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Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (16 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: When one shares a speaking slot with Deputy Ring, one has to be ready to bring the tone down a little. Having listened to several Government speakers over the course of the afternoon, it seems to me that they are almost trying to blame Fine Gael for the current crisis. They suggest in some way that Fine Gael Deputies should vote in favour of the Government's budgetary policies. Deputies...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Of the 42,350 applications that have been approved, work has not begun on over 12,000 and it will be very difficult for those projects to be completed at this stage. A number of reasons for delay were put forward by previous speakers. There has been exceptionally heavy rainfall in the past two summers, with which we are all familiar. There is also a shortage of contractors because not all...

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Green Party has an awful influence. Deputy Brady is very much influenced by the Green Party.

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: There was a green scare before the election. What is happening now with the Green Party?

Farm Waste Management Scheme: Motion (16 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: We are doing simple mathematics.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (14 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the cost of air transport in 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively to transport overseas aid to Third World countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35047/08]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (14 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on extending the expiry date for planning permission to seven years and including a requirement that all construction on an extended planning permission would have to comply with the proposed increased environmental measures to be introduced in 2010 to help revive the building industry; and if he...

Naval Service Vessels. (9 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The sinking of the Asgard II on 11 September was greeted with much sadness and shock. The Asgard II had served the country well since its commissioning in 1981, having been designed specifically for training purposes. The training vessel carried thousands of trainees and docked in hundreds of ports. It was a great ambassador for the country. It was fortunate nobody was injured when the...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is important for Ireland to have a strong national broadcaster. It should be well resourced and should have a well-regulated and modern regulatory framework. In addition, the emphasis should be on excellence in production, scriptwriting and diversity. Diversity is highly important because there is a great deal of competition from other channels and people enjoy wide choices. If Irish...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: People on the other side of the House accepted and agreed that this was completely unfair. Had a code been in operation at that time, I am certain the programme would not have been broadcast before the election. While the programme doubtless was made with RTE's support, it was one of the first Irish political events to be dramatised since I entered this House. It pertained to a highly...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I make no apology for referring to north Kerry writers. I am in favour of strengthening the budget available to RTE's independent production unit, for which I have great admiration. The provision of funding to the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland for similar productions has not worked out very well, whereas the IPU has done an excellent job in that respect. The increase in funding for...

Flooding at Newcastle West. (8 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to inform the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Mansergh, that major problems also occurred in Athea, County Limerick, which is close by. The people of Athea were somewhat disappointed the Minister of State did not visit them because a number of families there were flooded and were obliged to leave their houses. They felt somewhat isolated and believe they did not receive the...

Irish Coast Guard Service. (8 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: They do.

Irish Coast Guard Service. (8 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is clear.

Irish Coast Guard Service. (8 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: On Sunday last, on RTE's "Six One News" an excerpt from "The Week in Politics" was broadcast in which the Minister for bad news, the Minister of State, Deputy Dick Roche, announced the co-ordination centres at Malin Head and Valentia would be phased out and staff would not be replaced as they retire. He also stated two new centres would be established in Dublin and Shannon, respectively. On...

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (8 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had or will have on foot of remarks by Tourism Ireland regarding the impact of harsh treatment by immigration officers of some legitimate tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33895/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application by persons (details supplied) for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34151/08]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (7 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the Youthreach special needs initiative pilot scheme will be extended across the country; if the existing Youthreach programme in Listowel is part of the pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33360/08]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (7 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that a school completion programme (details supplied) in County Kerry will continue to be funded at its present level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33717/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Oct 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans regarding the creation of a DNA database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32805/08]