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- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: It is on section C of the list.
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: Many people's lives are being made difficult by the noise that is made by their neighbours. It would be useful to get this legislation on the Statute Book as soon as possible.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: Deputy McDonald would be in some misery if people were still calling on us for the referendum.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: Deputy McDonald would be in some misery if people were still calling on us for the referendum.
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: Can I ask the Taoiseach about the noise nuisance Bill?
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: It is on section C of the list.
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: Many people's lives are being made difficult by the noise that is made by their neighbours. It would be useful to get this legislation on the Statute Book as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (25 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to restrict the height of boundary hedges and trees to two metres in height; and when he will be in a position to introduce such legislation. [40503/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the law in relation to cyclists wearing safety helmets. [40554/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider making the wearing of safety helmets mandatory for all cyclists. [40555/12]
- Visit of Bangladeshi Parliamentarian (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: He also may wish to be brought to Glendalough.
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): National Monuments (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: Deputy Ferris, who represents the Wicklow constituency, will strongly support my remarks. During the Dark Ages, Ireland was a beacon of light in the context of learning, scholarship and civilisation when it was lacking in most other parts of Europe. During that time, Saint Kevin founded a monastery in Glendalough. I strongly urge the visiting delegation to visit the site, which is...
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): National Monuments (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: Deputy Ferris, as the local representative, will contact the heritage officer of Wicklow County Council with a view to taking on board some of the suggestions made by the Minister of State. I thank him for his contribution because it will be useful in progressing the issue. I was aware of the general background he mentioned. Can the Minister of State indicate how long the process might take...
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): National Monuments (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: I wish to share time with Deputy Anne Ferris.
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): National Monuments (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: I understood Deputy Ferris's name was also submitted.
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): National Monuments (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: I understood both our names were submitted.
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): National Monuments (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: I am happy to give Deputy Ferris some of my time. I know that but I cannot allow it. I have refused Members on other occasions. It is not within my power to do that under Standing Orders.
- National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: Níl morán le rá agam ach tá pointe tábhactach amháin agam. I welcome the legislation. Other speakers have referred to the reasons it is important. It is vitally important to do everything we can to safeguard children and vulnerable adults in their dealings with different organisations. As Deputy Hannigan alluded to, a national vetting system has been called...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Department of Health Statement of Strategy 2011-14: Discussion with Secretary General of Department of Health (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: I thank Dr. McLoughlin and the other officials for their attendance. I wish Mr. Tony O'Brien well in his new post. I appreciate the efforts and the success in respect of delivering a more effective service for many patients and this undoubtedly is very difficult to do in the face of cutbacks. However, it is gratifying to see it and I hope it can continue. If I may, I will make one or two...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Department of Health Statement of Strategy 2011-14: Discussion with Secretary General of Department of Health (20 Sep 2012)
Robert Dowds: -----particularly with regard to its elements pertaining to efficiency.