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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he received an application in respect of additional funding for the replacement of an existing prefab with a permanent structure from a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; when a decision will be made on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46552/09]

Departmental Bodies. (9 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received reports of any alleged wrongdoing in companies or agencies under the aegis of his Department; the action he has taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45981/09]

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: I thank all the speakers who have contributed to the debate. I thank the Labour Party and Sinn Féin for their support. I also thank Deputy Seán Fleming, the Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and the members of that committee for their assistance in teasing out these issues over the past year. It has been ploughing a lonely furrow for...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: The Minister decided to take the side of those people, and I regret that because he was not there when the authority was established. He now has an opportunity to secure a Government commitment to investigate what has gone on and to put things right, rather than taking the side of those people who were involved in malpractice, resulting in the taxpayer being down to the tune of €213...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: On a professional basis and as a former member of Dublin City Council, he knows exactly what went wrong. He and Deputy Gogarty had the opportunity today, after making their St. Augustine remarks, to say they would support this Bill and assert the Green Party in Government, rather than operating as Pontius Pilate on accountability in the House. They know in their heart and soul that this...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: Deputy Cuffe can vote for the Bill.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: We call it accountability.

Written Answers — Medical Training: Medical Training (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the recent ESRI finding that some 350 general practitioners will retire between 2006 and 2010, 450 will retire between 2011 and 2015 and more than 500 will retire between 2016 and 2020; the action she will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45622/09]

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share time with Deputies James Reilly and Fergus O'Dowd. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording an opportunity in Private Members' time to move this Bill, the purpose of which is to give the Comptroller and Auditor General the power to audit the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, DDDA. The legislation is necessary in light...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: I am stating the facts as they occurred. I will, however, take account of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's remark. The difference between the purchase of the glass bottle site and previous cases in which the Dublin Docklands Development Authority bought property is that other private developers planned to purchase the site. As the local planning authority, why would the DDDA want to enter a...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: Their mantra is, "We will not, we will not, we will not pay it back or be accountable". There will be a situation in which the Dublin Docklands Development Authority and its debts will be written off and will go down the tubes. It will be a very sad day for anyone in the Houses of the Oireachtas to have to report this for an organisation established with the noble objectives of reviving and...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: I have a point of information.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: On a point of order.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: We are not seeking to transfer the oversight of any organisation.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: The organisation will still be able to send representatives before the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: I do not see that in the script.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: When does the Taoiseach expect the Control of Dogs Act to be enacted? Is it likely to be in this session?

First Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide that the Dublin Docklands Development Authority be a body that is audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General and to provide for connected matters.

First Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Phil Hogan: When I hear the phrase "more focussed" resources, I know immediately there will be a reduction in some moneys for Estimates.