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Road Traffic Offences. (28 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine when he will commence the remaining penalty point offences provided for in law but not yet brought into force. [17896/07]

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment.

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: While this is not major legislation it contains provisions with which one could hardly disagree, including the redesignation of dual carriageways as motorways. We have often been concerned about coming off a motorway on to a dual carriageway only to find a garda waiting to catch people moving into a lower speed limit area. I hope that issue will now be rectified. It is ludicrous that we...

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: The Deputy is moving slightly off the point.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she plans to take to develop hospice and palliative care services as mentioned in the programme for Government; the timeline for funding for these services; the timeline for implementation of the key recommendations of the national cancer strategy; the funding that will be in place; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she plans to take and the timetable to strengthen and develop stroke rehabilitation services as set out in the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17617/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding the application to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17825/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will reconsider the application to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17826/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite the introduction of on the spot fines with increased penalties for public urination in view of the extent of this problem in residential areas close to major stadia on big match or event days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17827/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); if there is anything he can do to assist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17828/07]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) and that they have been deprived of an income for the past two years during the period of investigation; the status of the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17829/07]

European Council: Statements. (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: It will be ironic to attend the National Forum on Europe tomorrow, given that it was established subsequent to the difficulties experienced by Ireland regarding the Nice treaty. Part of the forum's remit was to provide greater awareness, transparency and accountability by involving citizens. That was Ireland's response to a difficult situation when we had a negative vote but the response we...

European Council: Statements. (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: It has not performed very well since the election of Hamas.

European Council: Statements. (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Was that not a red line issue from the beginning for the British?

European Council: Statements. (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Was it not the case that the wording of the protocol came at the very end but it was a red line issue for the British from the beginning?

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: In respect of the charter of fundamental rights, am I correct in interpreting the Taoiseach to mean that Ireland has a caveat, which has relevance for all member states, rather than an opt-out clause and he is seeking legal advice on this matter? The Taoiseach stated that this would be taken in the context of the European Court of Justice, ECJ, but we will not know how the ECJ will interpret...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of urgent national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Transport to meet Residents for Realignment of Metro North in the Drumcondra area with a view to ensuring the alignment chosen is the one that minimises the number of houses under which tunnelling takes place.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his proposals for changes for mortgage interest relief for first time buyers and those who bought a house in the past seven years in regard to the commitment contained in the Programme for Government; the estimate of the cost of the proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17153/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his proposals for a review of current VAT classifications with a view to reducing the rate of VAT applied to certain environmental goods and services in regard to the commitment contained in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17152/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Jun 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a two to three month delay in issuing disability payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16860/07]