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Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

Frank Feighan: We already do.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

Frank Feighan: I also welcome the Bill and I support any measure designed to improve our environment. The Bill goes a long way towards addressing that. The purpose of the Bill is to provide a permanent legislative basis for motor tax increases, effective from 1 February 2008 and under a financial resolution passed by the Dáil on 5 December 2007, and to provide for a new motor tax system based on CO2...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

Frank Feighan: I always find Wexford to be warmer than Roscommon. I left Boyle, which is on the N4 and drove through Athlone, Tullamore, Portlaoise and on into Enniscorthy. On the way home I decided I would use the N11 and the M50. Despite the fact that the latter route is up to 50 miles longer, the return trip was 50 minutes shorter. A community without a motorway or a dual carriageway is being...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (27 Nov 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 17: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the length of time it will take to establish a mechanical and biological treatment system on the scale which would only leave 400,000 tonnes of waste for incineration; if this system will be established in time to meet EU landfill directives; the estimated cost of establishing MBT on this scale; and if he...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Nov 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason no acknowledgement has been received to a query e-mailed to her Department on 6 November 2008 regarding orthodontic treatment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43264/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Nov 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision and retention of cancer services in the north west, particularly at Sligo General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the existing position there. [43331/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Nov 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure a final appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [43332/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (27 Nov 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed in the EPA on a yearly basis. [43334/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 29 October 2008 if he has the recommendations from the working group; if so, if he will provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43698/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if REP scheme four payments will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon before Christmas 2008. [43430/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (3 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the deadline of 31 December 2008 for persons who have been approved for a farm waste management grant; if he has made approaches to the European Commission seeking an extension of time for those who have been approved for a farm waste management grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of broadband in the town of Carrigallen, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44094/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (4 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will appoint a second consultant neurologist in Sligo General Hospital in view of the needs in the north west. [44550/08]

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (4 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a house (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and when he envisages this much needed facility will be re-instated. [44600/08]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (4 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in relation to health problems highlighted by national miners covering health problems arising from industry working conditions in mines in Arigna and Kilkenny and Tipperary colliers, he will establish a redress board to handle their concerns. [44617/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim relating to the grant under the farm waste management scheme. [44618/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the provision of an autism specific class for a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim in view of the large number of second and third class special needs pupils in the school. [44551/08]

Consumer Issues: Motion (9 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: I welcome this important debate. The Minister comes from a very different background from mine. She has a political background, whereas I have a business background. Political futures are uncertain but the future for small business is certain. It consists of turning the key in the door. I am from a town like any other small town. It had pubs, shoe shops, newsagents, butchers and so...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (9 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the current staffing services are retained at Health Service Executive headquarters in Manorhamilton and that extra services be centred at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44688/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (10 Dec 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no funding available for the support of local orchestras and local brass and reel bands; the reason funding for these bands is not available through the Arts Council or his Department; and if funding will be made available for these community based organisations. [45532/08]