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Mortgage Redemption Fees. (13 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to help persons on high fixed rate mortgages and who may be having difficulties meeting loan repayments and who cannot afford the large lump sum charge to exit the fixed rate mortgage to avail of a lower variable rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18957/09]

Departmental Staff. (13 May 2009)

Liz McManus: I believe the Taoiseach has explained the thinking behind the whole approach of not renewing fixed term contracts, and thousands of people are becoming unemployed as a consequence. To take an example, the contracts of five members of staff at my local recycling centre are coming to an end. There is a great amount of community support for the retention of these staff and they were...

Departmental Staff. (13 May 2009)

Liz McManus: I am sorry but it has more-----

Departmental Staff. (13 May 2009)

Liz McManus: A Cheann-Comhaire, I am referring to written notice. It may not be an accurate quotation, but it is certainly a record of what was in the letter, if you prefer me to put it that way. May I make the point that this refers directly to the role of the Taoiseach. Earlier the Ceann Comhairle took questions about Roscommon, and rightly so in my view, so I do not believe it would be fair to...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recent set back for digital terrestrial television here; the action he will take to move DTT forward; his views on whether it is commercially viable; if the target for analogue switch off by 2012 is possible; the way he will deal with the impact of the Wales switch over for viewers on the east...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on submissions made recently to his Department on nationalising a company (details supplied); his further views on whether the company is crucial to plans to improve broadband access; the action he will take to secure that future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18684/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the proposed closure of St. Brigid's Ward, St. Colmcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown, Dublin; the position for existing patients of that ward; the effects into the future of the closure of this ward; the position with regard to the accident and emergency department in this hospital; if she will ensure that there will be no...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the fact that people are experiencing difficulties in getting through to the national car test centre in order to book an appointment; his further views on a case in which a NCT certificate is due to run out on 1 June 2009 but has had difficulty in getting through to the test centre to book an appointment, either by phone or...

Telecommunications Services. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: When the Minister was in opposition, he was very critical of the MANs project. I presume he is now very familiar with how it has worked out in different parts of the country. With regard to the MANs project in Wexford, will the Minister indicate the extent of the take-up among customers? Is the Minister aware there has been a very low level of customer take-up and that the charges on these...

Telecommunications Services. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: That is a "No".

Inland Fisheries. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: I presume that because the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, has replied to this question, he is the person responsible for this, although his title did not include inland fisheries when his new appointment was announced whereas it was in the title of the lamented former Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power. I welcome the fact that there is somebody in charge.

Inland Fisheries. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: That it was not included in his title, however, showed the low status of the issue in the Department. The Minister of State must be aware that this is the second time that the heads of the Bill have been presented to Cabinet. Is he saying that although the legislation will not be taken until the autumn session it is realistic to presume that the new structure will be in place before the end...

Inland Fisheries. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: I have never heard such waffle. I asked a specific question and while I appreciate that the Minister of State is new in the job that is a disgraceful answer. If he is serious about streamlining Government and getting value for money the Minister of State needs to do better than that. Has nothing been learned from the setting up of the Health Service Executive? It started from the same...

Inland Fisheries. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: The Minister of State should inform himself because it is not up to the boards to make the decisions; it is he who must postpone the elections. It is part of secondary legislation and it is important that the Minister of State appreciate this. Does he not accept that there is disappointment about this matter? There are claims that the Government will streamline the system and ensure better...

Inland Fisheries. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Does the Minister of State believe he will be here at the end of the year?

Order of Business (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: We cannot hear the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Thank you.

Telecommunications Services. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will meet his commitment to be on target to launch digital terrestrial television services to 85% of the population, including the south east, by autumn 2009 in view of the collapse of the deal (details supplied) for DTT; his plans to respond to the analogue switch off in Wales 2009 which will impact...

Telecommunications Services. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: It is regrettable that we find ourselves in this situation. It is very important that whatever can be done is done to ensure we reach the important targets set by the Minister. However, we must first consider the record. The Minister is saying that if he were in that line of business he would be very excited to take on such a project. However, a consortium with a good deal of experience...

Telecommunications Services. (12 May 2009)

Liz McManus: I appreciate that, but-----