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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Ulick Burke: I am merely encouraging Deputy Fleming to admit the Government is bailing out the builders.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Ulick Burke: If in doubt leave it out.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Ulick Burke: Did the Deputy tell him that?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Ulick Burke: The Minister promised that but it did not happen.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 Oct 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a receptionist has not been appointed to the Birr community nursing centre, County Offaly, in view of the fact the position has been vacant for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33620/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Oct 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 484: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost of the security provided at the Birr Community Nursing Unit, County Offaly; the Health Service Executive budget from which it has been financed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33621/09]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Sep 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a decision not to sign the new Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on 24 September 2009 will send a signal to other countries that it is acceptable to deny victims of human rights violations a right of access to justice. [31695/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Sep 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is tracking and assessing the effects and consequences in the various programme countries that the cuts in the overseas development budget have had to date in 2009. [31764/09]

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

Ulick Burke: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the proposed Bill and I want to commend Deputies Michael Ring and Charles Flanagan on bringing it before the House today. It is timely legislation for many people throughout the country. It is quite clear to the public at large that the rights of the home owner are not being adequately protected. We need to ensure that the victim has greater...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (16 Sep 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 798: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the efforts at Irish and EU level to have a person (details supplied) released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31719/09]

Public Transport. (9 Jul 2009)

Ulick Burke: The bus service provided by Bus Éireann in the west is particularly bad. In 2005 Bus Éireann agreed to commence providing a range of services between Knock Airport and the surrounding towns. The Minister and his Department were lobbied in respect of this matter. In March 2007 - oddly enough, prior to the general election - the department decided to sanction the provision of such...

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

Ulick Burke: The Deputy has indicated that he will not avail of the time. Earlier this afternoon, the Minister's colleague stated, "A properly resourced local government sector is vital to local democracy". When we take into consideration this, and the Bill's capacity to raise funds for proper local democracy, we are left with hastily produced legislation. The greatest fault of those who have...

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

Ulick Burke: I hope the Minister will clarify the many concerns expressed by Deputies.

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

Ulick Burke: As a first step.

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

Ulick Burke: I support Deputy Hogan's amendment. It was suggested that local authorities can delegate the collection functions referred to in the Bill to the Local Government Computer Services Board and the Local Government Management Services Board, which can accept electronic payment. The Minister is suggesting it will be possible to pay directly to the local authorities themselves.

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

Ulick Burke: Or go to an office. However, all of these mechanisms will incur a cost - for example, the cost of employing staff to man the computers or offices through which payments can be made. Bearing in mind what Deputy Hogan and I stated on Second Stage, there must be a failure to realise that many sections of councils have been depleted of staff. In respect of collecting for water services, the...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (8 Jul 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of preschool for children as announced in budget 2009; if her projections and targets will be achieved; the total financial provision announced; if there is a cut in this provision; and the total number of children for which that provision will cater for. [28761/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health and Children in view of the current financial shortfall to the Health Service Executive, if she will stop all unnecessary expenditure on reports and leaflets for a period of time, while there is a need for urgent funding in the delivery of front line services and community services in view of the stated cost to the HSE of such items; and the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total amount spent by the Health Service Executive in public relations consultancy for each of the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the areas of greatest cost of such expenditure in each HSE area and at departmental level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28763/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jul 2009)

Ulick Burke: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of beds and wards currently out of use at hospitals (details supplied); the number of beds and wards to be closed on a seasonal basis; the start date and proposed reopening date of these beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28765/09]