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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 531: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if discussions have been held with Coillte on this body's policy towards wind farms, in view of the fact that there are examples where Coillte is unwilling to support such developments for fear its lands may be sterilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34873/07]

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: First, if I may beg the indulgence of the Acting Chairman, Deputy O'Connor, as this will be my only opportunity before the event to announce that, in my capacity as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Education and Science, in light of the proposed water charge levy on schools which is a concern to all Deputies in this House and having heard the comments of the Taoiseach, the Minister for the...

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: It will be a pleasure to speak about the Bill. Some said I was a little critical of the budget in my contribution last night when I stated it was a little like the curate's egg, good in parts but turning one's stomach in others, when I referred to my education portfolio. The reason I said so was that I felt the investment in education was wholly necessary and it will cost the taxpayer in...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Ring mentioned scripts. I put one together and assure him, if he is watching on the monitor, that it is made up entirely of my own words. No one has put a muzzle on me or tied one of my hands behind my back. I can express my opinion. It is a free country and I am in a free party.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: When my Green Party parliamentary colleagues and I signed up to the programme for Government, we pledged to vote as part of a three party coalition, barring exceptional circumstances, until the end of the Government's five year term of office. The Government has my vote but no Government will take away my conscience. In all conscience I cannot give the budget a ringing endorsement. It is...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: The Minister, generally, showed prudence, responsibility and a firm hand but what the Government, collectively, did not show was a vision on the education front to transform society, ignore short-term political considerations and invest prudently for the future. I am embarrassed by this aspect of the budget, especially considering the work I put into outlining the case for educational...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: That is no consolation, even from a petty political point scoring point of view.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: I am talking about a vision.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: I will tell you.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: As I said in the first sentence of my contribution, I signed up to vote with the Government as part of the programme for Government and will continue to do so. My vote is given but my conscience is not.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: I want to see a country where the education needs of the citizenry are recognised and funded, where potential is realised and cost savings are made through lower crime rates, lower incarceration costs and a healthier, more literate and more creative population. That is not just my vision; it is the vision of many education partners the length and breadth of the island. It is clear, however...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: We would be able to say we looked beyond covering our own political backsides. I urge elected representatives of all parties to put the short-term view aside——

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: ——and put pressure on the Minister and Opposition Finance and Education spokespersons to commit to funding education in a serious way, to move well beyond the figure of €1 billion in additional investment outlined by the Green Party and to make thinking about education part of the everyday vocabulary, until such time as voters and the political establishment see it as second nature....

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will use his influence in Europe to ensure that there are no mandatory negotiations on services, intellectual property, investment or other trade related issues as part of any economic partnership agreement negotiation from 1 January 2008. [33815/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 840: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he would be favourably disposed towards treating with urgency on compassionate grounds the application of a person (details supplied) for entry to Ireland under the family reunification scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33264/07]

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 886: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason or if he will investigate the reason members of the Irish Prison Service who were supposed to be paid moneys under an agreement on new pay and working conditions did not receive such moneys during the third week in November 2007 as promised, and were instead informed that this money was required to pay for...

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 887: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason prison officers are being asked to use the current ten minute period, originally agreed years back on the introduction of clocks, for security screening in view of the fact that this is a new procedure and that queues may cause them to be delayed leading to the potential loss of incremental review money; if he...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 251: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures involved in the adoption of a strategic development zone plan by members of a local authority; the action that will be taken should the democratically elected members of a local authority vote down such a plan, if it is deemed to be flawed; if the council management must automatically revert...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 252: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures involved in the adoption of a local area plan by members of a local authority; the action that will be taken should the democratically elected members of a local authority vote down such a plan, if it is deemed to be flawed; if the council management must automatically revert to drawing up a...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Dec 2007)

Paul Gogarty: Question 559: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions and the number of penalties under the fixed charge system issued by An Garda Síochána to date in 2007 for breaches of the three tonne limit on Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20; the way these figures compare with previous years; if, in view of the persistent breaches at this location,...