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Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has supported academic research into transport issues in third level institutions over the past five years; the amount and institution involved; if he will continue this research; if he will support research into the way climate change is affecting our geology and thus impacting on out transport systems including rail and road; and if he...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details and outcome of the past three reviews by his Department's Governance Support Division of compliance by his Department's State bodies with the code of practice, in particular to name the State bodies that have not achieved full compliance; the reason for same; the action taken by him; the results of same [24391/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the arrangements that are in place to implement policy in relation to determining and approving the remuneration of each chief executive officer and managing director under the auspices of his Department; the salary of each such chief executive officer and managing director; if such arrangements have been breached in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details and outcome of the past three reviews by his Department's Governance Support Division of compliance by his Department's State bodies with the code of practice, in particular to name the State bodies that have not achieved full compliance; the reason for same; the action taken by him; the results of same; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the arrangements that are in place to implement policy in relation to determining and approving the remuneration of each chief executive officer and managing director under the auspices of his Department; the salary of each such chief executive officer and managing director; if such arrangements have been breached in the past three years...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the details and outcome of the past three reviews by her Department's Governance Support Division of compliance by her Department's State bodies with the code of practice, in particular to name the State bodies that have not achieved full compliance; the reason for same; the action taken by her; the results of same; and if she...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the arrangements that are in place to implement policy in relation to determining and approving the remuneration of each chief executive officer and managing director under the auspices of her Department; the salary of each such chief executive officer and managing director; if such arrangements have been breached in the past...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the details and outcome of the past three reviews by his Department's governance support division of compliance by his Department's State bodies with the code of practice, in particular to name the State bodies that have not achieved full compliance; the reason for same; the action taken by him; the results of same...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the arrangements that are in place to implement policy in respect of determining and approving the remuneration of each chief executive officer and managing director under the auspices of his Department; the salary of each such chief executive officer and managing director; if such arrangements have been breached in...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the details and outcome of the past three reviews by his Department's Governance Support Division of compliance by his Department's State bodies with the code of practice, in particular to name the State bodies that have not achieved full compliance; the reason for same; the action taken by him; the results of same; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has met with a group (details supplied); the outcome of her meeting with the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23889/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the cost of the supplementary welfare exceptional needs payment annually since 2006 and to date in 2010; the cost of the travel element in those costs annually since 2006 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23940/10]

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 99: In page 39, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: 36.—(1) A person shall not pilot or attempt to pilot a mechanically propelled vessel while he or she is under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vessel. (2) A person shall not pilot or attempt to pilot a mechanically propelled vessel while...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept the Minister's bona fides with regard to the abuse of drugs and alcohol and as far as I am concerned, that is not at issue. However, this proposal is a recommendation of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board in one of its recent reports. With respect, I do not accept the points made by the Minister. There is no reason he cannot incorporate the same basic regime as will be...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: What limits currently apply in the context of determining whether someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs? How much alcohol must one consume before one is deemed to be under the influence?

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: So it is a subjective measurement. In other words, there are no regulations which apply at present. In such circumstances, a person who has imbibed three or four pints of beer could decide that he or she is competent and qualified to be in charge of a ship. Who decides whether that is the case? A serious issue, which is of some concern to me, arises in this regard. The Minister stated...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: In light of the importance of the issue, I did not speak at all until now.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept the Minister's genuine commitment to deal with this matter, either by the end of the year or as soon as possible thereafter.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 84: In page 25, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: "(g) consideration to be taken of local, economical and fleet size.". I ask the Minister to respond as there was some doubt on Committee Stage as to whether this matter is covered in existing law.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2010)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 83: To ask the Taoiseach the amount paid in each calendar year since inception in respect of the e-Cabinet system, in tabular form; the initial outlay for the e-Cabinet system; the nature of the service provided; the person by whom it was provided; if there were tenders sought for each such contract and the successful company or person; when the e-Cabinet system will be reviewed;...