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Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: ------to discuss the amendments on waivers.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: The Government guillotined the debate-----

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: -----and denied the parties on the Opposition benches here last December the right even to discuss the possibility of a waiver.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: There is not an inability to pay clause. There is none. Those on disability, the unemployed, pensioners and lone parents are all saddled with the same burden as the millionaire and the banker. This goes to core of the Government.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: The Government has no heart. It does not even have a veneer of cherishing all the children of the nation equally. If one cannot pay, one faces the full rigours of the law. Ordinary law-abiding citizens who do not pay or who cannot afford to pay face the trauma of being dragged through the courts and facing a fine of up to €2,500. If one cannot afford the household charge of €100, one...

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: This is indefensible, unacceptable and will be resisted every step of the way. I would happily pay more income tax-----

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: -----if I thought the Government would put it into good health services and services that are needed. We did not only oppose this unjust tax over the past two nights, we put forward clear viable alternatives at central and local level. I want to leave the Minister of State with the view of Ms Louise Bayliss, a lone parent, a proud mother and an activist in the SPARK organisation that...

Written Answers — Illegal Moneylenders: Illegal Moneylenders (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons prosecuted for illegal money-lending offences during each of the past seven years; the offences for which they were prosecuted; the sentences received on conviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29760/12]

Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: I wish to ask about turf cutting legislation. Last night, Mr. Michael Darcy at Clonmoylan bog had his digger seized-----

Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: It was burned this morning.

Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Mr. Darcy is in hospital.

Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: A plan was put forward by the turf cutters and contractors. Will the Tánaiste ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to work with the contractors to implement their plan and to call off the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS?

Written Answers — European Defence Agency: European Defence Agency (21 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has participated in any discussions regarding the possible establishment of an Operation Headquarters for Common Defence and Security Policy structures; the financial implications such a development would have in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30060/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (21 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on Air Corps activity in supporting the National Parks and Wildlife Service; the number of times that the Air Corps aircraft have been used to assist the NPWS during each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30064/12]

Written Answers — Teaching Council of Ireland: Teaching Council of Ireland (27 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a breakdown of the way money received in teacher's registration fees is currently being used by the Teaching Council. [30972/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the terms of reference for the National Council for Special Education schools appeals process which it intends to have in place for the 2012/2013 school year allocation process; and the input he has had with the NCSE in developing these guidelines. [30973/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (27 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 133: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a report on the Earth Summit at Rio de Janerio; the commitments made and the way in which these commitments will be met [31329/12]

Unfinished Housing Developments (28 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 2: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the completion of ghost estates, including the number of estates with site resolution plans and the number of estates that have completed their site resolution plans. [31372/12]

Local Government Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 5: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the consultation with stakeholders that will take place in preparing his proposals for local government reform; and when will these proposals be ready. [31373/12]

Written Answers — Irish Water: Irish Water (28 Jun 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 157: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of funding the establishment of Irish Water; and the way that it is to be funded. [31327/12]