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Private Rented Accommodation. (22 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: If there was one inspection in Cork in 2006 and two in 2007, that would represent an increase of 100%.

Leaders' Questions (22 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Perhaps it is where the Minister is keeping the electronic voting machines.

Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (17 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps being taken to end the flow of drugs to prisons, in view of the disclosure that inmates have tested positive for drugs 40,000 times over the past three years; the prisons or places of detention that are regarded as drug free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14052/08]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (17 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the quantity and value of seizures of heroin, cocaine, cannabis, and other drugs here during 2007; the proportion of the overall flow of drugs into Ireland that is believed to be represented by these seizures; the new initiatives he is planning to control the flow of illegal drugs into Ireland; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (17 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the present legalisation and licensing system governing the importation, processing retailing and distribution of St John's Worth; if licences have been granted for same; and if so, to what companies and when; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14520/08]

Written Answers — Irish Medicines Board: Irish Medicines Board (17 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the terms of reference for the Irish Medicines Board; the way members are appointed; the persons who are the appointed members and when they were appointed; if there is a fixed period of service; if there is a payment or expense granted to board members; the way the board is funded; the extent of this funding; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (17 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003; if he will consider the present level of service, the entry requirements for taxi operators, the qualifying requirements for the public service vehicle licence and limiting the numbers of full-time or part-time drivers entering the business; and if he will...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the areas and functions where responsibility has been devolved from him to a State or statutory agency; the agencies involved; the arrangements in each agency to respond on a priority basis to enquiries from Members of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14538/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (17 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 625: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, will be published this term; if the complex legal issues referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 1404 of 30 January 2008 have been resolved in relation to the tenant purchasing of local authority flats; when local authorities will be provided with the...

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The housing miscellaneous provisions Bill was due in the House before Christmas, then before Easter, and now it is due before the summer. I am concerned in particular with the section of the Bill which allows tenants to purchase local authority flats. When will that Bill come before the House? Has a date been set in the Minister's office for it and will the Tánaiste guarantee it will come...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the situation of the 217 personnel that are deployed in KFOR. [13549/08]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence the impact the Lisbon treaty will have on the Defence Forces. [13550/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is acceptable that a person (details supplied) in County Cork who was referred by their general practitioner in February 2007 is still awaiting a specialist appointment; if she will examine this case in order to secure the earliest possible appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13653/08]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will suspend the deportation order to allow a person (details supplied) to complete their studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13714/08]

Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputy Jan O'Sullivan.

Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: The Bill before the House seems to be an issue of national Government concerning itself with the operation rather than the strategic direction of local government functions. The particular issue that has arisen is an anomaly in legislation relating to the co-location project of this Government. It was spotted by my party leader last December and brought before the House. The purpose of the...

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I begin by congratulating the Tánaiste on his elevation yesterday. As has already been mentioned, legislation is pending on the fair deal scheme but can the Tánaiste provide some clarification on that? The Minister is referring to a transitionary period whereby we will move from the current subvention situation to the system that will be in place under the fair deal scheme.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I am not discussing the details of the Bill. My question covers that Bill and the financial situation as well. Up to recently, various HSE offices said they could not deal with enhanced subvention because the finances were not there. There now seems to be a change of direction coming both from the Minister and the HSE regional offices. Has an additional Estimate been put in place by the...

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: It is because it concerns an amendment to the Finance Bill that is going through the House.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: I will rephrase the question. Can the Tánaiste indicate when the promised legislation will be implemented? Will his Department examine legislation to cover the finances during that transition period?