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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (1 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. The development of renewables, including wind energy, is at the heart of this Government's energy policy. The availability of indigenous, sustainable power is a valuable national asset and is vital for achieving energy security, emissions reductions and economic renewal through job creation. The construction of wind farms is subject to the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (1 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: One of the reasons we consider legislation is not appropriate is that the technology and scientific knowledge is changing so quickly. The reason the guidelines need to be reviewed is because technology has changed. Masts are higher and a lot of elements of the technology have changed. There are variations in noise levels and their effects, depending on the turbines in place. With...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank Deputy Kirk for the opportunity to address this issue. Unfortunately, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, is unable to be here as he is in London at a number of tourism promotional events but this is a project the Minister is well aware of and has engaged with significantly over the past year. As I am sure all Members of this House will now be well...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I was in Carlingford over the summer and it is indeed a beautiful part of the country. I also know that this project is important to this Government and the Government of Northern Ireland. Deputies from all parties in County Louth have been strongly promoting the project for some time. It was Louth County Council, together with its Northern Ireland partners, East Border Region and Newry...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I just said the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, has indicated he would be willing to consider helping. He has made the point that there would have to be a contribution from Northern Ireland, helping to make up some of the shortfall, however. My understanding is a proposal needs to be put by the two local authorities to the two governments. I realise funding needs to be drawn down as quickly as...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is not anybody's fault that the tenders came in at a much higher level than was expected. If a proposal can be put together quickly, the Minister has indicated that he is willing to consider it.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy's party did a lot of damage to it when it was in government.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: That is hardly fair. It does a lot more than that.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: For clarification, they are not included in the figures.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Some of the bondholders were burned.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: The party was founded in the Deputy's constituency.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Has the Deputy forgotten about the party of which he was once a member?

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the fact that everyone who has spoken in this debate feels very passionately about the crucial importance of addressing this very serious problem for many of our fellow citizens. The Government has taken action across a number of areas, including engagement with the banks, requiring them to develop and apply sustainable measures to assist customers in mortgage arrears, personal...

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is a solution that allows people to stay in their own homes. What Deputy Collins and others appear to be proposing is the provision to certain debtors of a capital asset at a low cost or, in some cases, no cost at all. There is the risk in the Deputy's Bill that a means of evading payment might be provided to debtors who may actually be able to meet their financial obligations. Our...

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: They were here before the Deputy came into the Chamber.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: They were here for the start of the debate when the Deputy was not.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Deputy Ross was not in the Chamber all the time.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: One never sees Deputy Ross during any other Private Members' business debates.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I have not been here on my own.

Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: We have introduced personal insolvency legislation to deal with this issue.