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Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: I am sure the county did.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: I am sure my colleagues in Wicklow were delighted with that but where is the fairness and transparency? The Green Party and the Government have not been proactive in supporting a burgeoning industry in bio-fuels. This needs to be examined and supported. There is no point in its charging people for CO2 emissions if it is not prepared to support the production of ethanol and biodiesel.

University Status. (20 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: I thank the Minister for reading her press release. It is unfortunate she did not take the opportunity to expand upon it. I find it disappointing that the Minister has had the report for about eight or nine months but it was only released just before Question Time today. I can only describe the report as a political manoeuvre to get over the 2007 election. I can only assume she has an open...

University Status. (20 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Has the Minister an open mind about the upgrading of Waterford Institute of Technology to the status of a regional university?

University Status. (20 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: I was referring to the south-east region as a whole.

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (19 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason the proposed renovation of military accommodation in A, B and C blocks in Cathal Brugha Barracks has not commenced on schedule; when work will start; and the revised projected completion date. [6366/08]

Site Acquisitions. (7 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: While the issue I raise may not be as vitally important as the life and death ones my colleagues who spoke before me raised, the biggest issue in my area is the lack of schools. A public private partnership for a site for schools was announced in 2005. I believe that Wexford County Council has done a deal with the Department of Education and Science on the purchase of an 18-acre site in...

Site Acquisitions. (7 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: I finished a little early so——

Site Acquisitions. (7 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: I did not get answers to the questions I asked.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent measures the European Union has taken against the Sudanese Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3800/08]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (6 Feb 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a photographic machine was purchased for the passports office; when this was purchased; the cost of same; if it is of the required standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3801/08]

Job Losses. (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: I assume the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will be interested in the news relating to Allergan as up to one third of the workforce live in north County Wexford, which is his constituency. It is a huge blow to north Wexford, as well as south Wicklow. My colleagues have spoken about the amount of work IDA Ireland has done in the Arklow area. However, it has done nothing in Gorey and the rest of...

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 846: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when applications which were received from 21 October to 31 October 2007 for the farm improvement scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be dealt with. [1751/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 960: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are grants available for a course (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1397/08]

Renewable Energy Resources. (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether subsidising bio-fuels represents a cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. [2100/08]

Telecommunications Services. (19 Dec 2007)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the towns of Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross were not included in MANs phase two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35786/07]

Telecommunications Services. (19 Dec 2007)

Michael D'Arcy: The Minister knows better than most that DSL is old hat at this stage in regard to broadband connectivity. In County Wexford phase one was disappointing in that only one town was connected. Kingscourt, with a population of 1,700; Kiltimagh with a population of 1,000 and Manorhamilton were connected in phase one. Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross, out of 94 towns, with populations closer to...

Telecommunications Services. (19 Dec 2007)

Michael D'Arcy: One issue that needs to be addressed is the cost of connection to MANs. At present, it can cost tens of thousands of euro to connect to MANs, which is prohibitive given that the additional running costs are also very high. E-Net got the contract in 2004 for 15 years. Will the Minister review the cost for new connectors to take up usage in MANs?

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2007)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if additional funding will be made available to establish local lieutenants to pursue drug dealers in the rural Garda divisions. [32150/07]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (13 Dec 2007)

Michael D'Arcy: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce a version of Megan's law to allow communities the information that a former sex offender is living within their area. [32151/07]