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Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances surrounding the importation of explosives here by a Slovak national; the action he has taken to have this matter investigated here and in Slovakia; the reason he did not summon the Slovakian Ambassador and make a formal protest in view of the cross-border nature of the incident; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the circumstances surrounding the importation of explosives here by a Slovak national; the action he has taken to have this matter investigated here and in Slovakia; the reason he did not summon the Slovakian Ambassador and make a formal protest in view of the cross-border nature of the incident; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Emergency Management Framework: Emergency Management Framework (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 275: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to deal with weather conditions similar to those experienced over Christmas 2009 and early new year throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2361/10]

Written Answers — Emergency Management Framework: Emergency Management Framework (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 286: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sign the order allowing for the provision of a facility (details supplied) in Dublin 1 following a positive environmental assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2436/10]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 276: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 280 of 17 December 2009, the reason he did not address the issue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2362/10]

Written Answers — Special Protection Areas: Special Protection Areas (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 287: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sign the order allowing for the provision of a facility (details supplied) in Dublin 1 following a positive environmental assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2436/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the increase in fees and cuts in support for PhD students in third level institutions; the way he proposes to increase the number of highly skilled graduates and researchers while this policy continues; if his attention has been drawn to the report of the Advisory Science Council, The Role of PhDs in the Smart...

Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: I thank my colleagues for sharing time with me. I am glad to see the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, in the House. I consider this to be the biggest crisis and scandal in the history of the State. If we are to deal with something of that nature, it is extremely important that we do so in a proper fashion. Our democratic proposal would include the Oireachtas in a public, rather than a...

European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on the most recent European Council meeting on 10 and 11 December 2009. It was the first Council meeting since the Lisbon treaty came into force and it began the process of putting in place the nuts and bolts that were required under the treaty, initially with the two somewhat unknown incumbents, Herman Van Rompuy, who filled the new office of...

European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: That may well be. However, this is the whole approach to it. The next step the Commission moves on to is the regulation of the financial markets, all of which is an integral part of the same package. We have discussed at the Joint Committee on European Affairs and the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny the de Larosière report and we have made considerable contributions to that report in...

European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Jan 2010)

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European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: I mentioned that certain countries sought kudos in the context of the disaster in Haiti. Others seek kudos and many international organisations are using the opportunity to promote themselves. I agree entirely with what Deputy Timmins said. We are in contact with two agencies, Christian Aid and Concern, yet neither of those was the first to come looking for funds for Haiti or to present...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: This is the one of the most pressing issues which should be addressed by legislation and one of the most insidious developments in recent months. There are 13 head shops in my constituency, two more than there were last week. They are doing significant business by selling substances which mimic illegal drugs such as cannabis. These shops are also mislabelling and misbranding. The fronts...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: This is one of the biggest issues. A request has been made for a response from the Government but there has been no response to date. Some 100 shops have sprouted up in the country in the past two to three months. They are particularly to be found in urban areas where there are high levels of drug abuse.

Written Answers — Affordable Energy: Affordable Energy (19 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the involvement of her Department on the inter-departmental group on affordable energy. [1785/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to temporarily increase the rate of fuel allowance to offset the significant increase in fuel costs during the recent prolonged cold weather. [1784/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason work permits prior to 2006 were not taken into account when calculating reckonable residency in the State for an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48274/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 713: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of rent supplement paid to the private rental sector for housing in Dublin in each of the past five years; the number of tenants who have benefitted in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48444/09]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Board: Residential Institutions Redress Board (19 Jan 2010)

Joe Costello: Question 996: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the spouse of a person would be entitled to apply to the Residential Institutions Redress Board but who is now deceased can apply to the board for redress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48251/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (17 Dec 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the recommendation of the tourism renewal group to abolish the airport travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47399/09]