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School Transport. (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied regarding the implementation to date of the Official Languages Act 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31289/06]

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the efforts being made to liaise with local communities regarding the benefits to the entire community of rehabilitation services for drug users; his views on whether an information campaign on this important issue should be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31275/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 66: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if 24 hour Garda cover is to be provided at Ardee Garda Station, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31359/06]

Written Answers — Medals of Honour: Medals of Honour (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on amending existing legislation in order to remove the anomaly whereby the award of posthumous medals of honour has been refused in relation to two persons (details supplied); his further views on whether it is equitable that the registration of the vessel should be the deciding factor in view of the context in which these persons...

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It will be over next week.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Interim statements could be made.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I am sorry the suspension removed the Taoiseach from the House. He must have other pressing business.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: The Tribunals of Inquiry Bill was published 12 months ago and it has been on the Order Paper since then but is now scheduled for next week. It will be difficult for the public to believe that this Bill, one of whose provisions gives the Government the power to shut down tribunals, should be fast-tracked from obscurity to become the priority Bill for next week. Will it not be seen as an...

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Is it not a fact——

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: ——that the Government has abused the tribunals and has been threatened by the tribunals? Is it not highly inappropriate that the Bill is being fast-tracked——

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 212: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will take to ensure that local authorities prioritise the provision of affordable and social housing over the taking of financial compensation from developers; if he will give more stringent directions to local authorities to ensure that this happens; and if he will make a statement on the...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I am happy to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate. I agree with my Fine Gael colleague that this is very much a McDowell Bill. I was asked by a colleague what the legislation is about and I replied it is about everything and anything. For good measure, the Minister of State said it is not only about everything and anything, it is about more than that. In the best tradition of...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: As my dear friend and colleague, Deputy Michael D. Higgins, says, that is not a gamble, it is testing the love of the people.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I am not sure we will last eight months. I have a feeling the love of the people will be tested a little sooner than that, given the events of the past few days. God speed the day.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: We will see. As I said, I do not gamble but we must all reapply for our jobs so, to that extent, it is a gamble. The net point is that we need a comprehensive review of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, given the minor amendments to a variety of Acts that are contained in the Bill. It is a modest proposal. We need to do some fundamental thinking in this regard. Rather than rush to...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I knew it was a ports Bill of some description. I do not believe we would get away with adding justice amendments to a ports Bill in this jurisdiction, although some might try. I admit I have tried a few daring amendments in my time so I cannot be too critical. I want to deal with the main proposal of the Bill, namely, the reform of the overview process of the legal profession, which is...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Is the Deputy suggesting I could have had a dig-out? As the decision of the Supreme Court was to charge the Oireachtas, I suppose I received a dig-out of a kind.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I sincerely hope so. The order of the Supreme Court lends legitimacy to it. Legal fees are very high. Even with normal transactions, one of the big difficulties is that many people of regular income cannot vindicate rights in the courts. Access to the courts is now too expensive. In a civil matter, for example, people looking to vindicate their rights can often be bullied. I have dealt...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Did the Deputy win any money?