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Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: The figure is nonsense and will never be achieved.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: In the light of the fact that he negotiated the programme for Government, one would expect the Taoiseach to be aware of its contents.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: He should then be in a position to answer questions in respect of it.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: Does the Taoiseach include the assumptions on the economy contained in the programme for Government with the 40 commitments relating to various matters made by his predecessor at the Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis six weeks prior to last year's general election?

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: I accept the Taoiseach did not agree with it at the time.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: Does the Taoiseach disagree with the 40 commitments made by the then leader of his party at its Ard-Fheis last year? What new initiatives does the Taoiseach intend to bring forward, particularly in respect of those who are on lengthening waiting lists, in order to kick-start activity in the housing sector? Does he propose to reform the social and affordable housing schemes which are not...

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: The target contained in the programme for Government has been halved.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: The Taoiseach borrowed €3.5 billion in the most recent budget.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: That was not the case. Half of the money borrowed went on the current side.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: That is not correct.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: Will the Taoiseach intervene to ensure the HSE will have funding available in order that it might be able to operate the homeless shelters being built by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government? Under what sort of programme for Government or national strategy does one put in place a system under which such shelters can be built but where the agency responsible for...

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: Tear up one and write another.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: I have asked on a number of occasions about the legislation that needs to be introduced if we are to revamp some of our housing schemes on foot of the 50% reduction in affordable and social housing output.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: The legislation in question was promised in the programme for Government.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: When will the housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill be published? It was promised for this session.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: There is no urgency.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: The Minister should not lecture us.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: This is a very serious issue and I know the Minister is treating it seriously. When was he first briefed on it and when was its seriousness first brought to his attention? The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has been involved with this matter since 2005. It arises from a court case that was struck down in respect of a licence by the Environmental Protection...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: In fairness, everybody is entitled to the information. There are public representatives on all sides of the House, including that of the Minister, who are genuinely concerned and want to be in a position to answer the questions they are being asked by residents.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Phil Hogan: Yes, but what about the public representatives elected by the people?