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Flood Response Reports. (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister for his reply. As I understand it, 11 or 12 local authorities have not responded to the Minister.

Flood Response Reports. (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I was trying to count them as the Minister read them out and I think they amount to 11 or 12.

Flood Response Reports. (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I assume the Minister wrote to each local authority. It would be acceptable and understandable, given the workload faced by local authorities, not just with the flooding but taking into account the Christmas period and the snow and inclement weather that their priorities might have been to deal with the emergencies they faced rather than to write reports. What will happen to the information?...

Flood Response Reports. (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister for his supplementary comments. The emergency situation comes down to two single factors, one is the emergency plans themselves and the other is risk assessment. The latter determines the level and ultimately the quantity of the response. The reports being sent to the Minister are intended to capture information on both those matters and how the emergency responses...

FÁS Training Programmes. (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I welcome the Minister's response to Deputy Terence Flanagan on taking this to the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. I imagine that the intent of this question and what is proposed is to complement existing local services rather than to replace them. On a similar theme, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment's reply to a parliamentary question of mine...

Social and Affordable Housing. (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: The Minister of State said that in April 2009 he gave directions to local authorities-----

Social and Affordable Housing. (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: -----regarding the disposal of what was becoming a bottleneck in the affordable homes sector, with some 3,000 properties held in stock at the end of the year. The Minister did not speak about discounting prices in April because I raised the issue with him and was told he had indicated to local authorities that they should do anything but drop the price. The current difficulty arises from...

Social and Affordable Housing. (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: The Minister of State said local authorities could not take the hit when they reduce the price of a property by finding money from somewhere else. However, local authorities should go back to developers so that the latter can take their share of the hit. The Minister of State seems comfortable with developers holding onto agreements made at the height of the property bubble and holding...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in relation to his failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages of these cases; if fines are pending in relation to judgements against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staffing: Local Authority Staffing (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 40: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of permanent staff and temporary staff employed by each local authority in 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the number of staff cuts in each local authority area since the General Election of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2456/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the Adoption Bill 2009 will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the formal submissions that have been received in regard to this Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2860/10]

Written Answers — Smart Meters: Smart Meters (26 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the installation of pilot scheme smart electronic meters; when same will be rolled out to every home as per the Programme for Government; the cost of the pilot scheme and the estimated cost for the roll out to every home; the geographic locations of the pilot scheme; if this will...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (26 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he continues to be opposed to nuclear power; the overall percentage of energy used that was imported in 2008 and 2009; the amount of same that was from nuclear power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3426/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a priority appointment in the rheumatology department of Cork University Hospital will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if this condition will be considered under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2971/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of orthodontic services at St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork; the length of time the service has been without an orthodontist; when an orthodontist will be appointed; if this will be a full-time appointment; the extent of the waiting list at the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be available for persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3027/10]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (26 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 491: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of personal injuries claims settled by each local authority in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 involving incidents related to roads and footpaths and other claims; the number of settlements concluded by way of tribunal, court or out of court settlement; the range and average value of payments made...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (26 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 492: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the housing related legislation expected to come before Dáil Éireann in 2010; if he will indicate a proposed schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3199/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Levies: Local Authority Levies (26 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 508: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of development levies owed to each local authority for the years 2007, 2008 and any indicative figure for 2009; the estimated provision for bad or doubtful debts; the number of the accounts due that are in excess of €5 million; if each local authority reported on development levies in their...

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputy McManus.