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Access to the Countryside Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Deputy Dowds must have weighted his a bit more than we did ours. Like Deputy Kyne, I welcome the discussion on this matter. I do have problems with the Bill. I suppose I am the first landowner here to stand up and speak on the Bill. Herd No. I1764033: I do not think anyone else can quote that here in the Chamber.

Access to the Countryside Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: This is not a Bill about urbanites and rural people. I come from Johnstown, a small village on the N7. At one stage the N7 went through the village but the farm land that I work is attached to the village. I have a very strong mix of both sides because I do not live in a rural area but I farm in an area attached to an urban area. Part of the farm is within the Naas urban district...

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: How does one call a hound-dog?

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: With the district home tax in the North.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: We have it here.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Sorry, Ceann Comhairle.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: The Deputy is saying said that.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: The Deputy is saying that.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: In arms?

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: No. I said the chameleons.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Let him tell the truth.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: It might be the first time.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Let us talk about the chameleon known as Sinn Féin. Let us look at what the chameleon known as Sinn Féin is calling for, a repeal of the Act enacted last year. What about the five members of the chameleon known as Sinn Féin in the North of Ireland, who are members of the House of Commons? Have they ever tabled a Bill before the House of Commons looking for repeal of the...

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: Let us look at what the chameleon known as Sinn Féin has done here with regard to councils. What have they asked council candidates for the next election to do? Council candidates will stand on the platform of reducing the local property tax rate in this country. What did the candidates for the chameleon known as Sinn Féin do in the 2011 election in the North? Did they mention...

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: The chameleon known as Sinn Féin operates on two levels. It does not tell the truth about what is going on down here.

Other Questions: Water Meters Installation (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I welcome the initiative and the job creation aspect. I wish the Minister would reduce the €400,000 figure, if possible, because there are many small companies that will not be able to tender for this work or become involved in it. Many small operators got involved in this area at the height of the boom. Second, does any of the regulations deal with the fact that some people have...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons that special needs assistants in second level schools are not utilised fully during the month of June when they are not assisting students sitting State examinations, but continue to be paid; if he will consider allowing such SNAs to undertake an alternative role within the school during this period such as scribes/ readers for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (12 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish in full Chapter 20 of the Report of the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin chaired by Judge Yvonne Murphy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28326/13]

Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Minister of State for his reassurance with regard to the students who have taken the two exam papers. It is all about trust, which is something the State Examinations Commission must rebuild and part of that involves accountability. The best place for accountability is in the committee and I urge the commission to come before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and...

Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Anthony Lawlor: While I welcome the Minister of State, I am disappointed that the Minister is not present to answer Members' questions on this and the last Topical Issue. I look forward to some form of Dáil reform which I hope will include a requirement that the senior Minister attend the House to deal with Topical Issues. As we are dealing with the examinations issue, the Minister is fully aware...