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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 7th Environmental Action Programme: Discussion (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Macken for his presentation. Having read the background information to the action programme and listened to Mr. Macken's presentation, I have a couple of questions for him. Perhaps Mr. Macken would give a brief explanation of the dossier on cars and vans. We are currently experiencing problems with cars and vans, although they are regulatory rather than environmental problems....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 7th Environmental Action Programme: Discussion (30 Apr 2013)

Brian Stanley: I accept what Mr. Macken is saying about there being a broad brush. However, on the energy-efficiency issue and the amount of energy used in Northern Europe, never mind Ireland, which fares very badly by comparison with other countries, we need to catch up. Mr. Macken referred to a brown economy. Ours is purple; that is the fact of the matter. While some progress has been made through...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Unfinished Housing Developments (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 2. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of unfinished estates; if he will provide a breakdown of the stage of completion that these are at; the estates that are categorised as unfinished; the timeframe for completion of outstanding work in those estates classified as unfinished estates; and if he will make extra funding available to local authorities...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Unfinished Housing Developments (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. She mentioned the progress. A report was done in June 2011 and I admit the Government inherited a difficult situation with regard to unfinished estates dotted throughout the country, including my county of Laois which has 70 unfinished estates. I have also studied the progress report published in July 2012. I am anxious to find out where we are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Unfinished Housing Developments (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: I am seeking answers to those specific questions. Does the Minister agree on the need for legislation? We have 33,000 empty houses in unfinished estates, while 100,000 family units are on the housing waiting list. Can we not put legislation in place to make a match between them? There is a precedent with the Land Commission whereby unused land was bought by the State and leased out to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Unfinished Housing Developments (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: May I ask a supplementary question?

Other Questions: Property Taxation Exemptions (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: There is limited consistency in the designation of estates. The Minister of State indicated that the survey was carried out by the Department in conjunction with local authorities. Parts of the Rockview estate in Portlaoise lack footpaths but the property tax is supposed to be used to provide footpaths and lighting, which comes from the roads budget in every county council with which I am...

Other Questions: Property Taxation Exemptions (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: I welcome that.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Remuneration (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 54. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that would be saved by the public Exchequer if there was to be a cap of €100,000 on wages in local authorities. [20431/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 180. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí assigned to Monasterevin Garda Station, County Kildare; and the total number of Gardaí assigned for the whole county. [20614/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 182. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are designated hours of opening for Monasterevin Garda Station, County Kildare; and what are these hours. [20616/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Numbers (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 181. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vehicles designated for use by Gardaí stationed in Monasterevin, County Kildare. [20615/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales Legislation (1 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 183. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider amending legislation in order to restrict the granting of licences to outlets selling alcohol. [20617/13]

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: It was a question.

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: Where have you been for the past three years?

Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the Bill, which will increase the power of local councillors. Sinn Féin wants stronger local government and seeks the transfer of decision making powers to local councils that are adequately funded through progressive taxation and rates. We want the maximum devolution of power and functions to local government. The Putting People First document is light on detail on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Point System (2 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 37. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish the report in to allegations that a large number of penalty points were removed by senior Gardaí without an adequate explanation. [20848/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Divorce Process (2 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 39. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review the length of time a married couple have to be separated before they can attain a divorce. [20851/13]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak to the Bill. Sinn Féin supports the Turn Off the Red Light campaign, which the party discussed at length at our recent Ard-Fheis. The Bill needs to be matched with resources if it is to make a difference to those who are trapped in prostitution, most of whom are women. Our efforts to protect and support the individuals involved in...

Other Questions: Defence Forces UN Missions (7 May 2013)

Brian Stanley: 97. To ask the Minister for Defence the timeframe the most recently deployed personnel to Mali will be based there. [21291/13]