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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: It clearly should not be there. It was illegal dumping and it was criminal activity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: The site is not a waste disposal site. It is a protected area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: The area is a protected one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: I asked another question. We have people from the local authorities and the EPA in the same room.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: I asked about by-laws for household collection.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: No.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: On page 38 of the programme for Government, the Government committed to "deliver on our commitment to bring next generation broadband to every house and business in the country by 2020". It obviously meant "in the State by 2020". That is 17 months away. It has been promised by this Government, the previous Government and the one before that. I heard the Taoiseach giving figures recently....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Coverage (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to end the practice of insurance companies charging excessive premiums for cars over 10 years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30937/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for a new building for schools (details supplied); and his plans for the demolition of the old school at the site it is to be situated. [31157/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 317. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the recruitment of an ophthalmologist in County Laois. [31151/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 318. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in counties Laois and Offaly who are waiting to access the ophthalmology services for more than six months and in excess of one and two years. [31152/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Data (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 319. To ask the Minister for Health the number of orthodontists employed by the HSE in counties Laois and Offaly; and the number of those below 18 years of age awaiting the service for more than one, two, three and four years, respectively. [31153/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 320. To ask the Minister for Health the number of dentists employed by the HSE in counties Laois and Offaly to provide a service to school children; and his plans to improve the service. [31154/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Data (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 321. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in counties Laois and Offaly who are awaiting audiology services in the HSE system; and the number waiting one, two, three and four years, respectively. [31155/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Data (11 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 322. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for CAMHS services in counties Laois and Offaly; and the number waiting more than six months, one year and more than two years. [31156/18]

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: I will be sharing time with Deputy Munster. As the motor insurance business affects thousands of people's lives, how the State regulates it is very important. The State in some aspects is not acting to protect people. I wish to highlight the effect on rural dwellers and low-income workers who need a car for work. Last week I attended a briefing on insurance by the motor industry. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Allen and Mr. Muttitt for their interesting presentations. The debate is moving into the stage on how we generate not just clean power but have a consistent supply. How do we have power when the wind turbines do not turn on those calm and cold frosty nights in the wintertime when there is a high demand for energy or when the sun is not shining and we cannot get power from solar?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: What percentage of power can be provided via biogas? In the paper that I produced on it, we estimated about 10% in the case of Ireland. Has Mr. Allen's organisation done any figures in respect of Britain or Ireland? We have a large agriculture sector and an agricultural waste problem. That is leading us into problems with EU regulations, never mind the damage to the environment.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (10 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 89. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if effective legal protection will be given to vulnerable workers by ensuring that they have a right to collective bargaining and trade union representation. [26523/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jul 2018)

Brian Stanley: 526. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30266/18]