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Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Deputy Flanagan, when introducing this legislation, said that it did not encourage occupiers to take action and it was intended to reassure occupiers of homes that the law is on their side. However, I am concerned that the legislation as drafted might encourage occupiers to take action and to use force. It sends out a signal that the use of force in itself is a reasonable response. I am...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (16 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the plans for the deep water port are only available to view in Drogheda Garda station and in the presence of gardaí and cameras; the further reason it is not possible to copy information from the plans; the reason the plans were not made available to view for one week during the consultation period; the public consultation...

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (16 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 632: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the reforms recommended have been implemented in respect of PULSE by An Garda Síochána following the steps it took to review PULSE on foot of the Garda Ombudsman Commission report in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30828/09]

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: During the local elections, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government announced that he would bring in a planning Bill to curb bad rezonings by councillors. He has announced it a few times before and since, but I cannot see it on the list of Bills for the coming term. When will that Bill come before the House?

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Several Bills have been and are to be guillotined this week. Earlier in the year, there were weeks during which we had hardly any legislation at all to discuss. In the next session, instead of the Government giving us a schedule of Bills, which is basically just a list of Bills and publication dates that may or may not have any relationship with reality, could it instead give us an actual...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: When this was announced in the budget it was called a charge. There was no mention of a tax. In legislation it is now being referred to as a tax and the Minister refers to it as a charge at times and a tax at other times. It is in between, neither one nor the other. It is hard to know how if fits in with future plans for taxation and local government funding. The Minister made the point...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Has the local authority any scope to reduce rates paid in respect of buildings to allow for the €200 charge? Has the Minister examined that aspect of the charge?

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister made a point on precedent and I presume this precedent relates to the first time buyer's exemption on stamp duty because when that exemption was introduced a separated person was eligible for it under certain conditions. If this is not the precedent to which the Minister referred, I ask him to clarify it. Surely the majority of separations are by way of separation agreement, not...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to put a question about the second part of the amendment which would exclude a relative, but the term "granny flat" was mentioned by the Minister. What is the position if someone uses the same unit or property to house an au pair for example? Might someone in that situation get caught for the charge?

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the tendering process for metro north; if he will confirm the two bidders who have been chosen to go forward to the next round of metro north; when the winning tenderer will be selected; the timeframe for the commencement and conclusion of metro north; if he will confirm further that metro north will proceed in its current...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding all preparation works for the big dig and the upcoming major infrastructural works in Dublin for metro north, the Luas link-up and the Dublin rail interconnector; when the public information campaign on the big dig will begin; what it will comprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28400/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the Spent Convictions Bill 2007; his plans to progress this bill in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29328/09]

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Report: Garda Ombudsman Report (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take in respect of the report of the Garda Ombudsman Commission following the death of a person (details supplied) and in particular the recommendations in the report that require action by the Garda Síochána or the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29329/09]

Written Answers — Voluntary Housing Schemes: Voluntary Housing Schemes (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 739: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the support he will provide to voluntary housing schemes which provide housing units for returning Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29331/09]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 740: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to protect Scragh Bog and Garriskil Bog in relation to proposals to upgrade the M4 from Mullingar to Roosky; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29332/09]

Written Answers — Environmental Impact Statements: Environmental Impact Statements (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 741: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps that have been taken following the judgement of the European Court of Justice on Ireland's failure to carry out an environmental impact assessment in respect of the Derrybrien wind farm project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29333/09]

Written Answers — Quarrying Activity: Quarrying Activity (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 742: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the need to prevent environmental damage from quarrying on the hill of Slane, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29334/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1137: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29330/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will reconsider his decision to cut the mild general learning disability class at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29335/09]

Hospital Services. (8 Jul 2009)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Andrews, for taking this debate. However, I am disappointed that the Minister for Health and Children is not present because this matter affects many families in her constituency. Many of the families who use this service live in Clondalkin and Palmerstown, which is in our constituency of Dublin Mid-West. Cherry Orchard is very close to these families...