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Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: I understand that. We have a situation where developers will be lobbying councillors, while planners, under instruction from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, will be seeking to dezone land, and NAMA will, as the Minister of State said, have the authority to make submissions at draft stage of local area plans. There is a conflict in all of this which leaves...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: I would like to share time with Deputy Sheahan.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: I am inclined to agree with my colleague, Deputy Stanton, who said that this Bill is probably too little, too late. The previous legislation provided for a "one size fits all" approach to planning. I wish to explain what I mean with reference to small towns like Wexford and Athlone and larger towns like Limerick. The people of those areas might not like to hear them referred to as towns,...

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, on her new portfolio. I consider her to be a capable member of a rather incapable Government. One of the difficulties the Government faces is that no member of the Cabinet has ever been in business. Government Ministers know nothing about paying rates or the JLC wage structure. They do not understand the difficulties faced by businesses. I am...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 781: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the case of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13032/10]

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: The information is available.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (10 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had consultations with other Departments regarding the measures drawn from the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes report which they plan to implement; the aggregate savings involved outside of the social welfare rate changes; and the percentage of that aggregate which will be delivered in year one. [11588/10]

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2010: Second Stage (4 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: This Bill seeks to establish, in line with international standards, a DNA database for use in the investigation and prevention of crime. Drafting of the Bill has been fundamentally influenced by a 2008 decision of the European Court of Human Rights with respect to the regulation of the DNA database in England and Wales in which the court held that there was a breach of Article 8, relating...

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Good samaritan laws or Acts protect from liability those who choose to aid others who are injured or ill. They are intended to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist for fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death. In Canada, a good samaritan doctrine is a legal principle that prevents a rescuer who has voluntarily helped a victim in distress from being...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Sector: Telecommunications Sector (2 Mar 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to instruct ComReg to allow open access to all publicly and privately owned infrastructure. [10176/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action she will take to alleviate the impact of the carbon tax on lower income households that are more likely to rely on higher carbon fuels and to live in badly insulated homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8956/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an application for disability benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8257/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8258/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8259/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an appeal for jobseeker's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8260/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8261/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8262/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8263/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will issue on an appeal for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8264/10]

Confidence in Minister for Defence: Motion (17 Feb 2010)

Michael D'Arcy: He is not a liar.