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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: It is unfortunate that Deputy Eamon Ó Cuív is not present today. He did not return to the meeting.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Previous speakers were given a great deal of latitude. I have not spoken for as long as many other speakers. I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution and I am speaking on an issue raised at the committee meeting. I am sure because I verified it of what Deputy Eamon Ó Cuív said at the time, which was an untenable position for any politician to take. We are trying to sort out a...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Was the Deputy at the meeting?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: During my time on the county council many people living in towns in rural Ireland received planning permission. I witnessed this and I am sure it was repeated in many parts of rural Ireland. They would have done anything------

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: I did not interrupt the Deputy.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Despite all the scaremongering, most right minded people will register their septic tank. Moreover, most people who chose to move out from the towns would have been happy to pay €100, if not a lot more, to get planning permission.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Environmental considerations always have been a factor and as our knowledge has advanced-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: -----the effects of such pollution are better known.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: In fairness, given all the interruptions, it is hard to speak in the Chamber.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Essentially, my point is that I wholeheartedly support the Minister, Deputy Hogan, in this regard. I refer to what has just been described by Deputy Healy-Rae as poor political judgment and the reason he does not recognise this type of political judgment. It is about responsibility and telling people that if one's septic tank has a problem, it must be addressed in a responsible manner....

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (24 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason she has implemented cuts to the materials grant for current community employment schemes before the review of schemes has been conducted by her to establish their viability or otherwise; the compensation she proposes for sponsors of current schemes who are now out of pocket, having entered into financial commitments for the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the costs associated with retaining a hot desk, computer and printer with Internet access, only at Ballina agri-environment options scheme offices which it is proposed to close; if he will provide an analysis of the additional travel expenses which will be involved in having staff currently based in the Ballina office,...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (19 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to fund small scale building works under a summer works scheme during 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3038/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (19 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 161: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will specify the actual houses in each housing estate entitled to avail of the unfinished housing estate waiver in the list of estates for Mayo County Council. [3007/12]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (19 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 162: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status and details of the planning enforcement proceedings or any other legal action which has been instituted by Mayo County Council or Ballina Town Council against the developer of a housing estate (details supplied) in County Mayo together with details of all reports prepared by the councils or at...

Written Answers — Security Industry: Security Industry (19 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application to the Private Security Authority for a licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in processing applications; if successful, the length of time they will have to wait for the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3111/12]

Written Answers — Security Industry: Security Industry (19 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application to the Private Security Authority for a licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in processing applications; if successful, the length of time they will have to wait for the licence. [3112/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Health the provisions being considered and being made for the ongoing adequate care of the approximately 50 long-term mental illness patients who currently attend the psychiatric day-care facilities at Ballina Day Hospital; under which auspices the Health Service Executive staff currently service group homes and make other house calls in Ballina in the...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (18 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 161: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures required and the cost thereof to local authorities in Galway, his Department and central Exchequer to resolve the cryptosporidium outbreak in the public water supply of Galway City and county in 2007; and if he will provide similar information on any other outbreaks in any other part of the...

Order of Business (17 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: When will the Bill dealing with personal insolvency be published? There are a lot of people who are anxious to know and who wish to sort out their financial affairs.