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Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Where is he now?

Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: They travel in packs.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she received an application for nursing home rebate from a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; when a reference number will be provided in order that the applicant can avail of the help desk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13987/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow is entitled to entitlements under the national reserve for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13839/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will review a decision for income supplement for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13986/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the decentralisation of the Irish Prison Service to Longford; if the post of coordinator of education in prisons continues to exist; the person with responsibility for this post; if it is the intention to create a new post arising from the decentralisation process; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the rule against perpetuities will be repealed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13842/08]

Written Answers — Registration of Architects: Registration of Architects (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 631: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the Building Control Act 2007 to remove anomalies regarding membership of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13843/08]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (17 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 662: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views in respect of the implementation of the waste tyre regulations; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the independent tyre wholesalers regarding these measures; and if he will intervene to address those concerns. [14559/08]

Ministerial Transport. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: That is not too bad.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress he has made to date in 2008 in achieving the 3% annual reduction in greenhouse gases as laid out in the programme for Government; if the Government is on track to meet this target; the further initiatives planned for 2008 to meet the set target; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: First, will the Minister give us some indication of what the reduction in CO2 emissions will be in regard to policies he has introduced since he became Minister such as the light bulb, motor tax and building regulations initiatives? What does he expect those particular measures will mean in terms of reductions in CO2 emissions? Second, if there are various reasons he cannot meet his target,...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: I agree this is a very serious matter and that is the reason I wish to establish the measures the Minister intends to take to help meet the targets outlined in the programme for Government. In the course of his initial reply, the Minister said he had challenging decisions to make to achieve those objectives. What was the Minister thinking of and what measures will be required to meet those...

Local Authority Housing. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority housing starts for 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; his projections of local authority housing starts for the rest of 2008 and for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14406/08]

Local Authority Housing. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: The Minister of State outlined a very rosy picture as regards matters relating to housing, particularly when he is aware that many local authorities will not engage in any new housing starts during the current year and will merely be asked to complete those that are already under construction. There will not be any new initiatives. My local authority was directed by the Department to...

Local Authority Housing. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: The Minister of State should be aware that a commitment was given in 2016 that 60,000 new houses would be built between 2007 and 2009. The Government does not have a hope of fulfilling that commitment on the basis of what he has just stated. Does the Minister of State agree that the number of housing starts for 2008 has been dramatically reduced and that the rental subsidy scheme is a...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the assertion that the agriculture sector will not play a significant role in achieving the EU 20% reduction target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14407/08]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: In the course of his discussions with the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security, the Minister said he envisaged low impact agriculture as part of the contribution towards reducing carbon emissions. Perhaps the Minister can explain what he means by low impact agriculture because the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food certainly does not know about it.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: In the context of her contribution to the committee, she indicated that she is exploring a number of options but she has not been specific. Following his discussions about these matters with the Minister, Deputy Coughlan, will the Minister indicate what specific proposals we can expect from the agricultural sector to help reduce carbon emissions in 2008 and 2009? At this stage, I am sure...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (22 Apr 2008)

Phil Hogan: Transport and agriculture have been highlighted as the major contributors to carbon emissions. Obviously, the Minister's discussions with his counterpart in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food have yielded little in terms of what is required to meet our targets in the agricultural sector. Is the Minister getting full co-operation from his Cabinet colleagues in order to meet...