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Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (14 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of Irish fishing vessels that are affected by the new health and safety regulations introduced by his Department; the number of vessels that had complied by the deadline of 30 September 2010; the number of vessels which had not complied by the deadline; if he will grant an exemption for inshore boats; if he will extend the State...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: We were told that the criminal justice (female genital mutilation) Bill would be introduced in this session. Will the Tánaiste indicate when it will be published?

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I compliment Deputy McManus and commend her on bringing forward an excellent motion. The motion deals with the harsh realities of people's lives in the middle of a recession. We are in the cold winter of a recession, and we are coming into the seasonal winter and facing a number of budgets where this situation will be aggravated. People are not able to heat their homes. Their electricity...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: That is part of the problem. There is no proper understanding of the harsh realities of people's lives as they struggle with the income coming into the home. People are saying they are just not able to meet the bills that are coming through the door, and the biggest bills are the energy and fuel bills. This is a recipe for disaster. For people who are disabled, elderly or ill this will...

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: We will invite the Taoiseach to come to Dublin Central for Hallowe'en. It will be an experience for him.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: When that little contretemps is over, perhaps I will be able to say a word. I ask that the Whips arrange a debate on the Aer Lingus Greenfield cost reduction plan. Today's work-to-rule-----

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I am entitled to ask that the Whips arrange for a debate. This morning, a work-to-rule started. The situation is escalating and Aer Lingus-----

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I am entitled to request the Whips to arrange a debate. This is the Order of Business.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: There is an entitlement to request that there be a debate on an important issue. I am requesting a debate on the Greenfield plan.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: I will be finished in a minute. Because of the Greenfield cost reduction plan a work-to-rule by cabin crew started today and Aer Lingus has threatened disciplinary action, including dismissal. The likelihood is that this will escalate rapidly. Will the Minister for Transport come into the House and will the Whips arrange a debate at an early stage so that we can deal with the matter....

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: The last thing we need is to have Dublin Airport involved in a serious industrial dispute. I ask that the Whip respond to that.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will outline the origin and purpose of a centre (details supplied); if it is entirely funded by the Health Service Executive; if she has concerns about its operation; and if she will respond to the enclosed letter [36266/10]

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Is the Taoiseach aware of yesterday's statement by the chief executive officer of the Road Safety Authority that drug-driving could be just as serious as drink-driving?

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: It is appropriate.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: It is appropriate because it is dealing with legislation.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: There are provisions in the Road Traffic Act 2010, passed by the House before the summer, which the Minister must introduce. When will these be activated so that we can address drug-driving which, according to the Road Safety Authority's chief executive officer, is as serious a matter as drink-driving? When will the promised road traffic amendment Bill to make provision for mandatory...

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: It provides for measures to be taken that would facilitate dealing with drug driving.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of recorded cases of so-called tiger robberies, in which staff or relations of staff of financial institutions were taken hostage in each year from 2005 to 2009 and to date in 2010; the amount of money taken in such robberies; if he is satisfied the protocols agreed with the banks to deal with such situations are adequate...

Written Answers — Gangland Killings: Gangland Killings (7 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which firearms were used; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases where convictions were secured; if he is satisfied with the level of detection and conviction in such cases in respect of each year from 1998 to date in 2010; and if he will...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (7 Oct 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when the national safety camera programme will start; the number of cameras that will be available; the number of civilian personnel that will be employed by an operator (details supplied); the method of payment of the private company; the number of gardaí that will be involved in the programme; and if he will make a statement on...