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Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (6 May 2009)

Liz McManus: None of that is in the Bill.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (6 May 2009)

Liz McManus: There is nothing in the Bill about those kinds of reforms so I do not know how the Minister can claim that it can or will happen. That is not the nature of the beast, which is instead to set up a little empire and try to draw in resources. The Minister did not answer the staffing question, which is very important. I would be grateful if he would comment on that issue. Is the right of the...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (6 May 2009)

Liz McManus: I would prefer to have an answer.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (6 May 2009)

Liz McManus: The Minister did not reply to the question on staffing. He is being extremely selective in the context of the answers he is providing.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (6 May 2009)

Liz McManus: I welcome the changes the Minister is making. It must be acknowledged that he has listened to the Opposition and has made a good decision in the context of extending the period of a licence. It seemed particularly unfair that in circumstances where the incumbent had no competitor, the period was limited to four years. Like Deputy Coveney, I welcome the extension from four to six years and...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (6 May 2009)

Liz McManus: Yes.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Liz McManus: It is a silly idea.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the discussions she has had with social welfare branch managers about their needs in order to speed up the processing of jobseeker claims. [16995/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (30 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she is satisfied that there are sufficient resources with the habitual residence condition unit in her Department to allow for the speedy processing of jobseeker claims. [16994/09]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (30 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 197: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure the Private Residential Tenancy Board amend their registration forms to include the building energy rating certificate number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17157/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (30 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will change the home energy saving scheme so that a building energy rating is mandatory; the reason a BER is not currently required; his views on ensuring local authority building control officers enforce the legislation covering BERs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17156/09]

Order of Business (30 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: The Minister for Finance said the national asset management agency legislation would be introduced in the summer legislative session. That can extend to the end of September.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: I have raised questions on this many times and I have always been told the full period extends to the end of September. I want reassurance that the legislation will be introduced and dealt with before we rise for the summer. At the recent Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis, legislation on accountability in referendum campaigns, in respect of funding and the resource requirement, was promised. Will it...

Order of Business (30 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: That does not necessarily mean it will be completed. Does that mean before we rise?

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (29 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of reports he is in the process of producing; the basis of each report; if he has employed consultants in regard to such reports; if so, the number and cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16740/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Funds : Departmental Funds (29 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has sought or recouped funding under any of the grant systems as operated by his Department or its agencies; if so, the agency and the funding recouped; if there is outstanding amounts that can be recouped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16741/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (29 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure a bilateral agreement between Russia and Ireland is signed before the Adoption Bill 2009 is passed; her views on the fears expressed by families who are awaiting to finalise adoptions of Russian children; the position regarding the bilateral agreement between Russia and Ireland and the timeframe agreed upon; and if...

Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: In case there is any mistake on the record, I wish to make it clear that I was not canvassing with the Minister of State, Deputy Dick Roche, and the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, at any time.

Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: It is simply for the record. I welcome the Private Members' motion. This debate could not be more timely. Today's analysis by the ESRI shows that we are now suffering the worst recession of any advanced country since the 1930s. Working our way out of this crisis will require leadership and radical thinking. We live in a fast-moving world especially in the communications area and we must...

Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (29 Apr 2009)

Liz McManus: Moneys were now——