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Consumer Strategy Group. (20 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the report of the consumer strategy group will be published; if he will outline the report's recommendations, if he intends to implement the report in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12264/05]

Consumer Strategy Group. (20 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Will the Minister elaborate on the contents of the report since he has had it since 2 March? Why has it taken the Minister so long to publish the report and to let us know the precise nature of these recommendations to ensure we have a consumer policy at Government level for the first time?

Consumer Strategy Group. (20 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: The Minister knows that in this House, Fine Gael has proposed a method by which there can be a consumer voice — the consumer rights enforcer. The Government voted this down on the basis that it would bring forward its own proposals. That is taking a considerable length of time and in the meantime, consumers are very frustrated with the level of unwarranted cost increases that are little...

Consumer Strategy Group. (20 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: I am glad the Minister mentioned the legislation introduced in the Seanad last week. It is very unusual to insert miscellaneous sections into a Bill to deal with the many consumer interests listed. Why has it taken so long for the Government to adjudicate on the Groceries Order when it has substantially increased the amount of money a person can be fined for a breach of the order in this new...

Consumer Strategy Group. (20 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Why were the fines increased?

Consumer Strategy Group. (20 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: It is an unsatisfactory method of dealing with it — inserting a miscellaneous section into a Bill that has nothing to do with it.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that approximately one in three persons who applied for the carer's allowance in 2004 were refused the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11923/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons in receipt of the rent supplement who have children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11922/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: I welcome this legislation which seeks to carry out additional reforms in the Garda Síochána. I wish to acknowledge the work done by the Garda since the force was established in 1922. Any democracy of which we can be proud requires an independent police force so we can have full confidence in it in the performance of its duties. The necessary resources should be prioritised to ensure that...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of households and individuals waiting to be housed by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11013/05]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of migrant workers he estimates are working here illegally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6210/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Meetings: Departmental Meetings (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the context and content of a meeting held between representatives of a group (details supplied) and an official of his Department which took place at a midlands location in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10148/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Meetings: Departmental Meetings (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the context and content of a meeting held between representatives of a group (details supplied) and an official of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10285/05]

Written Answers — Mineral Development: Mineral Development (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the difference in levels of compensation paid by his Department in the form of royalties to his Department in respect of mining activity; the way in which it compares to the quarrying of rock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10284/05]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when finance will be made available for the construction of a new swimming pool at Kilkenny city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10149/05]

Written Answers — Unsolicited Goods: Unsolicited Goods (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 259 of 22 March 2005, the basis on which the protection afforded under the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 in respect of unsolicited goods is not applicable to business to business transactions; if this is due to a statutory or policy decision by the Office of the...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 766: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for temporary permission to remain in the State for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10994/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: Question 798: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an application for a school extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9955/05]

Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Twomey for putting this motion before the House and facilitating a debate on such an important health issue. A great deal of money has been wasted on electronic voting, Abbottstown and Punchestown, and has been scattered like confetti at election time. Promises have been made yet one of the major issues, the health service and, in particular in the context of this motion,...

Death of His Holiness Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Phil Hogan: With the death of Pope John Paul II, we have lost one of the greatest world leaders of our time. From his first day as Pope when he referred to having come from a far country to the day of his burial last Friday, he made a huge impact not only on religious matters but also on world affairs. Earlier this year, readers of the Financial Times voted him the most influential figure on the European...