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Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The Ceann Comhairle presided over this debate last Thursday and many have commented on the quality of the response we received. The Minister could have addressed the issue in this House or he could have gone to Haulbowline and called on the county manager and the CEO of the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, to join him and see what could be done.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The Minister is to meet residents this afternoon and I welcome that but he should also tell us in this House what is to happen.

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (1 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the deadline for the farm waste management scheme in view of the fact that many applicants to the scheme have been unable to secure contractors to carry out work before the scheme deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25557/08]

Written Answers — Pesticide Use: Pesticide Use (1 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the proposals to revise pesticide authorisation laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25556/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to the recent media advertisement placed by the Mercy University Hospital, Cork, to make available approximately 2,000 square metres of clinical space in its main building for clinic or other treatment purposes, the cost of developing this space, the purpose for which the area was originally intended; if the purpose of this...

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (1 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the designation status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the timeframe in place for the appointment of a design team; and if, in reference to a letter sent by the chairperson of the school's board of management, he will meet with the board before the commencement of the new school year in September 2008; and if he will...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputy Kathleen Lynch.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: This is certainly a public health issue and is possibly the most significant one that has arisen in the State in a long time, if not ever. When the story broke last week, it presented an opportunity for the Minister to show some leadership. Instead of showing leadership, he engaged in a blame game and blamed the local newspaper that broke the story. He blamed the contractor and also...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: We are the only ones doing our job this week.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The Government changed in 1997.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister for his response. I welcome that he will put a timeframe on this. Can he tell us when that timeframe will be set, how much the cost of the works will be and the extent of those works? Second, on a question I put to him earlier, I have been informed this morning that the contractor is due to resume work on Monday morning. Can the Minister confirm to the House whether...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: That was never answered.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Housing or a hotel has been suggested.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Ombudsman: Defence Forces Ombudsman (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the 2007 annual report of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26016/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Defence his views, further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 22 May 2008, on a pilot project whereby military personnel would visit first level and second level schools with a view to familiarising students with the wide range of activities carried out by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26015/08]

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government explained this week that a problem has arisen in respect of the Attorney General and that the amending regulation is intended to tidy up legal issues. I listened to a discussion of environmental impact studies on "Morning Ireland" and I accept that the intent behind this is to prevent duplication in the planning process....

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Will the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill come before the House before the Dáil goes into recess next week? The Minister, Deputy Gormley, met with residents in Cork last week——

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: ——and stated that mechanisms allowing them to purchase their homes under the tenant purchase scheme would be put in place, but there is no legislation.

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: While listening to Deputy Flanagan talking about the weather, it is true that on a day in the first week of July——

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: —— and considering the weather, one must restate one's commitment to tackle climate change, given that it is pouring from the heavens outside. The term "climate change" has become part of daily discourse. However, what are people saying when they use the term? In particular, how does it connect to them on a day-to-day level? One aspect to be feared is that people may consider tackling...