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Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (4 Jul 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 825: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views in relation to whether or not people who purchase houses under the shared ownership scheme should have the option to purchase same under a variable interest rate or a fixed interest rate; and if he will take action to deal with this matter. [25673/06]

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2006)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006. Earlier this month the Tánaiste announced the publication of this Bill to establish a statutory scheme to address the insurance difficulties experienced by persons infected with hepatitis C and HIV through the administration within the State of blood and blood products. This important measure...

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Jun 2006)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity of speaking on the Road Traffic Bill 2006 and propose to highlight some of its key features. The Bill facilitates the introduction of mandatory roadside breath tests for drivers for alcohol in a targeted manner and provides for the introduction on a statutory basis of control of the use of mobile telephones and in-vehicle communication equipment by occupants of motor...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Jun 2006)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005. I understand that this Bill has already been discussed in the Seanad and is now coming before this House for discussion on Second Stage. There already have been some improvements and refinements to the Bill following discussion in the Seanad, and I am sure there will be more before this Bill is enacted....

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Jun 2006)

Seán Fleming: Exactly. Once he got over the boundary he was safe as there was no FBI to get him. It was great entertainment but a ridiculous way to catch criminals. In effect, that is what we have here. Once a criminal goes from one jurisdiction to another, he or she is free unless international agreements pin him or her down and make him or her face the penalties for his or her crime. We are only...

Written Answers — Hepatitis B Incidence: Hepatitis B Incidence (25 May 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children and adults here with hepatitis B, which is a notifiable disease; and the best practice on the way in which to prevent infection of people who are in constant contact with people with Hepatitis B. [20081/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 May 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 323: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the sewerage and waste system for an area (details supplied) in County Galway. [20075/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 May 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 324: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details regarding the establishment of a group water scheme for an area (details supplied) in County Laois. [20076/06]

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2006)

Seán Fleming: This presents an opportunity to speak on the general point of how the population has grown in recent times. Inevitably, in a strong economy, the need for facilities increases considerably. Until now, it has not been possible for infrastructure such as motorways, roads and power facilities to keep up with the requirements of the general public. People feel the Government or local authorities...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2006)

Seán Fleming: Yes, it is long overdue. There was previously provision but too much responsibility on the local authority. The onus now falls on the planning applicant to prove his or her bona fides, as is only right. That is good news buried in this important legislation. It is a special section not directly connected with the legislation's main business, but I wish to highlight it from that perspective....

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 May 2006)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Institutes of Technology Bill 2006. I am pleased to see further reforms in this education sector, which has been developed over a number of years since the regional technical colleges were first set up. Various legislation has been passed in this area over the years and we see further advances today. I will address some of the issues Deputy Timmins...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (16 May 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 546: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when compensation for loss of turbary rights will be awarded to people (details supplied) in County Laois. [18021/06]

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Like Deputy O'Connor, I thank Deputy Gilmore for introducing the Bill. I agree with the principle but disagree with the commissioner aspect. As I was a first-time candidate when elected in 1997, I can be far more direct than Deputy O'Connor was. The registers are a disgrace and an outrage. They are inaccurate and would not be tolerated by...

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: I support the principle but not the idea of a commissioner. I would prefer to see it controlled through this House rather than by an independent commissioner. I believe Deputy Gilmore is right. That we should not be tampering with the electoral system by putting one side of the House in opposition to the other is exactly the point I was making.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: There should be an all-party agreement. I would like the Joint Committee on Environment and Local Government, or a similar body, to come up with an all-party agreement. I think such an move would receive the support of both sides of the House. That is how I would like us to proceed.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (25 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 358 of 4 April 2006 and in view of the practical difficulties caused to people from outside the State who bring such vehicles into Ireland who may not be familiar with our speed limits, his views on efforts being made at the ports and points of entry into the country to notify drivers of such vehicles of the...

Written Answers — Partnership Agreements: Partnership Agreements (6 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance if negotiations or discussions are currently under way or have not been concluded that can be interpreted as a continuation of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work agreement 1997; when all such discussions will be concluded under this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13935/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if information is available in his Department regarding the Garda building programme including the projects on a priority basis and a brief description of each project and the year each project is expected to commence construction; if he will make this information available; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (6 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the recent discussions regarding work changes and restructuring of the prison service are a continuation of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work Agreement 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13930/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the estimated cost per annum of making pensionable rent allowance that was payable to prison service personnel who retired prior to 1 January 1993 including to widows of deceased personnel. [13931/06]