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Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: Question 598: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding toxic waste at Haulbowline County Cork with details of the volume and type of waste present there; the action he will take to provide a solution to this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26046/08]

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: I spoke earlier about two issues: under age drinking and the abuse of alcohol by people over 18 years of age. The alcohol advisory group has proposed many recommendations. It asks for an overall government policy, which I support. Perhaps during the summer the Government and all Departments might produce such a policy before the next legislation is presented. I encourage the imposition of...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: Oh dear.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: Hear, hear.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: No.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: I welcome this Bill as an attempt to impact on a national cultural issue which is causing severe damage across our society. However, I would prefer it to be made part a coherent Government policy across a range of Departments. It is a start in that it restricts off-sale times, requires wine licences to be granted by the District Court, provides for structural separations, CCTV, fire and...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: I wish to share time with Deputies Sheehan and Perry.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: The Naval Service is located near the relevant area; does the Minister for Defence have a view on this matter? This is an extremely serious issue. I live in the area and have had calls from residents who are very concerned about the high levels of chromium 6 and mercury that have been known for years but covered up. I ask the Taoiseach to publish the reports on this matter immediately so...

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: He should make a statement. He is not being a public representative. What is he hiding? People are genuinely afraid and there is a cover-up on this matter. Cancer levels are very high in the harbour area.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: From what is the Minister running away?

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: Jackie, move on outside.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Stanton: Another cover-up.

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (26 Jun 2008)

David Stanton: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the support his Department provides for the development of rural enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25037/08]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (26 Jun 2008)

David Stanton: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 79 and 187 of 5 December 2007, if a review of the pilot evening transport service has been completed; the plans he has to make funding available for the extension of such an initiative to all rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25036/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jun 2008)

David Stanton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on reducing the number of years from six years as the period of time required by the Revenue Commissioners for the holding of receipts by applicants claiming health relief for health expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25189/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Jun 2008)

David Stanton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of detailed examinations that have taken place in each of the years 2000 to 2007, inclusive, on tax relief claimed in respect of medical expenses; the number of cases for which receipts were not available; the action taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25190/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Jun 2008)

David Stanton: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of examinations that have been initiated to date in 2008 in respect of claims for relief in respect of tax relief claimed on foot of medical expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25191/08]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Jun 2008)

David Stanton: Question 187: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to encourage and support local authorities to open civic amenity sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25187/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (26 Jun 2008)

David Stanton: Question 188: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has issued a directive to local authorities putting restrictions on them from using internal capital receipts in 2008 for current year expenditure; the reasons for same; if he will reconsider such a directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25188/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jun 2008)

David Stanton: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the value for money and policy review of phase one of the metropolitan areas networks programme and the consultation policy paper on next generation broadband have been finalised by his Department; if not, when they will be finalised; when he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter....