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Report by Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (Resumed) (3 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: We are going through a crisis of seismic importance. We must view it as a moment of history when, in many respects, the authority of the Catholic church has collapsed in Ireland. It has collapsed because of the crimes that occurred on an appalling scale and extended over many decades with the tacit collusion of the State. We all have a significant responsibility to ensure that we read,...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: This is a good news Bill, one we do not get many of these days.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: This is good news. I am delighted to finally see the passing over of functions laid down in the foreshore Acts from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I am, however, upset by the Title. I note that in the first few months of the Obama Administration, it got good at coming up with good, snappy and positive...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: -----and realised that the output when the wind is blowing would be approximately half of that of the largest nuclear power station in the United Kingdom. We are at a comparable scale where ocean energy can deliver significant amounts of electricity into the national grid. If we can tap into ocean currents in particular, we have the potential for a steady energy supply source that could be...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: -----the masterplan and framework. As Deputy Higgins indicated, the financing issues are cause for considerable reflection, in particular, the operation of individuals on boards of both banks and the authority, which does not seem like good corporate governance. At a committee meeting in recent days, the chairperson, Professor Brennan, alluded to the challenges she faces in her role at the...

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: That is a crucial part of moving those projects forward. I welcome the transfer of functions that is envisaged in the Bill. In the past ten years the State has done considerable groundwork on considering coastal zone management and contemporary practices in other European countries. I hope we can learn from that as we move forward to modernising the planning regime that will apply in the...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Running through this debate in the last few hours has been a consistent theme as regards people asking themselves what is meant by planning. There is room for considerable confusion and words such as "hierarchies" and "strategies" tend to cloud the essence of what is involved. It is best illustrated by examples. For me good planning is when children can be allowed to walk or cycle to...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: As I do so, I wish to add that I am heartened the Bill makes reference to climate change because this is a crucial issue for our times.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Until the stocks recover.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Extinction is forever.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: I am delighted to hear it. With the week that is in it, this is a good time to concentrate our minds on the challenge of climate change. There are two issues on which we must focus, namely, where flooding occurred and why, and the need for proper planning on this island. We must look long and hard at the planning decisions that were made in the past and consider whether they were the right...

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Is the Deputy on the cooling or heating side of the argument?

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: There are two sides to the argument. It would enlighten the debate if the Deputy could declare his own allegiance.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: It would bring the argument further if the Deputy would declare his allegiance.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: I think he is on the warming side at the moment.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: He is cooling now.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Our fish stocks are in danger. There is an onus on this Parliament to modernise the legislation under which our rivers, which constitute an incredible natural resource, are patrolled and protected. We need to ensure that fish stocks are available for future generations. I said earlier that extinction is forever. Some of the measures that have been introduced in recent years have been...

Written Answers — Electric Vehicles: Electric Vehicles (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 68: To ask the Taoiseach if he has entered into an arrangement for the purchase of electric vehicles in 2009 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44025/09]

Written Answers — Electric Vehicles: Electric Vehicles (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has entered into an arrangement for the purchase of electric vehicles in 2009 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44018/09]

Written Answers — Electric Vehicles: Electric Vehicles (1 Dec 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has entered into an arrangement for the purchase of electric vehicles in 2009 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44020/09]