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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2009)

Seán Barrett: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason that most children with autism and intellectual disabilities have been turned down for the domiciliary care allowance; if the qualification criteria for the allowance have been changed; the reason for such change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25690/09]

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: All the Taoiseach is doing is shouting and roaring. We do not need lectures from him.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: The Government misrepresented its policies.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: That is what the Government did.

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: Will the Taoiseach give us the real figures?

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: Will he give us the real answer? This is a debating Chamber.

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: We have heard it all before.

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: The Taoiseach's approach is not working.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: Was Deputy Lee's matter not of national importance?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: A third world war would have to break out.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: On that issue, is it proposed to take all Stages of the Bill in September? What is the purpose of publishing the legislation in July if it is not going to be dealt with until September?

Order of Business (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: The suggestion was made that the heads of the Bill would be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service to allow outside opinions to be obtained by the committee which would then prepare a report on the Bill prior to its being debated in the House.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: I am only restating what was suggested to the relevant Minister.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: I congratulate Deputy Tuffy on this amendment, which typifies the sort of problems we come across as public representatives. It is somewhat similar to noise pollution where people are pestered by a bad neighbour. Very often one finds this in a housing estate where somebody does not mind their garden but has these large trees that interfere and it causes untold hassle. As Deputy Tuffy said,...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: The Minister is introducing legislation, which I support, on gangs and the nuisance they cause to ordinary members of society. These are irresponsible people who annoy ordinary decent people who want to live their lives without any hassle. There comes a point where a person must be told by another that he or she has, say, seven days to deal with an issue or will be fined. I do not believe...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: He was not elected by the people.

Land and Conveyancing Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: I welcome this amendment. The Master of the High Court and several senior High Court judges have expressed dismay at the cases where borrowers have not appeared or lodged a defence in respect of repossession orders. The Circuit Court is a more appropriate place to deal with this issue rather than the High Court. The whole area, however, is something that the Minister and Government will...

Land and Conveyancing Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: It is obvious from the detailed presentation made by Deputy Charles Flanagan on behalf of Fine Gael that this party has dealt comprehensively with the various requests put to us on this issue. While everybody has sympathy for retailers at a time when the economy is in the current state, it would be irresponsible of us to try to achieve something which ultimately could cause more problems,...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Transport if he proposes to amend the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 and specifically the (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) in order that he can exercise influence in the way national car tests are arranged; the reason roadworthy four year old cars, many of which have low mileage, must be included; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (2 Jul 2009)

Seán Barrett: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps he will take to deal with the number of qualified primary teachers who are finding it impossible to obtain a teaching post, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the reason for the spiralling number of unemployed primary teachers is the promised decrease in the pupil-teacher ratio, which failed to materialise;...