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Teagasc Issues. (15 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programme specifically targeting cuts at Teagasc which are to be implemented. [36215/09]

Written Answers — Transport of Animals: Transport of Animals (15 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the animal transport regulation proposals at EU level; and the policy he has adopted regarding same. [36214/09]

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: I congratulate the Ceann Comhairle on his appointment. I am sure he will do a great job. I welcome this Bill and compliment Deputy James Reilly on his initiative. The Minister's response is also welcome. Her acceptance in principle of the Bill makes sense. Many people would be surprised to learn that there is no legal requirement for a practising medical practitioner to have insurance....

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (14 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 141: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average number of cases dealt with per day by adjudicators and mediators on behalf of the Private Residential Tenancies Board; if the 8% reduction in professional fees has reduced the cost of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35826/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (14 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 144: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, with reference to Parliamentary Question No. 1053 of 16 September 2009, the legislative error in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, in regard to existing affordable homes purchasers has been corrected; the number of purchasers who have been affected by the error; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (14 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the extension of the Luas to Bray in view of the media reports that the proposal has been postponed due to the economic climate; the expected start date of when the extension will commence; the expected completion date; if he will give an assurance that he is still committed to Luas coming to Bray; and if he will make a...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (13 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: I seek the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the planned closure of Independent Network News. As an independent producer of national news and as a vital piece of our broadcasting infrastructure, INN provides an invaluable service to local radio stations across the country. In the absence of INN, there is now a real risk that...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of a recent report which ranked Dublin 87th in the world and ranked Ireland 39th out of 60 countries in terms of broadband quality, he will publish a plan to address the inadequate quality and speed of our broadband provision here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35794/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a recent report on broadband which placed Dublin 87th city in the world in relation to quality of broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35499/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (13 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding liberalisation of the postal market in 2011; his views on the decision in July 2009 to end all weekend collection of mail; if his attention has been drawn to the changes in the volume of mail posted; his further views on the effect this decision will have on next day delivery targets; the...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (8 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 176: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on his failure to follow through on his commitment to improve water quality around the coast in response to the June 2007 European Court of Justice shellfish waters ruling and on indications from the European Commission that new legal action will be taken against him. [35098/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the lack of broadband provision in County Sligo; his views on concerns that the national broadband scheme will not impact positively on broadband provision in County Sligo; if his further attention has been drawn to a local group which has applied for funding from his...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: I would be more reassured if the Minister of State had the permission.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: It was not my husband, but a constituent. I keep well away from people who provide services.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Does that mean we will be sent a copy of the sections that are with the Attorney General?

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: I support the purpose of this Bill. It makes sense to put the regulation of premium rate telecommunications services under the same roof as the regulator of telephone services by amalgamating ComReg and Regtel. I, like Deputy Coveney, wish the same thinking had led the Minister to the amalgamation of ComReg and the broadcasting authority but that is a matter for another day. It is worth...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to cut the basic rate of any social welfare payment in Budget 2010. [34414/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs he plans in relation to the abolition or amendments of entitlement to treatment benefit. [34413/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: While this debate is being overshadowed by other events, the division on the National Asset Management Agency Bill will be the biggest decision most of us in this House will make. This is all the more reason for Committee Stage to be taken in this Chamber and not condemned to the basement. The stakes are enormous. In particular, there has been much criticism of the price to be paid by the...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Liz McManus: The Electricity (Transfer of Assets) Bill has been promised for some time, to allow for the transfer of assets from ESB to Eirgrid. It was controversial when it was proposed and it is unnecessary. Does the Taoiseach intend to proceed with that legislation or will it be quietly shelved?