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Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the changes to the programme of grants to community and voluntary organisations; the date these new changes will come into force; the reason behind the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24955/08]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views in respect of the 580 public bodies that did not respond to his Department's letter regarding the new regulations he will sign under the Official Languages Act 2003; the plans he has to write once more seeking observations on the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24973/08]

Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Two issues are at stake here, namely, public safety and the possibility of a cover-up. In her response, the Minister of State said that sub-surface excavation of waste was not part of the Department's contract with Hammond Lane Limited owing to the potential extent and nature of the waste. Does that imply that this material was not known about and was discovered by accident? If so, serious...

Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: That is an appalling situation. These people and the people of the harbour region need to know what is being done and what will happen to their community to ensure they live in a safe environment.

Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Was it used in the building of roads?

Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: There is no notice at Haulbowline indicating whether it is safe or not.

Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Do not blame the contractor.

Toxic Waste. (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The Minister of State can run down the clock or she can answer the question. Did she know the material was on site? Did the contractor discover this by accident?

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Can the Tánaiste give an assurance that the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will come before the House before the recess? Has a date been put on the calendar for it to come before the House?

Hospital Staff. (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: We have nothing short of an unprecedented crisis at the CUH. Last week I questioned the removal of the breast cancer unit from the South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital to the CUH. The question has been answered tonight. There has been a litany of mismanagement at CUH over the past three years, in respect of referral rates to the national treatment purchase fund, which are the worst...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the actions she has taken to explore the possibility of including in the household benefits package a national waste services waiver scheme. [24795/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the changes she has sought in respect of accommodation paid for by rent supplement from the review of housing standards regulations being conducted by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. [24788/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will confirm that Cork, with its extensive shoreline, is to lose its Bord Iascaigh Mhara inshore development officer; the reason for the proposed reduction of this post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24848/08]

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I might clarify the position, given it appears from the Minister of State's response that we seem to be in agreement and working towards resolving this matter. Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are being considered together. I accept the Minister of State's point that the level of a fine and jail sentence in the subsection must be commensurate or comparative. If he is saying that this issue will be...

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: That relates to amendment No. 4.

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendment No. 3 relates to the first part of the Bill, which deals with the substantive issue of a nuclear explosion, and it proposes a jail sentence of one year or a fine of €5,000. Amendment No. 4 relates to the associated relationship to the crime, a second or third party relationship to the event. What is proposed in amendment No. 4 can be further examined in the debate on the Bill in...

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: On the basis that the Minister has given a commitment to amend these two areas on Committee Stage in the Seanad, it only fair to withdraw the amendments.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I wish to share my time with Deputy Rabbitte.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: This Bill, if colleagues will excuse the pun, has been doing the rounds in recent days. It appeared in one manifestation but will leave the House in another, not unlike what happens on a Saturday night. We need to ask ourselves what is the intent of the Bill. Is it to resolve an issue, deal with the problem of alcohol in society or is it a PR exercise by a Minister who has now gone on, to...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: That is fine.