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Energy Efficiency Standards. (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Okay.

Energy Efficiency Standards. (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: The reason the Minister came up with this idea was to mask the fact that there was nothing green in the budget. It was predicted that the introduction of a similar measure in Australia, which has a population of 21 million, would result in a saving of 800,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, yet the Minister calculates that the introduction of this measure here with our population of 4 million would...

Energy Efficiency Standards. (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister cannot introduce this measure for at least another 18 months following publication of the legislation under EU law. Also the eco-design directive would prevent him from introducing it without consulting the stakeholders involved in terms of the cost of replacing the lighbulbs. The need to purchase lighbulbs that are ten times more expensive than those households currently used...

Energy Efficiency Standards. (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: It has not happened yet.

Energy Efficiency Standards. (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister should ask the Minister, Deputy Martin, what happened with the introduction of the smoking ban and how the Government was delayed in its introduction of it because it did not take into account its EU obligations.

Energy Efficiency Standards. (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: A year later.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (13 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the accessibility works programme approved by the board of Irish Rail in respect of the northern line; the details of the programme and a time-scale for completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34750/07]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (13 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received an application from the board of Irish Rail for the sanctioning of the scheme to extend car parking at Donabate railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34751/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 221: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of compact fluorescent light bulbs and light emitting diodes bulbs fitted in his Department's offices in the Custom House. [34782/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of compact fluorescent light bulbs and light emitting diodes bulbs fitted in his Department's offices in Adelaide Road. [34783/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Defence the measures that are in place in the County Dublin development plan at the request of his Department or the Air Corps in regard to housing development in the lands surrounding Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34157/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of both primary and secondary school students who require special needs assistance for learning difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33448/07]

School Curriculum. (11 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the theory of intelligent design; her plans to introduce intelligent design in both the junior certificate science curriculum and the leaving certificate biology curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33449/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will direct and finance the NRA under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 to undertake a full national works programme for the upgrading and maintenance of all national secondary and local roads; if he will direct the NRA and Longford County Council on safety grounds especially to carry out a long promised works and maintenance programme on...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (6 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on plans to increase the motor tax burden on drivers with SUVs or cars with engines over 1.6 litres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32803/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (6 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Government has plans to postpone the adoption of the Energy Tax Directive 2003 in view of the financial difficulties that will face many coach operators who are contracted to carry out school runs, scheduled services and tour operations, when their fuel rebate is withdrawn as a consequence of this directive; and if he will...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (6 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the development grant application for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; when she expects a decision to be made on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33103/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the need for a site to be acquired for a replacement school building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; when she expects to make a decision regarding site options that have emerged in respect of a request for offers of sites by the Office of Public Works; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (6 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 253: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government has formulated plans in place for dealing with the impact of climate change on coastal towns and communities here; the amount of money allocated to affected local authorities to deal with this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33105/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (6 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 254: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses allocated or given out under the affordable housing scheme in County Cork since the scheme was launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33106/07]