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Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Shane McEntee: The horse industry is being placed at risk.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Shane McEntee: If the Green Party cannot make a decision, I ask the Taoiseach to do so.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Shane McEntee: The jobs of top jockeys are being put at risk. I ask the Taoiseach to respond.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Shane McEntee: I will ask him again.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Shane McEntee: Will hunting licences be revoked?

Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Shane McEntee: The Taoiseach is as cowardly as the Minister, Deputy Gormley.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when construction work will begin on the new school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31694/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when construction work will begin on the new national school in Laytown, County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31348/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (27 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Transport when the report of the expert group on the reduction of blood alcohol concentration levels for drivers will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30531/07]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there was contact between Eirgrid and his Department regarding the proposed Meath Cavan 440kv power line; if so, the nature of this contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30400/07]

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this matter. Prior to becoming a Deputy three years ago, I became involved in an environmental issue which led me to believe we must take our environment seriously. That issue involved hazardous waste which was not being managed properly and caused grave concern in my area. The major change in recent times is with regard to the number of young...

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: My party wants what is best for the people, as does the Green Party. In March, this was in the public domain at Government level, although I realise Deputy Ryan was not Minister at that time. The information was withheld, probably for electoral reasons, but it is now on top of us.

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: We support it. Let me recap unless anyone was slow on the uptake——

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: When was this announced?

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: The project relating to Cavan and Meath was announced by EirGrid six weeks ago in a newspaper notice. That was when the people of Meath first heard of it.

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: The people of Meath and the Fine Gael Party agree we need the interconnector and alternative sources of electricity supply. However, we do not want overhead power lines running through the county when nobody can clearly state it does not have an impact on health.

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: The Minister should listen to Professor O'Carroll. The people of Meath are confused at this stage because the Fianna Fáil Deputies in Meath have made public statements that Fianna Fáil wants the line put underground but the Government will not allow it. The Minister, Deputy Cowen, also commented this morning. I am not sure who is in government. I hope the Minister will meet the groups...

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: So the Minister is quite happy it will go overground.

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: May I ask one last question?

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (Resumed) (22 Nov 2007)

Shane McEntee: In order to clarify the matter, Fianna Fáil representatives in County Meath say they want it underground but that the Government will not allow that. Somebody must provide clarification. Who is in Government? Is it Fianna Fáil, the Green Party or no one? It is a bit like some other decisions that were supposed to be made a week ago, which are still sitting on the table.