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Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (6 Mar 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his view on allowing those in receipt of the free fuel allowance who don't use the full amount to avail of credit at another time in order to help encourage a reduction in use of energy by rewarding efficiency. [8751/07]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (27 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 135: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the further steps necessary to take in order that Ireland meets best waste management practice as achieved by the most environmentally progressive EU Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7488/07]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (27 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 165: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way Ireland's recycling rates compare with those of other EU Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7487/07]

Domestic Violence: Motion (27 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Domestic violence is an important issue that I have encountered closely. The long-term effect it can have on a victim can last a lifetime. Apart from the physical injury and intimidation, it can limit a woman's confidence, making it difficult for her to emerge from it in subsequent times. This debate is timely. I recall at the start of the Twenty-Ninth Dáil, emergency legislation on...

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (22 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 208: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the improvements in cooperation between Ireland and UK on the matter of Sellafield, arising from the legal actions to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6986/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the pension inheritance rights for the surviving partner of a cohabiting couple in relation to the deceased's pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6782/07]

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: I propose to share my time with Deputies Fiona O'Malley and O'Connor.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: I greatly welcome the opportunity to debate this issue. I have been interested in the subject for a long time, as has the Fianna Fáil Party which has had major discussions on the issue. In recent years the Taoiseach has taken a major interest in it, particularly during the lifetime of the Government. However, Members must be honest with themselves in respect of progress made on the issue...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Members must also consider the Zappone judgment, to which the Minister referred as a reason to delay. While this may be simplistic, there will always be court cases that touch on issues of the day or issues of major importance.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Members should bear in mind that if Dr. Gilligan and Dr. Zappone lose their case, legislation will be required. However, if they win, it will be needed all the more. I do not believe the failure to consider cohabitees is of any relevance either. If one takes the United Kingdom legislation as an example, it has no relevance to cohabitees. One reason with which I agree is that cohabitees who...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Deputy Quinn will not justify himself retrospectively by heckling even more. He will accept the Minister had relevant things to say and that he was barracked unfairly. I will conclude by noting that the Taoiseach opened the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network office in April 2006. I hope that is an indicator of his absolute and total commitment to this issue.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (20 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 553: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the statistics on affordable and social housing over the past ten years in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6148/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (6 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she is taking to promote energy crops; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3694/07]

Written Answers — Health Promotion Policy: Health Promotion Policy (6 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the efforts she is making to promote healthy eating amongst school children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3695/07]

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: I believe the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will say the Opposition is all over the place on this issue. Over the past 12 months much has been said about mandatory sentencing, boot camps and banning hoodies. There have been stark calls for law and order and the hang 'em and flog 'em, throw-away-the-key approach. In a matter such as the Prisons Bill, the key...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: I am telling that to Deputy Ó Snodaigh. He should be more coherent in the points he is making. It is all very well making different speeches that seem to draw on mutually exclusive and contradictory principles.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: If the Deputy were consistent, some progress might be made.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: We will not fall out over it then.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Barry Andrews: I was interrupted by Deputy Ó Snodaigh so I had to react. I agree with Deputies Howlin and Ó Snodaigh, drawing on the work of UCD's institute of criminology, that there is much recidivism and more work must be done on it. A statutory framework to deal with rehabilitation must be examined. Ireland has one of the lowest rates of imprisonment in western Europe, a fact that is lost in many of...

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (31 Jan 2007)

Barry Andrews: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has monitored the impact of prices since the removal of the Groceries Order in March 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2571/07]