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Energy Resources. (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: He closed down the fishing industry.

Postal Service. (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had contacts with the Irish Postmasters Union; his views on the current conditions in terms non-automation for postmasters and postmistresses; if he has had discussions with An Post or the IPU regarding the decision of the postmasters and postmistresses not to handle the new financial services and...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if reform of the Irish curriculum will include the introduction of a separate subject covering the literature and culture associated with the language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5068/07]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will introduce changes in the curriculum and examination of Irish at post-primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5067/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the nightly intimidation of local residents at an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 17 by an anti-social gang will be brought to an end through the sanctions available to local gardaí. [4796/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will a statement on continuing nightly episodes of anti-social and criminal behaviour at a residential estate (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [4797/07]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to publish a Green Paper on the future of the postal service and the national post office network. [4791/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had contacts with the Dublin city manager and Dublin City Council regarding their innovative and foresighted proposal to create a WiFi zone in Dublin city; and if financial support will be available from his Department to the city government if this is requested. [4792/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the services and supports provided by her Department to children on the autistic spectrum across the northside of Dublin city and in Fingal county; and the way provision will be made for the 60 children and families on the waiting list for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [4793/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the funding and supports needed by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and the reason a promised response to this school's parents committee has not been forthcoming. [4794/07]

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I thought the Deputy had one.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I wish to share time with Deputy Upton. I commend Deputies Naughten, Durkan, Bruton, O'Dowd, Olivia Mitchell and their Fine Gael colleagues on bringing forward the Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007 and highlighting the critical importance of developing a vibrant Irish bio-fuels industry. The transport sector across the world is heavily dependent on oil, with approximately 90% of...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Exactly. Does it mean that 5.74% of Ireland's transport market will be supplied by bio-fuels by 2009? In urban areas we are concerned about the way garage forecourts have been sold off for residential development. If the Government was serious about bio-fuels, it would ensure a good network of petrol stations exists because the public will only be able to benefit from this idea if fuel is...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: There is no need to do that but we should change the planning laws to state that each significant area should have a petrol forecourt — there is nothing wrong with that — and it should have a hotel as well. Perhaps the Minister of State has not noticed what his Government is doing in this city and other areas but it is taking away some of the services we need. I support the provision of...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: That is my reading of the situation and, in spite of my slight Dublin accent, I am from a rural background so I was concerned about the bad situation in which many farmers found themselves. Why does the Minister not mandate some of his officials to develop a clear plan to implement a bio-fuels obligation? He spoke about a long period of consultation but it is too late for that. Perhaps the...

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Minister of State and his officials, particularly for their briefings on this before Christmas.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following specific and important matter of public interest, namely, if the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will urgently respond to the Stardust Relatives and Victims Committee regarding a memorandum submitted to him and the Taoiseach last summer requesting the establishment of a commission...

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 72: In page 20, lines 19 and 20, to delete all words from and including "including" in line 19 down to and including "State" in line 20 and substitute the following: "taking particular account of the necessity of holding sufficient stocks within the jurisdiction of the state". This amendment relates to holding contracts between the agency which will be put on a statutory...

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I note that the Bill makes provision for particular categories. However, the internal-external balance could be even higher. The Minister of State will claim that 75 days is sufficient to meet most short-term emergencies given that if one such emergency developed seriously enough, there would have to be some type of rationing. However, it might be more helpful to NORA, as it sets out as a...

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 73: In page 20, line 40, after "Agency" to insert the following: "and in accordance with the terms of the national emergency contingency plan". This amendment relates to the role of NORA in releasing oil stocks in cases of particular urgency. Section 35 refers to the Minister's ability, after consulting the agency, to issue directions for the release of stocks to...