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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]

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

Seán Fleming: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of retired prison service personnel, including widows of deceased personnel, who are in receipt of pensions in respect of people who retired prior to 1 January 1993. [13932/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Levies: Local Authority Levies (6 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 425: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of development levies collected on a county basis for each of the years 2001 to 2005 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14003/06]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is information available in her Department regarding the number of people on hospital trolleys in accident and emergency units in hospitals here on the first Monday of each month since October 2004; if she will make this information available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12987/06]

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Transport the speed limits that apply on motorways for lorries, buses and other large vehicles; and if it is policy to have speed limits on motorways indicating the speed limit for such large vehicles. [13265/06]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 581: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Laois. [12988/06]

Written Answers — Planning and Development Act: Planning and Development Act (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Fleming: Question 582: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is information in his Department regarding the number of housing estates which are expected to be taken in charge by local authorities in 2006; the number of houses which will be affected by this move; the number of housing estates which will remain to be taken in charge in 2007 and subsequent years;...