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Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: ——in a very vulnerable position. Legislation was promised to regulate this area. The authority was set up in 2005, a management designate was appointed in 2006, it has been given substantial budgets, but it can do nothing. It is twiddling its thumbs because no legislation was ever passed to put it on a statutory footing.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: The property services regulatory authority Bill.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Later this year? This is an urgent matter.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will respond to the long-term residency application from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8386/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the length of the typical wait for a decision on a long-term residency application following the completion of the statutory period of five years legal residency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8387/08]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received the report on the feasibility of the Rathfarnham LUAS; when he will publish the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7491/08]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Transport if he received representations written or oral from either CIE or Dublin Bus in respect of the feasibility study for a Rathfarnham LUAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7492/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Transport what number of buses purchased by Dublin Bus since 2002 are fully wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7564/08]

Written Answers — Private Bus Services: Private Bus Services (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Transport the procedures or protocols in place to govern situations where passengers travelling on privately licensed buses sustain injury on the bus where no collision has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8052/08]

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he was consulted regarding the plans to use the Museum of Natural History building to house the Seanad during repair works; if so, the reason no mention of this plan was made in reply to Parliamentary Question No 118 of 12 February 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7562/08]

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on plans to use the Natural History Museum building to accommodate the Seanad during reconstruction works in Leinster House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7563/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 508: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities that employ public art officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8086/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 509: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to his Department of funding for the percent arts scheme projects for local authorities under his remit in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8087/08]

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to support my colleague, Deputy Coveney, on this important motion. Some years ago — I believe it was in the context of planning for the digital hub — I heard the Taoiseach refer to his ambition to see Ireland become the e-commerce centre of the world. Even at the time, I considered his words to be hyperbole, although I admired them for showing vision and...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Most people, not least the Minister, would agree that in terms of reducing CO2 emissions and meeting our Kyoto commitments, this is not a time for timid measures. Rather, we must take a brave and far-reaching approach. That is why it is such a surprise that the provisions announced at the time of the budget and introduced in this Bill amount...

Written Answers — Percent for Art Scheme: Percent for Art Scheme (19 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 169: To ask the Taoiseach the amount drawn down through his Department for the Percent for Art scheme in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5973/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 170: To ask the Taoiseach the number of capital projects funded by his Department in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; the number of cases in which the percent for arts grant was drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5988/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress that has been made on the selection of a new location for the Dundrum Garda station; when construction will commence; when relocation is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6518/08]

Written Answers — Percent for Art Scheme: Percent for Art Scheme (19 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount drawn down through his Department for the Percent for Art scheme in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5968/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Feb 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of capital projects funded by his Department in each year since 2002 to date in 2008; the number of cases in which the percent for arts grant was drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5983/08]