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Offshore Exploration (2 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: The Minister makes a relevant point when he notes that 80% or 40% of nothing is still nothing. However, one can apply the same logic to the idea of giving a 50% share of something to Norway because, as matters stand, it would amount to 50% of nothing. We could use the expertise developed in Norway and adopt the Norwegian approach to offshore exploration. While I accept that Norwegian...

Offshore Exploration (2 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Does the Minister disagree with the Frank Fahey analogy?

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: To set the record straight on the National Parks & Wildlife Service looking for bogs, obviously they have not read the plan put together by the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association because we have already identified the vast majority of bogs people could move to if Europe and the State were reasonable. Mountbellew was mentioned as an example of where a bog was found. The Turf Cutters...

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Apparently, one can now write to the Minister, get permission to cut turf and it will be alright. If it was that simple, why did the Minister not do this in a big brush stroke and allow us all to continue cutting turf this year to enable this plan to be a success, which it would have been and still can be if common sense-----

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: -----is listened to but as the Deputy on this side of the House stated, after the referendum they will say, "Sorry, you can't do this because you voted for it"? Do not vote for it and it will not happen.

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Can the Minister use the powers we have just discovered he has?

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: I am glad the Minister clarified that. I can clarify that for the media.

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Will they give it to us?

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Luke Flanagan: I will when my turf is saved.

Written Answers — Competition Law: Competition Law (26 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason that he has not requested the Competition Authority under Section 30 (2) of the Competition Act 2002 to carry out a market study or analysis of the cement, concrete and aggregates industry. [20816/12]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to ensure that local authorities will be forced to act on all reports of unauthorised developments and non-compliant developments whether they be reported by members of the public orally or in writing; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: I believe the polluter should pay, although that depends on how one defines a polluter. In trying to be completely holistic I am not even going to use paper in this debate so I do not damage the environment. Other Deputies will be punished for what they have done but I will not. One should start paying after one pollutes. It appears that people will not be charged until their usage goes...

Order of Business (26 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: People like Denis O'Brien.

Written Answers — Tobacco Industry: Tobacco Industry (25 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the possibility of compelling manufacturers and importers of tobacco products to fulfil their duties under Article 6 Section 1 of the Tobacco Products Directive 2001/37/EC, transposed into Irish Law via the European Communities (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco Products) Regulations 2003 that is, submit the...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: Hear, hear. It is a shame you do not.

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: If I got the opportunity, I would vote for this Bill. I am against indirect taxation. One could say taxation of petrol and diesel comprises a way of changing behaviour. How does one change the behaviour of someone who lives in the country, however? Does one tell them never to leave the house? That is the only way they would be able to change their behaviour. It is a tax on the poor and...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Motion to Instruct Committee (24 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: In 1990 I was forced to rely on social welfare in order to survive. The worst part of that experience was the constant digs and nagging from the Minister of the time and from politicians, telling people who were on social welfare that they were somewhat useless, not in so many words but, believe me, when I was on it, listening to what they were saying about people on welfare, I pretty much...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: I will campaign and vote against the fiscal compact treaty because I believe the long-term interests of the country are best served by running our own affairs. My opinion is not driven by nationalism or a dislike of Europe. It is driven by the fact that I believe power should rest as closely as possible with the people. The treaty is a further erosion and distancing of this power. It will...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: I have expressed that view on previous occasions in the House.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Luke Flanagan: I think the Deputy agreed with the interruptions.