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Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It could be construed that I am one of those Members to which the last speaker referred. I can honestly say that I was made no promises before, during or after the election so I have no reason to be disappointed. However, I submit that there are a few Members on that side of the House who have good reason to be disappointed, whose disappointment has not yet been assuaged——

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: ——and whose disappointment may not be assuaged. During my time in this House I have seen numerous changes, many not for the betterment of Parliament. There has been a dramatic growth in the number of committees. Government has a preponderance of power in all committees. I will go into that in a minute. Initially the purpose of that growth was to provide a means of placating Government...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil Under Standing Order 32 (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Those opposite should be interested in discussing the situation relating to Brazilian beef.

Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I can see the Minister is anxious to answer the Deputy's question. In view of the seriousness of the crime situation and the vagueness of the proposals in the criminal justice (money laundering) Bill, will it be brought forward as a matter of urgency instead of being published next year? Will the Bill be affected by the Government's proposal to opt out of certain provisions of the proposed...

Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: What about the opt-out from certain EU provisions in the proposed reform treaty? Will it affect this Bill?

Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I think it might be different.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of applications for capital funding for the various sewerage treatment schemes throughout the country received in his Department; the number and location of those already approved; the ones pending; his intentions for the approval of the remainder with a view to alleviating the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 313: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number, location and extent of sewage treatment augmentation or replacement works submitted to his Department by the various local authorities in County Kildare; his intention to meet these requirements in full in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23145/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 316: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to ensure the availability of an adequate supply and storage capacity of domestic drinking water in view of the increased and expected demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23153/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 317: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received reports from the various local authorities in connection with the need to upgrade various sewage treatment systems throughout the country; the projected costs in meeting such requirements; when he expects to make the necessary funding available; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses built by the various local authorities in each of the past five years excluding those provided by voluntary housing organisations; the number of three bedroom or family homes included; his intentions for the public housing programme in the future; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 322: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the future use of e-voting technology with a view to disposing of the project to an alternative jurisdiction which might be willing to utilise such a system; if he or his Department have received any cash offers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans, directly or in conjunction with Kildare County Council, to address the ongoing issue of flooding of properties at an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare arising form the vicinity of the retaining wall at Captain's Hill, the condition of which may have safety implications; his plans to address this issue; and if he...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, directly or in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, he has proposals for the maintenance, upgrading and preservation of Connolly's Folly, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23150/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he or his Department have carried out studies in relation to drainage needs or cleaning of watercourse, streams or rivers throughout the country with a view to the alleviation of flooding likely to arise in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23159/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position in regard to discussions between his Department, the Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council in regard to the alleviation of flooding at Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare and the Slate River, Allenwood, County Kildare; when it is expected that the proposed works will be concluded; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress to date in regard to the provision of the proposed public swimming pool at Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23148/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 314: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to provide the funding for the upgrading of sewage treatment facilities at Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23149/07]

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 315: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received confirmation regarding dangerous levels of radon gas at any or many locations throughout the country or in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23152/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 318: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken or proposes to take to address the issue of the leaking of methane gas from sewage treatment plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23155/07]