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Fuel Poverty. (25 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: I thank the Minister for the reply, although I am disappointed to say it was very similar to one I received to a previous parliamentary question. Will he confirm that essentially what he said was that he does not know how many people live in fuel poverty and that the research report and his strategy have not been published? He has nothing new to tell us even though the situation in terms of...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (24 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 81: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs incurred in relation to electronic voting equipment in the seven month period since his decision on 23 April 2009 not to proceed with electronic voting; when he anticipates that this equipment will cease to be a cost to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42939/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the need to ensure a separation between the funding for overseas development aid and such financial commitments regarding climate change which may emanate from the Copenhagen conference. [41933/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the overseas development aid budget and future financing mechanism to tackle climate change should be kept separate in order to ensure that Ireland's UN commitment to spend 0.7% of gross domestic product on development aid by 2012 is not diluted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41932/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes report recommendation that adult education courses, local enterprise initiatives and information provision for target groups should be merged with county child care committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41630/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of meetings he has had with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources regarding the national broadband strategy in view of its importance to rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41631/09]

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: On a point of information on the same subject, I appreciate the Taoiseach is indicating there is a setback in the climate change negotiations. Will he clarify whether he will still be travelling to Copenhagen? It is very important that whatever effort can be made is made to ensure that we will make real progress rather than have stalemate at the talks in Copenhagen.

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (12 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 19: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of claims waiting to be processed within her Department at the latest date for which figures are available; the average time taken to process a claim; the steps taken to speed up this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41068/09]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (12 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of redundancies notified to her Department in respect of each year from 2002 to date in 2009; the number of projected redundancies for 2009; the amount of money paid out in statutory redundancy payment in respect of each year from 2002 to 2008; the projected figure for 2009; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gun murders that have taken place since the beginning of 2009; his views on the number of such gun murders in the Dublin area; the extent to which this reflects the continued operation of criminal gangs; the steps being taken to deal with such murders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40149/09]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when arrangements will be made to instruct members of An Garda Siochána that it is not necessary to take a longhand note of interviews with persons in custody when such interviews are being electronically recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40150/09]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the annual accounts for 2008 of the Central Fisheries Board have been published and laid before Dáil Éireann; if not, the reason for the delay; the timeline for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40055/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on concerns raised over the destructive sealice and salmon farming practices; the way he plans to protect wild salmon; his position regarding salmon farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40201/09]

Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Committee Stage of the Communications Regulation (Premium Rates Services) Bill 2009, will be debated tomorrow by the Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The Minister added a section in the explanatory memorandum dealing with the opening of ducts in roads for telephone companies, telcos. The Minister did not make provision for this in the Bill and he told the...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: I know the amendment will be proposed on Report Stage. I am asking if it has received Cabinet approval or must it go to another Cabinet meeting?

Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: It has today. That is progress.

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: I have a question on this. Two questions have been tabled in my name on this matter.

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: I appreciate that. The brevity of the Taoiseach's answer causes my additional questions. I understand from the Taoiseach's reply that he will attend the Copenhagen meeting. That is very welcome news to Members of the House. It sends a strong message that Ireland is committed to dealing with climate change. I ask the Taoiseach to consider that the message might be stronger if he was to...

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: It is nice to have a lead role.

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Liz McManus: Will the ODA budget be separate?