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Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: On behalf of the Labour Party, I welcome the Broadcasting Bill 2008. As there is always room for improvement, on Committee Stage we will table amendments. However, we support the Bill's overall approach. While it is cautious rather than radical, it will ensure regulation over what is now a phenomenon. Broadcasting has such a powerful influence in our lives. It informs, entertains,...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: To be fair to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, he was not in office at that time. It is a practical idea. Having one person in charge, for a period limited to the duration of the transfer, seems to be a very good way of managing the major change from analogue to digital, which will be fundamental in broadcasting terms. This is how it is working in Britain....

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: Sometimes it is.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: On a point of information, is the Minister of State speaking for the Government or the Opposition side?

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: I am a bit bewildered.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: I think the Minister is referring to Deputy Olwyn Enright but she is all right to us.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: Yes.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: I wish to share my time with Deputies Arthur Morgan and Róisín Shortall.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: The Minister for Social and Family Affairs stated this is a good day to raise this issue, with which I agree. Today I received a letter from her stating an old age pensioner in my county was being refused a fuel allowance because his pension exceeded €100 per week. Today is also the day on which the Government has proposed to change the law to protect the wealthiest in our society,...

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: Since the Government of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, got us into this situation, we must support a measure to protect the public interest. That does not mean that what the Government has done or the manner in which it has done it is commendable. The reality of the decisions made today and last night is that multimillionaires in this country are being looked after.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: The policy of Fianna Fáil and the Green Party is clear. Powerful multimillionaires get what they want but the poor and the elderly are denied what they need. If there was doubt about the need for change in Irish politics, we have proof positive of the need today. Many people hoped that, with the new configuration of parties in the Government, we might see a fairer and more compassionate...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport the level of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector; if the level of transport emissions have been underestimated by up to 12%; the additional measures he will introduce to combat rising transport emissions; the estimate of the impact of the recession on C02 levels for 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Oct 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on draft EU legislation aimed at curbing misleading information on airline ticket prices; if he will conduct an investigation into the level of misleading advertising and selling of airline tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32523/08]

Written Answers — Financial Management Practices: Financial Management Practices (30 Sep 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the controls and monitoring systems that she has put in place to ensure good financial management practices in the Health Service Executive and to address shortcomings identified in the audit undertaken by the Department of Finance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32161/08]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (30 Sep 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to give the National Treatment Purchase Fund a role in identifying suitable nursing homes for individual persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32162/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Sep 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 584: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received a letter from the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow, enclosing a report from its insurers that confirms that this school is not a safe or suitable environment for pupils or staff members; if he will accede to its request to indemnify the board of management against any action; if...

Written Answers — Pre-Budget Outlook: Pre-Budget Outlook (25 Sep 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will publish a pre-Budget outlook in advance of Budget 2008 and in advance of the Budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31325/08]

Written Answers — Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure (25 Sep 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will commit to ring-fencing proceeds from the sale of the Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum for tackling past under-funding of mental healthcare here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31324/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff employed by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement; if she has an outstanding request for additional staff or resources for the office; if these requests will be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30922/08]

Written Answers — Employment Regulation Orders: Employment Regulation Orders (24 Sep 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the implications for the operation of the Joint Labour Committees of the decision of the High Court to quash an order made by the Joint Committee for the Hotel Industry that fixed minimum wage levels for workers in that sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30923/08]