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Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (13 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of claims that have been awarded by the redress board; the average amount of each award; the number of remaining claims; when she expects to have these finalised; if any awards were rejected; and if so, the grounds for same. [43042/06]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 58: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way Ireland compares with other EU member states regarding their progress towards meeting their targets under the Kyoto protocol. [42648/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when applications for naturalisation by persons (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be processed. [42426/06]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (12 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 50: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the European Commission's decision on Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions national allocation plan; and the way the decision on Ireland's plan compared to the plans submitted by the other EU member states. [42649/06]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (12 Dec 2006)

John Curran: I appreciate that the Minister must make the submission by 31 December but I wish to ask about the transport allowances to which he referred. The Minister for Finance made specific reference in the budget last week to the fact that he intended to review the manner in which car tax is paid, moving away from the current system based on cubic capacity to one based on emissions. Will that form...

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Hear, hear.

Housing Management Companies. (7 Dec 2006)

John Curran: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the issue of housing management companies on the Adjournment. I propose to share time with Deputy Andrews.

Housing Management Companies. (7 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Will the Minister of State outline the Government's proposals to ensure housing management companies operate in a fair and transparent manner and that residents are aware of their rights in regard to such companies? We are all aware that the number of housing management companies has increased at an enormous rate in recent years, and many of them are associated with new apartment complex...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (5 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions and convictions for breaches of the three ton restriction on Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown from January 2004 to date in 2006; and the number of fines that have been issued and paid for this offence under the fixed penalty notice system. [41258/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (5 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 for permission for start a business here will be processed as quickly as possible. [41526/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (5 Dec 2006)

John Curran: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on a change to the relevant legislation whereby the offence of breaching a three ton restricted area would in addition to a fine also incur penalty points for the driver in view of the fact that the present fine system makes no distinction between a person committing this offence for the first time and a repeat offender. [41261/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Nov 2006)

John Curran: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding an application for permission to remain in this State by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [40763/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2006)

John Curran: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps her Department is taking to progress the school building projects in the Lucan area. [40125/06]

Written Answers — Cluster Munitions: Cluster Munitions (23 Nov 2006)

John Curran: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will take a lead role in opposing the use of cluster munitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39463/06]

Written Answers — US Immigration Reform: US Immigration Reform (23 Nov 2006)

John Curran: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contacts he has had as part of this campaign for the undocumented in America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39464/06]

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion regarding the pre-budget Estimates. Unlike the two previous speakers, I wish to address it in general rather than confine my comments to one Department. The 2007 gross pre-budget Estimates provide for expenditure of just over €54 billion, comprising €46.7 billion in current expenditure and €7.6 billion in capital expenditure. In real...

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

John Curran: I use it as a model. I take Deputy Costello's point fully. We can all look at examples of where things have not worked in the past but, specifically, this is a model where the sod was turned before a single person is living in the area and by September of next year that school will be operational. That is the way it should be done. The Department of Education and Science, to which Deputy...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

John Curran: We do not disrespect them.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Nov 2006)

John Curran: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a visa will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [37514/06]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill, and I am pleased that many who have contributed on the opposite side of the House have found an enthusiasm for Part V of the Planning and Development Act. As the rate of delivery under Part V increases year by year, so will the enthusiasm for it. It should be remembered that it was introduced and amended by this Government. I state that to...