-track dealings on planning problems be introduced?

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an operation for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29587/05]

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 93: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has met electrical and electronic producers and retailers with a view to discussing the implementation of an extra charge on electrical and electronic products that consumers are paying since the implementation of the WEEE Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30675/05]

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: The most important issue is what the Minister said when the scheme was launched. At the time that the measures were announced, he rejected suggestions that the costs of recycling would lead to increased prices for consumers. The reality is that the producers in the electrical and electronic equipment industry have a turnover of approximately €1.6 billion nationally and the Minister has let...

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: My question is why the Minister did not insist that the producers of the equipment would absorb this cost. He said that there would be no increase in price for the consumer. That is the nub of the issue.

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I pay attention to the statements from the Minister. It is his statements that I am talking about.

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister is waffling now.

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister is still waffling.

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister is not answering the question.

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: So do I, but I also want answers.

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Or not to answer, as he chooses.

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Why did the Minister let the producers off paying anything towards this charge? The Minister said there would be no increase in costs to consumers. Given that the Minister is receiving money in VAT from the charges, will he instruct local authorities to designate a special day or period for collection of all electrical and electronic waste throughout the country so that the public can once...

Waste Management. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister is a bad salesman.

Social and Affordable Housing. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: They will not be given homes.

Avian Influenza. (25 Oct 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Minister for his reply. This is an important issue facing the entire country. I welcome the intention of the Minister but what timetable does he envisage? We need more than consideration of these issues. We need a decision from the Minister to proceed with the steps he outlined and if it means banning hunting and closing national parks, so be it. It is essential that we act. The...