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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of vital national interest, namely, the large scale disconnection of telephone and broadband services throughout the country with a consequent negative economic impact, damage to consumer confidence and the concept of deregulation and the urgent need for the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: What is the position regarding the minerals development Bill, which was to keep legislation in line with the proposal of delivering better government? Yesterday, Deputy Stagg asked about the broadcasting Bill, the heads of which have been approved and a discussion document has been published. Is the deadline for submissions now extended beyond the projected deadline on the document itself,...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It will never happen.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 341: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his future plans for compliance with the Kyoto Protocol; if he is satisfied with the progress to date; if he will take new initiatives to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/06]

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Then the trouble begins.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy could say a lot in 40 seconds.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Chair is about to cut me off before I get started, which is very sad. Updating legislation in the legal area is very important and must be undertaken on an ongoing basis. It is not uncommon to have to refer to Acts that are two centuries old. Incidentally, some of these Acts have stood the test of time well. When we go to amend them we find ourselves in slight difficulty. I do not...

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is what it is.

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct.

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is why we signed it.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of families currently in receipt of rent support in lieu of local authority housing; the number of families on the various local authority housing lists; the number of such houses being provided annually; when he expects house building in the sector to match the total number on the housing list;...

Written Answers — Electronic Voting: Electronic Voting (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to date, including storage, research, promotion, public relations or other associated costs in respect of e-voting; if it is intended to continue with the process of storage and re-examination indefinitely; if offers have been received from other jurisdictions for the technology; if thought has gone...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the possible structural damage and flooding in the vicinity of the retaining wall at Dun Carraig, Leixlip, County Kildare; if he will liaise with Kildare County Council with a view to ascertaining the adequacy of the structure and the elimination of the flooding and its consequent affect on the structure; and if...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in regard to the proposal to alleviate flooding at Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare through the aegis of Kildare County Council or the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31240/06]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that all drinking water throughout the country is of an adequately high standard in terms of quality and pollutants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31233/06]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 337: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to meet in full, current and future domestic water supply needs with particular reference to purification, storage capacity and continuity of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31235/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 332: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to be in a position to utilise methane gas emissions from sewage treatment plants for energy purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31230/06]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects fire fighting services, permanent and part-time, to be fully equipped with the most modern technology in terms of breathing apparatus, sufficient to meet requirements emanating from major accidents or terrorist attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31231/06]

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 334: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has studied the monitoring of air pollution with particular reference to identification of the areas most severely affected; the plans he has to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31232/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (4 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 336: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to address the issue of the inadequacy of the local housing construction programme with particular reference to the need to address the requirements of applicants within a reasonable timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31234/06]