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Order of Business (8 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: We are supposed to be able to get the basics right. We do not have to get great thinking from the other side of the House.

Order of Business (8 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: We must have the nuts and bolts of democracy working as required. That means we should have the Bill on Committee Stage. In this instance, we did not. We did not have the full Title of the Bill. Report Stage will even include an amendment to the Title of the Bill. It is a clumsy, inadequate and undemocratic approach to preparing and making legislation, which is our primary duty, and...

Written Answers — Exchequer Returns: Exchequer Returns (3 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the November 2009 Exchequer returns published on 2 December 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44868/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (3 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the statement from an association (details supplied) expressing concerns regarding the internal appointment of directors at a bank; the reason he allowed these appointments to proceed when his preference was for an external candidate to become chief executive of the bank; his further views on the statement by the association that...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the recommendations of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programme regarding her Department and agencies under her remit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44602/09]

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (2 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will make a statement on her proposed code of conduct for the grocery sector. [44601/09]

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: When I was preparing for this debate I came across an old briefing from the Department outlining the timeframe for the legislation. It set out that the heads of the Bill would be finalised by 2 November 2008. After consultation, the Bill was to be drafted by April 2009. It was to be enacted and commenced by July and vesting day for the new company was to be 1 August 2009. That is telling...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: It is peculiar. Essentially, it means that the Government does not trust a CEO. We should grow up. When one considers how openness can lead to a fresher approach to governance, one should have a certain amount of confidence in oneself and in the people one appoints. Deputy Coveney made a valid point on the type of person who has come forward as a result of advertising for participation in...

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: It is not agreed. It would not be proper for this House not to debate No. 14. For the fifth time we have a postponement of democratic elections to regional fisheries boards. Extraordinarily each year the same order comes up again with only the name of the individual Minister Tipp-Exed out. Five Ministers have introduced this order over several years, including the former Minister of State...

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: In 2006 he then described the next postponement as a sorry indictment of the Government's neglect of the environment and wild fishery stocks. He even called it an act of cowardice. Is the Minister codding us or is he simply floundering?

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: He is skating along coming back repeatedly with this postponement-----

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: ----- without offering us a ray of hope.

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: I support the proposal from the Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security, Deputy Barrett, to continue this debate tomorrow. We all support the change today in terms of the Murphy report, and that is not an issue. It is of tremendous importance that this Parliament reflects and considers the major task we face at Copenhagen. I welcome the fact that...

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: I did not want to interrupt, but I was wondering whether we will receive copies of the Minister's speech.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: In recent days, thousands of people across the country have been devastated by unprecedented floods. Their houses, farms, livestock and even their lives have been put at risk. These floods are a deadly warning to us as to what to expect regularly as the world warms up. We must comfort and compensate those affected and protect vulnerable areas country-wide. However, must we wait for...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 302: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will comment on the difficulties faced by building energy rating contractors who have invested significant amounts in training, insurance and registration and who now are faced with low take up of BER certificates; the number of BER contractors and the amount of BER certificate applications since the...

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 303: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are any plans to merge websites (details supplied) following the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programme on public spending; the cost of running both of these websites; the cost of the recently launched www.1010.ie; his views on whether they all cover the same...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Sector: Aquaculture Sector (1 Dec 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 304: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the ruling of the European Commission against Ireland on its quality of shellfish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43364/09]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (26 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the EU Commission proposals for changes to animal transport legislation. [43636/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals for the introduction of postcodes; the cost of introducing postcodes; his views on whether the cost is justified at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43335/09]