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Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Joe Costello: The Government has been at it for eight months now with nothing to show for it.

Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Joe Costello: That is a pathetic contribution.

Order of Business (13 May 2009)

Joe Costello: On the same issue, we seem to discover more information from the media than we do in this House in regard to the Government's intentions. Certainly, there is more information in today's The Irish Times, namely, that the Government is apparently negotiating a protocol that would be introduced with some future accession treaty for Croatia, which is more than the Taoiseach has said in the...

Order of Business (13 May 2009)

Joe Costello: There is only a month until the summit. The Taoiseach has indicated he intends to have everything tied up at the summit so whatever guarantees are agreed will be approved at the summit by the 27 leaders, and that is the end of it. Will we have a debate in this House prior to the Taoiseach going to that summit in the middle of June, making the arrangements with the other countries and...

Order of Business (13 May 2009)

Joe Costello: When does the Taoiseach expect that to be ready?

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (12 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the implications for the digital dividend in the event of a collapse of digital terrestrial television here; the outcome of any digital dividend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18712/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Regulation: Telecommunications Regulation (12 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of running RegTel on a yearly basis since 2006 to date in 2009; the function of RegTel; if he is satisfied that there is sufficient regulation of premium rate services here; when he expects RegTel to be placed under the aegis of ComReg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18685/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance the Government Department which is in charge of producing the new RTE pension scheme known as the 50:50 risk sharing scheme; if the consultation process between his Department and the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has been completed; when it is expected that the pension scheme will be finally approved; if his...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of institutions that provide psychiatric care in the country; the number of patients in each institution; the age of each institution; the future plans for each institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18583/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 is provided with nursing home care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18584/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 has not had their application for naturalisation processed; when the application will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18987/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the Department which is in charge of producing the new RTÉ pension scheme known as the 50:50 risk sharing scheme; if the consultation process between the Department of Finance and his Department has been completed; when it is expected that the pension scheme will be finally approved; if his attention has been...

Leaders' Questions (12 May 2009)

Joe Costello: This is a ploy by the Taoiseach.

Adoption Services. (7 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Considering the importance of Vietnam as a country for adoption by Irish couples and families, it is an absolute disgrace the Government allowed the bilateral inter-country agreement between Ireland and Vietnam to lapse on 1 May 2009. The Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, is the one most responsible in this matter. He was warned by supporting NGOs, prospective adoptive families and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will respond to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18313/09]

Water Quality. (7 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 6: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take in response to the Environmental Protection Agency Report on the Provision and Quality of Drinking Water in Ireland: A report for the years 2007 to 2008, which indicates that almost a third of public water supplies are of poor quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (7 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Question 7: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure wastewater treatment infrastructure here is fit for purpose and that local authorities have the necessary funds to upgrade the infrastructure within the timeframe outlined in European Union law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18105/09]

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joe Costello: Regarding the companies that manage apartments and the deterioration in the situation, given the recession and the fact that so many apartment owners are unemployed and defaulting on exorbitant management company fees, services are being cut drastically. The first thing to go is the lift. Since lifts are not working, pregnant women must climb stairs-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joe Costello: -----in five, six or seven-storey buildings in my constituency. Cleaning is not being done. When will the regulation of management companies Bill be introduced?

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Joe Costello: The Government has been talking about it for the past five years.