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- National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: It could have had. That is the point.
- National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: There has been no legislation for four years but we are expected to deal with a Bill in four months.
- National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: I thank the Minister of State and his officials, particularly for their briefings on this before Christmas.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: I thought the Deputy had one.
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: I wish to share time with Deputy Upton. I commend Deputies Naughten, Durkan, Bruton, O'Dowd, Olivia Mitchell and their Fine Gael colleagues on bringing forward the Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007 and highlighting the critical importance of developing a vibrant Irish bio-fuels industry. The transport sector across the world is heavily dependent on oil, with approximately 90% of...
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Exactly. Does it mean that 5.74% of Ireland's transport market will be supplied by bio-fuels by 2009? In urban areas we are concerned about the way garage forecourts have been sold off for residential development. If the Government was serious about bio-fuels, it would ensure a good network of petrol stations exists because the public will only be able to benefit from this idea if fuel is...
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: There is no need to do that but we should change the planning laws to state that each significant area should have a petrol forecourt â there is nothing wrong with that â and it should have a hotel as well. Perhaps the Minister of State has not noticed what his Government is doing in this city and other areas but it is taking away some of the services we need. I support the provision of...
- Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: That is my reading of the situation and, in spite of my slight Dublin accent, I am from a rural background so I was concerned about the bad situation in which many farmers found themselves. Why does the Minister not mandate some of his officials to develop a clear plan to implement a bio-fuels obligation? He spoke about a long period of consultation but it is too late for that. Perhaps the...
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if reform of the Irish curriculum will include the introduction of a separate subject covering the literature and culture associated with the language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5068/07]
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will introduce changes in the curriculum and examination of Irish at post-primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5067/07]
- Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the nightly intimidation of local residents at an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 17 by an anti-social gang will be brought to an end through the sanctions available to local gardaÃ. [4796/07]
- Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will a statement on continuing nightly episodes of anti-social and criminal behaviour at a residential estate (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [4797/07]
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to publish a Green Paper on the future of the postal service and the national post office network. [4791/07]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had contacts with the Dublin city manager and Dublin City Council regarding their innovative and foresighted proposal to create a WiFi zone in Dublin city; and if financial support will be available from his Department to the city government if this is requested. [4792/07]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the services and supports provided by her Department to children on the autistic spectrum across the northside of Dublin city and in Fingal county; and the way provision will be made for the 60 children and families on the waiting list for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [4793/07]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the funding and supports needed by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and the reason a promised response to this school's parents committee has not been forthcoming. [4794/07]
- Energy Resources. (14 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: He knows everything about fishing.
- Energy Resources. (14 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: He closed down the fishing industry.
- Postal Service. (14 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had contacts with the Irish Postmasters Union; his views on the current conditions in terms non-automation for postmasters and postmistresses; if he has had discussions with An Post or the IPU regarding the decision of the postmasters and postmistresses not to handle the new financial services and...
- Postal Service. (14 Feb 2007)
Tommy Broughan: The remaining 1,300 postmasters and postmistresses have voted overwhelmingly not to engage with the Fortis project because of the dire circumstances in which they find themselves. Next Tuesday they, along with their families and supporters, will protest outside Leinster House at the Minister's management of the network for the past three years. The Minister claims he has no plans to publish...