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Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I wish to share my speaking time with Deputies Joanna Tuffy and Martin Ferris. Listening this afternoon to the Minister of State's contribution on Second Stage, to Deputy Phil Hogan and to the Joe Duffy show last week, one would have a certain degree of trepidation as to what will happen here in the House this afternoon. There is a significant difference between what is a good idea and what...

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Transport when the chief executive officer, CEO, for the Dublin Transport Authority, DTA, will be appointed; the estimated salary for the new, CEO of the DTA; the person he plans to appoint to the board of the DTA; the mechanism for appointing members of the public to the DTA board and advisory body; when he will publish promised legislation to transform...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: As I mentioned just before the debate was adjourned, I wish to share time with Deputies Joanna Tuffy and Martin Ferris. How much time remains in my slot?

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Previously, I was discussing the manner in which the Bill has been managed to date and the need for clarity. I seek clarity in this Second Stage debate regarding the real intention behind the measure that has been introduced by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. However, I also seek specific clarity on a particular matter. During the last Question Time in...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, subsection (1), between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: "(a) a dwelling let as a temporary self-catering holiday dwelling,". This matter came to the attention of many Members. A series of tidying up measures have been already taken because of the speed at which the legislation is being passed. In the Seanad it had to be tidied up in respect of...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I would like to withdraw amendment No. 2 in favour of the Fine Gael amendment, which is better in scope in that it refers to Fáilte Ireland-registered properties, which sets a standard and ensures such a standard into the future.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 2a: In page 4, subsection (1), between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: "(b) a building which is intrinsically of significant scientific, historical, architectural or aesthetic interest, and which is unoccupied on the date of commencement of this section and in respect of which the owner bona fide intends to apply to have the building approved as an approved...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: The amendment does not relate to castles, moats or Georgian or Victorian mansions. There are a number of small cottages and dwellings which would have come into people's possession by means of inheritance or whatever and which, in light of the level of refurbishment they require, could not be regarded as habitable. If they were to be refurbished to modern standards, their natural heritage...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 9: In page 7, subsection (4)(a)(iii), line 5, after "granted" to insert "or separation agreement entered into". As it stands, the section fails to recognise separation agreements and seems to put a premium on a court order or judicial separation. The Labour Party believes this is discrimination against people who are separated by agreement and that view travels well...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: In response to the Minister's comments on the issue, it appears he is saying people should pay either the €200 or the court costs. The notion of somebody having to go through an expensive court process to receive an exemption they should have been granted in the legislation is bizarre. The same is true with regard to the fact that the Minister says he will give guidance to local...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 10: In page 7, subsection (4)(b), between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: "separation agreement" means an agreement in writing which provides for the spouses concerned living separately and apart from each other.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason he has not appointed a new chairman for the Dublin Port Company; when the appointment will be made for this job in view of the challenges facing Dublin and all of the national ports at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28407/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the public attention surrounding the examinership of a company (details supplied) and the issues relating to depositors and the potential that finances required to fund the scheme of arrangement proposed by the examiner will emanate from Anglo Irish bank, he will ensure that the bank and the company will act in the wider public...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue which has been raised from the sale of bioethanol fuels; the way the revenues raised compare with the targets set in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29238/09]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of outpatients who have been referred to the National Treatment Purchase Fund in regard to each hospital in the Health Service Executive south area in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29239/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 279 of 9 June 2009 and the subsequent response from the Health Service Executive of 23 of June 2009, her views on whether it is acceptable that a 76 year old person should be put on a waiting list of 18 months approximately before being assessed for treatment; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has lodged an appeal in regard to disability payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29702/09]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 720: To ask the Minter for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the incremental purchase scheme as presented in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 will be applicable, on its commencement, to existing residents of voluntary housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28806/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (9 Jul 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 721: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Housing Finance Agency is applying interest rates of the order of 11% to local authority loans despite the reductions in European Central Bank interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28833/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Sep 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30926/09]