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Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the additional supports he will put in place for the Garda to deal with anti-social behaviour in public and private housing estates due to the failure of the ASBO legislation. [40410/09]

Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: The IPA has conducted an opinion poll, which shows that 76% of the public rate youth crime as a major national problem. As a result, there is a significant number of people who are intimidated, whether easily or not. These people are in their homes, worried, afraid and concerned. On far too many occasions the gardaí are contacted but nobody is available to come to aid these people. The...

Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: The question is coming.

Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Some 2,500 ASBOs have been issued but how many have gone to the final stages where the relevant people are reprimanded?

Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: How many is that in total?

Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: That is 19 in total.

Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: The Minister has said there are 13 contracts for children, three orders for adults and three orders for children, which indicates a complete failure of that system and the time spent in this Chamber debating legislation. The legislation is not being implemented. When will the legislation be implemented properly so that people can be safe in their homes and not be intimidated week in, week...

Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: It is 0.1%.

Anti-Social Behaviour. (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Less than 0.1% of the warnings have advanced.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take to address cancelled operations and lengthening waiting lists for children in need of medical or surgical procedures at hospitals here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39340/09]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (3 Nov 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 942: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend the date for the spreading of farmyard manure and slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38279/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: I wish to offer the new Ceann Comhairle my best wishes in respect of the office he now holds. "[G]overnment of the people, by the people, for the people" - these are the immortal words of Abraham Lincoln. What the NAMA legislation represents is government of the developers, by Fianna Fáil and the Greens, for the banks. It gives me no pleasure whatsoever to contribute to the debate on this...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (7 Oct 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to fraud control measures put in place by her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34257/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to apply the 80% capital gains tax on windfall gains to lands compulsory purchase ordered by the National Roads Authority for motorway construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33680/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Finance if the 80% capital gains tax on windfall gains will be applied to disturbance fees paid to landowners whose lands are compulsory purchase ordered by the National Roads Authority for motorway construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33681/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will apply the 80% capital gains tax on windfall gains to lands compulsory purchase ordered by the National Roads Authority for motorway construction; if he plans to introduce measures to compensate landowners for the substantial moneys they would lose as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33682/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will apply the 80% capital gains tax on windfall gains to lands which are rezoned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33683/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider exempting sites sold for residential use from the 80% capital gains tax on windfall gains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33684/09]

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

Michael D'Arcy: I wish to share time with Deputies Breen, Deenihan, English, Doyle and Creighton.

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

Michael D'Arcy: I have long been of the opinion that many Fianna Fáil Ministers are out of touch. I did not realise so many backbenchers were also out of touch. The history of Private Members' Bills over the last number of years has been poor. I did some research and in one 30 year period only three such Bills have been accepted. On this occasion, this Bill is so important it should be considered. From...