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Written Answers — Immigration and Asylum Issues: Immigration and Asylum Issues (16 Sep 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...seekers or Dublin II and undocumented migrants; the revenue generated from the introduction of registration fees at GNIB and the increase in citizenship fees; the number of persons refused leave to land at Dublin Airport in the past five years; and the protocols or [i]modus operandi[/i] followed by the immigration officers. [30193/09]

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Is the figure 25% of the entire complex or does it only apply to a block? If it refers to a block then I would accept that. However, what if there is a block of eight and there is one on every landing?

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...rough. While this problem was being addressed there has been, as a result of the economic downturn, an increase in the number of people sleeping in cars and doorways and illegally occupying land and squats. Let us not forget this is happening at a time when a vast amount of new accommodation remains idle. It is important a definition of homelessness is provided and that from that...

Written Answers — Special Amenity Areas: Special Amenity Areas (7 Apr 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 291: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will make a decision regarding extending the special amenity area order on lands of the Liffey Valley to give protection to the lands of St. Edmundsbury and Woodville, Lucan, having received a report on the matter from South Dublin County Council two months ago. [14180/09]

European Council: Statements (1 Apr 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...guarantees agreed at a previous EU summit held last December. It is absolutely astonishing that he updated his colleagues in Brussels on the Lisbon treaty and the development of guarantees for Ireland but that he feels no compulsion to extend the same courtesy to the Irish electorate. For some months, Sinn Féin has been calling on the Government to publish the wording of those...

Written Answers — Third Level Institutions: Third Level Institutions (24 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...with the authorities of University College Dublin with regard to their decision to spend €15 million on building a 50 metre swimming pool rather than using the moneys gained through a land swap for reducing the college's financial deficit, and thus negate the supposed need to cut back on contract staff and other cut backs in education in the college. [7631/09]

EU-Israel Relations. (12 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome the Minister's statement regarding the illegal occupation and annexation of land in violation of UN Security Council resolutions and his endorsement of the calls for a reversal of settlement construction. Will he demand that the EU not only park the proposed upgrading of EU relations with Israel but oppose any discussion on an upgrade in the present climate? Rather than take the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Feb 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 29: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to extend compulsory purchase order legislation to vacant properties and other lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3768/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Jan 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...Affairs if, in the context of EU level discussions or otherwise, he will make a public statement requesting that Israel reverse its settlement construction, illegal occupation and annexation of land in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions; and if he will use his influence in international fora to bring this about. [1879/09]

Written Answers — Aircraft Searches: Aircraft Searches (27 Jan 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 650: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a search was conducted of a plane (details supplied) which landed at Shannon on 8 January 2009 and remained for a few days to ascertain whether white phosphorous was on board; and if not, his views on suggesting that Garda authorities arrange for a search of the plane on any future stopover. [1577/09]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (27 Jan 2009)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 747: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a request for permission to transport munitions was received in relation to a plane (details supplied) which landed at Shannon on 8 January, 2009 and remained for a few days; if so, the nature of the cargo on board; and the outcome of the request. [1576/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (18 Nov 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 456: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether he should recoup a share of the value that is added to urban and rural land which is zoned for development and ensure that this value is returned to the community; and his further views on whether he should ring-fence such revenues for the development of sustainable settlements. [40779/08]

Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage. (4 Nov 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...that we complete Second Stage of this Bill tonight to send a signal that there is all-party unity on these issues. Committee and Report Stages should be completed as quickly as possible so Ireland can, once again, send out a message to other countries that it is willing to take a stand and be to the forefront in addressing these issues. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a thabhairt as an deis...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Oct 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if An Garda Síochána have conducted searches of flights by an airline (details supplied) landing in Shannon Airport. [35540/08]

Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (8 Jul 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...report published in February 2007 which suggested that a use it or lose it scheme be introduced through new legislation that would give local authorities powers to accelerate development of land zoned for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27740/08]

Public Private Partnerships: Motion. (8 Jul 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome this important Private Members' motion from the Labour Party. It is not only important for the residents of the affected areas but for the future of Dublin's local authorities and Ireland's social housing plans. The recent collapse of the five urban regeneration projects in Dublin has shown up a failure predicted by many when the State decided to use public private partnerships to...

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...the Minister supply residents with the report he cited in committee today from engineering consultants who stated that any local flooding was probably caused by insufficient maintenance of existing land drains? This would allow residents to refute its contents. If the Minister alters in any way the proposals before us — there is no point in consulting residents unless he proposes to...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 May 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...in car ownership and use. Successive incompetent Governments have ensured that the car is no longer a luxury but a necessity because the roads are choked. The term "greater Dublin area" suggests a land-grab by Dubliners. We are now taking over Meath and Wicklow and other counties. Perhaps we will win an all-Ireland final in Gaelic games if we entice some of the people in the areas to...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (13 May 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ..., social and affordable housing and leisure facilities; the lack of Government regard for ordinary workers and communities affected by the Diageo decision to close breweries and the selling off of land evidenced by the Tánaiste's welcoming of the profit-driven developments; and also to criticise the asset-stripping approach of Diageo in announcing the closure of two breweries and the...

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ...to rent one's home under fair conditions, with fixity of tenure or outright ownership to be a social good and part of the birthright of Irish people. From the just demands of the 19th century Land League and the 20th century civil rights movement, housing rights have been the touchstone of our struggle for generations, and will remain so into the 21st century. Combating the scourge of...