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Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: A good question.

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: I oppose the Defence (Amendment) Bill because it facilitates the integration of the Irish Army into European Union battle groups and because I see it as another step in the drift from traditional Irish neutrality towards Irish participation in a militarised European Union super-state. The important issue of Irish neutrality, and the increasing militarisation of the European Union, was the...

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate complaints that a licensed premises (details supplied) in Dublin 1 is in breach of the smoking law and if appropriate action will be taken in relation to same. [25885/06]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the circumstances outlined in correspondence (details supplied); her views on whether the treatment of the person by Beaumont Hospital accident and emergency unit is acceptable practice; the action she will take in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26174/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 227: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that circumstances outlined in correspondence (details supplied) will be fully investigated by the Health Service Executive; her views on whether this treatment is acceptable practice for the Mater Hospital accident and emergency unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26175/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax relief which is available for the refurbishment of rented accommodation; and the inspection procedures which are in place to ensure that such works comply fully with the provisions of the Planning and Development Acts. [25871/06]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the Commonwealth Secretariat assessment of the adjustment costs relating to the implementation of the EU-ACP Economic Partnership Agreements which estimated same to reach over €9 billion; the way in which he expects that this cost will be met; if it is advisable to proceed with EPAs in the absence of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25878/06]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if additional resources will be allocated to the Community Garda Section in response to the increased levels of vandalism, malicious damage and anti-social activities in the environs of an area (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [25639/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of the application for naturalisation for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if, in view of the length of time they have been resident here, they will be granted permission to do work other than that of a self employed artist in view of the high cost of living here. [25876/06]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 576: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request the Gardaí to investigate complaints that a licensed premises(details supplied) in Dublin 1 is a location for illegal drug use and drug dealing; and if appropriate action will be taken in relation to same. [25885/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 597: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the information promised in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 440 of 16 May, 2006 will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26135/06]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (4 Jul 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 883: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received a request or communication from the Dublin Docklands Development Authority requesting changes in the planning scheme for the north docklands; if so, the details of a request to increase the height or density for future developments in the docklands area; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (29 Jun 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the anti-social behaviour referred to in correspondence (details supplied) and the concerns of residents, the Gardaí will object to further special exemption licences at the premises. [25335/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (29 Jun 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the work to refurbish a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will include a school hall. [25334/06]

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Tony Gregory: I listened to what the Minister had to say last night. Unlike some of my colleagues, on balance I must support the provisions of this Bill. The Bill addresses whether the force used by a householder is reasonable when he or she confronts an intruder and struggles to protect his or her home. The Bill affords protection from civil liability to the actions of a householder in such circumstances...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Tony Gregory: In these circumstances, the Minister is failing again in his duty to the public by his refusal to accept this Bill on Second Stage. If the law is to be a deterrent, the balance must be clearly on the side of the citizen and against the law breaker.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (27 Jun 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Gardaí will assist with the removal of a car (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [24493/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (27 Jun 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will request a report from the Garda authorities on their response to the issues in correspondence (details supplied) from the Mater area residential community in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24494/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Jun 2006)

Tony Gregory: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps being taken at present to acquire the available site for a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24546/06]