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National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: What about e-voting?

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date with regard to implementation of the recommendations of the report of the commission of investigation into the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27032/08]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that the ministerial and Government fleet is converted to environmentally friendly and more fuel efficient alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21362/08]

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 877: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the lack of space for graves in a parish (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the shortage of space in the local cemetery, he will require the Office of Public Works to facilitate the allocation of land for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26580/08]

Cabinet Committees. (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach the number of meetings of the Cabinet sub-committee on climate change that have taken place since the formation of the Government. [21368/08]

Cabinet Committees. (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach the number of meetings of the Cabinet sub-committee on climate change that have taken place since the formation of the Government; the number he has attended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28019/08]

Cabinet Committees. (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: I am a member of the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security and usually there is not one line Minister with which the committee deals. It is quite clear that when it comes to a global agreement, following on Bali, it will be Heads of Government who will reach such an agreement. The Taoiseach is chairman of the Cabinet sub-committee on climate change. If, as I wish, the joint...

Cabinet Committees. (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Is that a definite maybe?

Departmental Staff. (8 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: The Government will cut back on nurses though.

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: I thank Deputy Tuffy for sharing some of her time. I welcome the fact this debate is being held in the House. Climate change is the single biggest defining political issue for us and for this generation. That is why I find it so dispiriting that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has not chosen to come into the House when this debate is being held. If the...

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, and I compliment him on his appointment, but the speech he has given contains five pages of the same old stuff and one page on policy. We do not need to be convinced anymore. The scientific evidence is overwhelming now about global warming. There is consensus in this House about the importance of the issue. The Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage and number of schools that have broadband; his views on the acceptable minimum download speed a school should have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21361/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the name, address and capacity of the 67 large scale projects and the 27 new schools mentioned as being included in the capital allocation of almost €830 million in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26074/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow will get approval to start work on their new school. [26498/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to facilitate the commissioning of officers from the enlisted ranks in view of his recent statement that every private soldier joining the Army should have a reasonable expectation of being promoted to senior officer level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26018/08]

Waste Disposal. (2 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason he gave his approval for plans to dispose of cylinders of a potentially lethal chemical, hydrogen cyanide, at a Defence Forces facility at Manor Kilbride, County Wicklow; the risk analysis of the proposed disposal that has been carried out; the consultation there has been with local people regarding the plan; if the Defence Forces will...

Waste Disposal. (2 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: I thank the Minister for his response. The plan to move seven cylinders of hydrogen cyanide from a safe place in Dublin to a remote Army camp in County Wicklow has been the source of much local concern and criticism. Is the Minister aware, for example, that his colleague, Deputy Joe Behan, has called for the Taoiseach to transfer the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local...

Waste Disposal. (2 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Obviously, I have put these questions to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. However, my difficulty is that I have not received a response to them. This, too, may be the reason Deputy Behan is calling for the head of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. On the legal indemnity, has this been provided to the Department of Defence?

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach, when he took office, mentioned specifically in his speech — I remember it well — issues such as the environment and climate change. In this regard, the programme for Government sets an important target of a 3% reduction in carbon emissions per annum. This has goodwill across this House as we all recognise the importance of meeting the challenge of global warming. I must...

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Liz McManus: Even though he has lost the confidence of some Members.