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Leaders' Questions (9 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: A history of intimidation and murder.

Written Answers — Private Debt: Private Debt (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide statistics on the level of private debt in the economy in nominal terms and as a percentage of GDP; the projections which his Department has for the level of private debt in each of the next five years in nominal terms and as a percentage of GDP and the rate at which this debt will be paid down; if his Department will supply...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the review of each of the community employment schemes operating in north Clondalkin, County Dublin, and when these schemes may expect to hear the outcome of these reviews. [22908/12]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if sporting organisations which have sports grounds located outside of RAPID areas but which have a large number of players and members from RAPID areas will be considered as RAPID area sporting organisations for the purposes of the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22904/12]

Litter Pollution (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: In one of my first contributions in the Dáil, I asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to investigate the possibility of banning the sale of drinks in glass containers from off-licences. The Minister, Deputy Hogan, agreed to consider the suggestion. Unfortunately, he discovered that an EU directive prevented him from implementing it. I am now approaching...

Litter Pollution (8 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: I am glad that progress has been made in dealing with packaging waste but problems remain. The angle from which I approach the issue is my concern about waste in public areas such as football pitches, where broken glass can cause problems for players. It is appalling that people who give up their time to train soccer teams must carefully walk the pitch before a match starts to clear it of...

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: I am glad to be able to speak on this Bill, and in particular I am glad that a Bill which was drafted by an Independent Senator has seen the light of day in this House. I commend Senator Feargal Quinn for his work on this Bill and I commend the Minister of State, Deputy Hayes, on taking the Bill forward. I look forward to the Government taking on board more constructive and reforming Bills...

Official Engagements (1 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: Deputy Adams's party is not afraid to use spin itself.

Official Engagements (1 May 2012)

Robert Dowds: We will have a lot more austerity if we vote "No".

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works is aware of any fund at a European level which could be accessed to upgrade historical sites; if the OPW has considered applying for such funding to refurbish the historical site of the Round Tower in Clondalkin, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21041/12]

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, or not any financial proceeds from seizures by CAB in relation to corrupt payments relating to planning matters could be ring-fenced for the communities in which the corrupt planning decisions were made, particularly the Clondalkin, Lucan and Palmerstown areas of Dublin. [21042/12]

Leaders' Questions (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Sinn Féin is determined to close us down for a second bailout.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Secretly, Deputy Ó Caoláin wants it passed.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (24 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 500: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce a national bin waiver scheme in view of the fact that the waiver scheme in south Dublin recently came to an end. [20167/12]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 499: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce tighter building controls to ensure that the problems of shoddy construction in Priory Hall, Dublin 13, are not allowed to happen in future buildings. [20163/12]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (24 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 784: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in relation to developments arising from the taxi review. [20164/12]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (24 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 785: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider having the county in which the driver is registered specified on the roof sign of the taxi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20165/12]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (24 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Question 786: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the visibility of fares and charges within taxis. [20166/12]

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: Rubbish.

Leaders' Questions (19 Apr 2012)

Robert Dowds: He was stirring them up.