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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (21 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: I will give the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism some information in a minute. I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the serious crisis in regard to the compilation of the electoral register throughout the country as a result of which hundreds of thousands of people have been removed from the electoral register,...

Order of Business (21 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Given that a young woman, a constituent of mine, was gunned down outside her home, that a paedophile is at large in my constituency and that there have been 21 savage murders in the country this year, when will the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill be introduced? In the meantime, what protection will be given to the public?

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (21 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will review and improve the compensation package proposed for drift net fishermen particularly in areas like the south east where historic and modest fisheries are being terminated following the Government decision on the report of the Independent Salmon Group; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (21 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department has held discussions with the energy and exploration departments of experienced oil and gas provinces like Norway, Denmark, Newfoundland or the UK in relation to the development of exploration expertise in the public service and the licensing and management of national fossil fuel exploration...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (21 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 230: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason neighbourhood watch brochures are no longer available for distribution within participating estates in north County Dublin; if he will confirm that one of the sponsors has withdrawn his financial support; if he will confirm that to date his Department has failed to come up with necessary funding...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance the rate of income tax paid by persons earning in excess of €100,000 per annum and upwards in bands of €20,000 per annum from the year 2000 to date in 2006, distinguishing between single persons and couples, between PAYE taxpayers and persons who are self employed and including taxpayers paying 0% and taxpayers paying tax at 20% and below;...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the breach of international law involved in the EU granting of fishing and exploitation concessions in territorial waters of the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic. [39534/06]

Written Answers — Educational Planning: Educational Planning (28 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of new primary schools in Louth Meath that will be needed to cater for estimated population growth over the next 10 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40148/06]

Written Answers — Educational Planning: Educational Planning (28 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the Area Development Plan for north Dublin, south Louth and east Meath is only due to commence in December 2006 in view of the fact that the need for such a plan was identified in 2004 and the specific and urgent need for a new school in Laytown was pointed out in that year also; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Waste Water Treatment: Waste Water Treatment (28 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 569: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he responded to the decision of the European Court of Justice Case C282/05 Commission [i]v[/i]. Ireland, for [i]inter alia [/i]not having an authorisation system for discharges from urban waste water treatment plants and other waste water infrastructures. [40362/06]

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: I support this amendment. Most of the points on it were made the last day. Perhaps the Minister of State will respond and we will take it from there.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: It is not quite good enough to state there is no change in the practice. The practice in regard to subvention and the need for it are critical. There is a major problem at present. The Minister and the Minister of State promised further detailed legislation to deal with this issue but we have not seen it. Perhaps the Minister of State will give a solemn commitment in respect of that Bill...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: We are talking about the value of a person's house and its valuation. How will we provide the subvention? That is a major problem as far as I am concerned. We had hoped the Minister of State would look more favourably on the amendment which was dealt with on Committee Stage but I regret he is not prepared to do so.

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that sufficient support is being made available to the organic sector; her views on the fact that Ireland is still importing up to 70% of its organic food; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40520/06]

Written Answers — Horticulture Industry: Horticulture Industry (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the possible effects on the horticulture industry here if a proposed landfill (details supplied) in north Dublin goes ahead; her plans to make a submission on the issue to the Environmental Protection Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40549/06]

Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ryan: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the situation regarding the development of a National Conference Centre on Spencer Dock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40828/06]

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: It is no wonder the Taoiseach is smiling.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: May I make another contribution?

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: That is if the person wins the national lottery.

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2006)

Seán Ryan: When will legislation be published?