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Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: He is not.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister of State is not contributing.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: He is concluding.

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: That is all right. As previous speakers have stated, this Bill will introduce a bio-fuel obligation in Ireland. Under the terms of the legislation, an initial bio-fuel penetration rate of 4% is being set, with this to be increased over time in line with EU targets and further commitments on climate change and energy security. This legislation marks a significant step forward for Ireland....

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (11 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if children aged between three years and three years and two months will qualify for the free preschool childhood care and education scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18750/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (11 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the next recruitment round for An Garda Síochána will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18835/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier scheme payment will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19025/10]

Written Answers — Cereal Sector: Cereal Sector (11 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if concerns have been raised with his Department regarding the threat of rust fungus in wheat here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18882/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (5 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will confirm that in the case of a constructive dismissal in the private sector of an individual with more than ten years' service, if the employer liable for redundancy payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17838/10]

Written Answers — Building Control Act: Building Control Act (5 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 339: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in the process of registration of professional titles and, in particular, the registration of building surveyors under section 5 of the Building Control Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18167/10]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the natural resources around the coastline, such as oil in the Porcupine Basin and gas in Dublin Bay, are licensed to international companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17839/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when REP scheme four payment will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17738/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when suckler cow payment will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17891/10]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (5 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 383: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a new amalgamated school for Lixnaw, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17671/10]

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (5 May 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: As one of those who was lucky enough to have a ministerial pension since 1997, when our banks almost collapsed in September 2008 and during the financial crisis that led to the introduction of the supplementary budget, I decided without any prompting that I could not justify continuing to receive a pension. I also took a voluntary reduction in my salary of 5% without making a song and dance...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (29 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the preschool allowance eligibility will be extended to September which is the beginning of the school year in view of the greater number of children born between 30 June and September who will not qualify for this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17522/10]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (29 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 261: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the policy that the National Education Welfare Board is implementing on children leaving school before the age of 16 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17424/10]

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Fine Gael opposed the Second Reading of this Bill because it is not rooted in any proper investigation of what has gone wrong and no any serious attempt has been made to hold key players accountable for the errors committed, both of which are necessary to determine whether this Bill is an appropriate response. Also, it infers that the most urgent reform is to change the architecture of the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (27 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of plans to develop a natural marine energy research centre in Cork Harbour adjacent to the National Maritime College. [16594/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (27 Apr 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when payment of statutory redundancy will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16838/10]