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

John Curran: That is the point. If the Deputy were to insist, he would be removing the option to go back and introduce a scheme. There would be five-bedroom houses in parts of this city coming to the market at a reduced rate, but they would not be affordable. It is precisely to address that issue that the amendment was introduced. We can deliver multiples of those houses at cheaper rates....

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

John Curran: We should then be looking specifically at what Meath County Council is doing. We should not take it that local authorities are only dealing in Part V. We should be aware of the number of houses which have and are being provided under Part V.

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

John Curran: It is quite significant.

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

John Curran: Up to June 2006, over 2,700 homes were acquired under Part V, 3,800 dwellings are under construction and a further 4,100 were planned on foot of agreements with developers. It is easy to sit here and be critical. When it was introduced the original Act could deliver nothing by its nature. It was always going to have a lead time and the Deputy has missed the point of Part V if he does not...

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

John Curran: It was always going to take a few years to have an effect. Anyone who examines the figures can see that growth is being achieved. It is easy to state that 80,000 houses were built but not every scheme was within the terms of Part V. Of 80,000 last year, some 20,000 were one-off houses and 40,000 were exempt because they were smaller developments, built on unzoned land or had planning...

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

John Curran: It is convenient to ignore the reality. Part V is delivering, and that will grow. Deputy Crowe is aware the amendment he proposes would not work.

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Nov 2006)

John Curran: Question 244: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a renewal work visa will be issued early for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and the appropriate steps to be taken in relation to same. [35425/06]

Asylum Support Services. (25 Oct 2006)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment. It concerns the conversion in Clondalkin village of what was an hotel to an accommodation facility for asylum seekers. In recent days, concerns have been raised over the fact that this hotel was converted without the knowledge of the local authority, councillors or Members of this House who represent the area. A silent deal...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

John Curran: It has not.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

John Curran: She has delivered in most areas.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

John Curran: She absolutely has.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

John Curran: Deputy Twomey should ask a straight question.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

John Curran: She is not afraid to answer questions.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (24 Oct 2006)

John Curran: Question 251: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when Section 185 of the new Criminal Justice Act 2006 will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34034/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (24 Oct 2006)

John Curran: Question 252: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he or his Department have plans to use a premises (details supplied) in Dublin 22 to accommodate asylum seekers or for other related purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34035/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Oct 2006)

John Curran: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application for residency here by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 will be processed from their original documentation or if they must make a new application for long term residency in the State; and the steps this person must take to secure long term residency here. [34036/06]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (19 Oct 2006)

John Curran: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the peer review process being organised by his Department with regard to the installation and management of closed circuit television system including Clondalkin will be complete; and when he expects to be in a position to issue the request for tenders. [33631/06]

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Oct 2006)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on the Private Members' Bill. Irrespective of what legislation we have and what rules and regulations are in place, it is an unfortunate fact of life that there are road deaths. To the families of victims and those listening to or reading this debate, I stress that no matter what we do, it is inevitable that there will be fatalities. More...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 Oct 2006)

John Curran: Question 243: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is possible for a person (details supplied) to make an application from within this country to have their visa changed from a business visa to a study visa or must they return to Nigeria to make such an application. [32913/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (17 Oct 2006)

John Curran: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number and types of weapons surrendered to date under the weapons amnesty. [33210/06]