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Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: He did not come into the House yesterday afternoon-----

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: -----when the matter was being debated under a special notice question. He was hiding outside the door to come in to talk about his Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill. As soon as we had finished the private notice questions, the Minister flew in, made his speech and while the two main Opposition spokespersons were responding to his proposal for a mayor, he...

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: We will never get electoral reform in this country if we cannot get a Government that will give us an election.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if the Leader programme can provide grant aid for sports clubs wishing to expand their facilities for the benefit of their communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39283/10]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has or will allocate funding for the provision of playgrounds in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39284/10]

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

Ciarán Lynch: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to set up a national foot screening programme for persons with diabetes considering that early detection can help avoid the distress and cost entailed in medical treatment and possible amputation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40450/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 222: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis on which landlords who have signed up to the rental accommodation scheme are not required to pay the non-principal private residence charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40726/10]

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: The engine must have power.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Dáil Éireann a) recognising the potential value for the greater Dublin area of a directly elected mayor, adequately resourced and with appropriate powers; b) noting that the next local elections are not due to be held until 2014, and believing that it would be preferable for any election of a new mayor...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: If the Labour Party amendment to the Bill is not accepted, we will end up with the creation of a greater Dublin area transport council, chaired by the mayor. Five people will be appointed by the mayor and five by the Minister of Transport. The council will also include the cathaoirleach of the Mid-Eastern Regional Authority, which I believe has 12 members. There will be also a regional...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Perhaps it is coincidental that local government has suffered during that time and the powers of local authority members have been retracted. The McCarthy report commented on minimising the role of local government. Deputy Connick and I were members of the AMAI before we entered the House and we both know local government has been subject to a process that can be best equated to...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: The relevance is clear. The Minister of State was not in the Chamber when I introduced the context. If he had attended for my full contribution, Deputy Cuffe would not need to upset himself. The relevance was that there is a difference between a good idea and the implementation of legislation. I said a mayor is a good idea but the Government's management of the issue is bad. I cited a...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Tweeter Boyle.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: The Ceann Comhairle is using up my speaking time, if he does not mind.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I understand that the Government is crisis-driven by the decision in the court this morning, but what is new? It has been crisis-driven since 2007. However, it was not unknown to the Government that priority questions were submitted to the Ceann Comhairle's office this morning. It was known that a debate would take place here this afternoon and there is an expectation that the line...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: The Minister is pushing the boat out there.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: Question : To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he plans to take arising from the judgment of the High Court today in the case taken in relation to the outstanding Donegal South-West by-election.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister of State for his response but I wish to bring a couple of matters to his attention. In his ruling calling for this by-election, Mr. Justice Kearns said that it was an unprecedented situation that a vacancy should be set for so long. He also mentioned the absence of legislation governing the specifics of this area. The reason for the delay is two-fold: first, the...

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: At a lunchtime conference today, however, the Greens said that the by-elections should occur as soon as possible. What does "as soon as possible" actually mean? The Minister of State has indicated that they will take place in the spring.

Issue of Writs (3 Nov 2010)

Ciarán Lynch: I will conclude with a question now.