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Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: We will all reach the same conclusion reached by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources concerning political accountability.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Will the Ceann Comhairle protect me?

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Thank you.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: We will find out if a decision of the Minister, Deputy Gormley, has exposed the taxpayer further in respect of decisions of the DDDA. Through the Chair, we will see whether there is any political accountability.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: We will see the record of accountability. We will also see who has been joking about waste management.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: We know what the Green Party thinks of grass.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Regarding political accountability, what is the Minister doing about waste management and water policies and local government reform? He promised a White Paper on the latter at the end of 2008. He has achieved nothing in reforming politics generally, but he has discussed it often. This is just spin. The Taoiseach's reconfiguration is about staying in office, political survival and nothing else.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: The Minister started, so he might as well finish.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Missionary zeal.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Tell that to small businesses.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Tell us how it is done.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: The Minister is in the Government.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: What of Fianna Fáil and the Green Party?

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (11 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement confirming reports in a newspaper (details supplied) on 22 February 2010 that the customs service is seriously concerned about a rise in detections of illegal and counterfeit cigarettes in mainstream shops; if there have been a significant rise in detections of illegal and counterfeit cigarettes in mainstream stores...

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (11 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of detections of illegal and counterfeit cigarettes in mainstream shops for 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12052/10]

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (11 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement regarding the figures on smuggled cigarettes as quoted in a newspaper (details supplied) on 22 February 2010 which claim that 25% of cigarettes are imported illegally into this country compared to 3% in France and 2% in Spain; if he will release statistics that compare the levels of cigarette smuggling into this country...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the position of an orthodontist is vacant in the Kilkenny area for the past three years; when this appointment is likely to be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12153/10]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (11 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that all measures relating to consumer protection regarding housing construction are appropriate to the current difficulties in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12107/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has assessed the possibility of merging existing agencies or responsibilities of agencies into a single River Shannon organisation that would plan for flooding and related matters along the River Shannon catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9622/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Mar 2010)

Phil Hogan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the necessary funding to carry out drainage works at the River Duiske, Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny, in order to alleviate future flooding in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11741/10]