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Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money that has been collected in the euro millions lottery after prize money has been paid out in each of the past five years; if he will name the owners of the lottery, the projects and countries that benefit from the proceeds of the lottery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44753/10]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 25 May 2011 is International Missing Children's Day; his plans to promote the EU missing children's hotline telephone number 116000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44757/10]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) is reported to have paid only 2.5% corporation tax here; if he will explain how that is possible; the number of foreign direct investment companies which have avoided paying the full standard 12.5% corporation tax; the loss of tax to the Exchequer as a result; his plans...

Written Answers — International Children's Day: International Children's Day (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 25 May 2011 is International Children's Day; her plans to promote the EU missing children's hotline number 116000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44758/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) who needs an urgent operation must wait until March 2011 at the earliest. [44760/10]

Alternative Energy Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his policies and those of the EU on alternative fuels; the steps he has taken to introduce a mix of fossil fuels and alternative fuels for the haulage industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42720/10]

Alternative Energy Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: I thank the Minister for his response, which in many ways indicates the point I was making. The pre-budget submission of the Irish haulage industry states that it is extremely disappointed with the amount of alternative fuel that has been made available and does not discern the provision of any viable alternative to them. At the same time, one should recall this is an industry through which...

Alternative Energy Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Why can one not get a viable alternative fuel source to fossil fuel at present?

Alternative Energy Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Given that no viable alternative to the carbon tax has been provided, is it not a punitive tax? Carbon emission targets have been set in the absence of a viable alternative. The haulage industry, which has experienced a drop of 40% in its activity already this year, is being penalised. Heavy fuel costs are being encountered within the industry, which is necessary for the distribution of...

Alternative Energy Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: When will it happen?

Alternative Energy Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: While we are waiting for the future, we need to do something about the present.

Alternative Energy Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: The record speaks for itself. We have set a short-term target of 10%, but we have achieved just 2.2%. I do not know how we will fulfil that target. We are importing half of it already. The haulage industry is simply not getting any assistance in reaching its targets. As this industry has huge fuel costs, it should be a priority for the Minister. I would like to know why it is not.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Sold out to the banks.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 33: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive 96/61/EC which requires industrial and agricultural activities with a high pollution potential to have a permit so that companies themselves bear responsibility for preventing and reducing any pollution they may cause; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (25 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 43: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take in respect of over-zoning by certain local authorities of land for residential development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44411/10]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (24 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the amount spent on outside consultants reports for each year from 2000 to date in 2010 in tabular form; the name of those reports and the actions taken on foot of each report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44012/10]

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (24 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of public private partnerships entered into by the State which have an annual cost to the Exchequer; the details for each PPP; the start and termination date of each contract; the cost of each contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44373/10]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: I, too, welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation, certain aspects of which I welcome. Undoubtedly, there is a need to consolidate the areas of employment, training, the social welfare system and job creation. Too often we forget what training is about. There should be something at the end of the training programme. Too many of the programmes in operation currently are short...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: That is the way it is currently. People are supposed to pre-register with the Private Residential Tenancies Board.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Joe Costello: Yes, they are. Under the legislation, every landlord is obliged to register as a landlord before he or she does any business with anybody, private or otherwise. Whether the landlord takes public or private money, he or she is expected to register as a landlord under the Private Residential Tenancies Board legislation. I am quite satisfied that is the case. If it is not the case-----