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Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: From the Seanad (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: We are happy to accept them.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: From the Seanad (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: I was given this job a few days ago when it became known that Deputy Flanagan could not be here. When I looked at the Bill, I discovered that it had began its life as the Legal Services Ombudsman Bill. Sections had been removed and we were left with bits and pieces, so to speak, of which there are not many. On the completion of almost the first full year of this Dáil, there has been...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: We have been talking for a long time about the need for Government action to tackle the very many problems caused to Irish society by alcohol abuse. That day has finally come for what looks like being a partial Bill to do something about it. As has been said, Fine Gael supports it, though with some serious reservations, which I will touch on later. For the most part this Bill is a good...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford is entitled to be given a copy of the individual education plan for their own perusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24384/08]

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: They are making a comeback.

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (18 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation regarding his review of the arrangements in place for Deputies to use the drop box facilities for passport applications [23639/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (18 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the Honorary Council of Ireland in Lebanon was first appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23643/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (18 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the review being carried out by the National Ambulance Service will be concluded; when the findings will be published; and the time schedule for any recommendations to be implemented. [23893/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport when his promise to amend legislation to make it compulsory for roadside blood alcohol concentration testing of drivers involved in accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23360/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 639: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the proposed new secondary school for Gorey, County Wexford will be constructed; if the issue of patronage has been decided; and if so, when it was decided and who the patrons will be. [22614/08]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (17 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 659: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the review of section 9 of the Universities Act 1997 will be undertaken; the expected timeframe of this review; and when a decision consequent to the review will be announced. [22781/08]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (5 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is funding available from any Government body or agency for a proposed enterprise (details supplied) in County Wexford. [22398/08]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (4 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has analysed the source of Ireland's faster rate of inflation in recent years and its implications for public policy. [21884/08]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (4 Jun 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has plans to abolish fees for Freedom of Information requests in view of the recent recommendation of the OECD which concluded that such charges imposed by State Departments and agencies were a disincentive to greater openness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18022/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (29 May 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for energy security with particular regard to gas storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21449/08]

Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: God forbid that Deputy O'Rourke would ever offend anybody.

Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: It is pleasure to speak on this Bill. It will be progressive legislation. While it may be difficult for some in the legal profession to welcome this legislation, it is long overdue. I very much agree with what Deputy O'Rourke said about the language used by the legal profession. It is somewhat archaic. Joe and Josephine Soap on the street, in the pub or elsewhere truly do not understand...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (28 May 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people from ethnic minorities who have been recruited to the Garda Síochána; the number of people from ethnic minorities who have been recruited to the Garda reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20605/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 May 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans in place to deploy manpower to ensure that no rural area suffers a downgrade in coverage as a result of the Wicklow-Wexford Garda division being split into two separate divisions particularly in areas like Askamore currently policed from Carnew-Bunclody and currently within the Gorey area coverage, Coolgreany...

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (27 May 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 95: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been in contact with the Health Service Executive or the Department of Health and Children regarding the funding for staff to operate homeless shelters that were constructed with funding from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20840/08]