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Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Given that the Minister for Social and Family Affairs is in the House, we can get a first hand reply in a matter of promised legislation. Given that the value of the free fuel voucher is €9 per week, that it has not changed since 2002 and that over the same period ESB prices have increase by 40% and a half-bag of coal is €8——

Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Emmet Stagg: ——can I ask the Tánaiste when exactly will we see the Social Welfare Bill? Maybe there might be an improvement in the free fuel allowance in that Bill.

Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Emmet Stagg: There was not.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he intends to bring forward legislation on charities regulation before the summer recess in 2006; if the general scheme of the Bill will go before the Government in January 2006; the reason for the delay in this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36925/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (30 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the improvements which have been brought into effect in regard to the local development social inclusion programme in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36946/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: I believe this is on the same issue, although I will accept the Chair's guidance on the matter. Recently, when I was somewhat out of order during Taoiseach's Question Time, the Taoiseach kindly answered a question I asked of him on the proposed broadcasting Bill. I asked him whether he would attempt to persuade the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel...

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Could the Whips discuss the matter raised by the two Deputies?

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Maybe the Taoiseach will say the Whips will discuss it.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: He does not have time.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister may produce the amendments in between giving interviews.

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 16: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he sought the reintroduction of a radon remediation grant scheme for householders during discussions on the Estimates 2006; and if he will report on same. [36555/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Finance if discussions between the Office of Public Works and the Garda authorities concerning changes requested by the Garda authority to the revised sketch scheme for the new Leixlip Garda station have concluded; if agreement has been reached and the proposals signed off; if the public consultation process can now commence; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if non-EU nationals, who have been given leave to remain here on the basis of being the parent of an Irish born child, are entitled to funding for undergraduate full-time third level courses at recognised third level colleges in respect of fees and maintenance grants. [36319/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 523: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if guidelines will be introduced for local authorities that requires them to include returning emigrants in the local authority schemes of letting of council social housing similar to that which pertains in the capital assistance scheme operated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the...

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Pontius Pilate.

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Tell that to Deputy Harney.

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: He hit a nerve.

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Acting like Pontius Pilate.

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: He told them it would be all right.

Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31: Irish Ferries Dispute. (29 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Government should refuse Irish Ferries and let it take the Government to court.