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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the final date for which construction and other capital expenditure must have been incurred for inclusion in urban renewal, town renewal, seaside renewal, rural renewal, multi-storey car parks, living over the shop, homes, housing for the elderly or infirm, hostels, guest houses, convalescent homes, qualifying private hospitals, qualifying sports...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (2 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance the moneys expended and to whom they were awarded in respect of a property (details supplied) in County Laois; the money received during the same period in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23750/10]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Seán Fleming: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Kitt. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010, legislation that has only recently come before us and which is moving quickly through the Oireachtas. I understand the Minister is very keen for it to be completed as soon as possible. I will make some observations on the Bill before...

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: It is a very sad day. I want to join with the Taoiseach and other colleagues in expressing our shock at this stage and deep sympathy following the news this morning of Kieran's sad death after a heart attack. I want especially to offer my condolences to his wife Mary, their son in Australia who has been contacted and their four daughters, and also to his mother who is still alive and hale...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (26 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the benefits that will be delivered as a result of the recently announced €3 million grant assistance under the COFORD research programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21862/10]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the part bioenergy will play in reducing Ireland's national emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21861/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (25 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when redundancy payment will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21518/10]

Departmental Properties (20 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this unusual issue. It will surprise most people to discover that County Laois does not have any direct social welfare office. I ask the Minister to take the opportunity that now presents itself to reverse what I would call the long-established unacceptable practice where the Department of Social Protection,...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (18 May 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of the disabled drivers appeals board scheme for 2008 and 2009; the number of appeals that were received, granted or refused; the number of appeals that were still on hand at the end of the year; the cost of the appeals granted; the average cost of each appeal granted; the average time to process appeals; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (29 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the development of a sustainable forestry sector in view of its importance to farmers to the economy and to the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16782/10]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (29 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the value of the annual forestry premia to forestry owners here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16783/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a full broadband service will be available in Kinnitty, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16691/10]

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010. We are amending the National Oil Reserves Agency Act 2007 to take account of the bio-fuel obligation, which will be dealt with under the principal original National Oil Reserves Agency Act. We are here to deal with this topic by way of amendment to existing legislation. The Bill...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: How many have elapsed?

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: I am taking closer to 15 minutes, as agreed with the Deputy with whom I am sharing. Part 2 of the Bill is, essentially, section 3 which deals with the bio-fuel obligation. It inserts the new Part 5(a) into the original principal Act. I mentioned the National Oil Reserves Agency Act 2007. Pages 6 to 30, or some three-quarters of the Bill before the House, in essence insert a new part, 5(a),...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: It would allow us replace imports. I ask the Minister to take that point on board before Committee Stage. I now hand over to Deputy Kelly.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Central Bank Reform Bill 2010. I want to deal with the specifics of the legislation and then outline the further measures that will be needed to regulate Irish banks beyond the contents of the legislation. After that I will deal with Bank of Ireland and Anglo Irish Bank. We are here today because of institutions like them. This legislation is the...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (20 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when redundancy payment will be finalised in respect of a person (detail supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15271/10]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (20 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when respite care will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14808/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Mar 2010)

Seán Fleming: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when child benefit payment will be reinstated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14285/10]