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Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I will press the amendment. I agree the appeals office is an inexpensive way of proceeding. As there was only one refusal, a passport appeals officer might have absolutely nothing to do and it might not prove to be an inexpensive option. I agree people have the right to a judicial review but the idea is not to jam up the courts in the first instance. The easiest way of dealing with it is...

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 19: In page 9, line 39, to delete ", including biometric data," and substitute the following: ", including data comprising of information relating to facial structure,". Molaim an leasú seo. An fáth atá leis an leasú ná go bhfuil an iomarca cumhachtaí ag an Aire sa chás seo. I apologise for not being present earlier; it took longer than I anticipated to walk from...

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This is only my second time to rise——

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: —— but it is being pressed. I am not objecting to any of these biometric data being included in the passport. However, this House should have the debate on what biometric data should be included in the future so that we take the decision. Deputy Kathleen Lynch is correct in what she has said about children. We will hand a future Minister the power to demand that whatever biometric...

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The amendment is being pressed but on that last point, while I will not delay——

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: This is the third intervention and I will be brief. The point is that there is nothing to prevent a Minister from making changes, if so desired. Neither the EU nor an international aviation authority will demand a government to change its passport system overnight given the huge amount of work that would involve. It takes many years to recall and re-issue passports with all this material....

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Yes.

Passports Bill 2007: Report Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: He should be quarantined.

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 35: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas maidir leis an mbagairt don Ghaeilge sna meáin chlóite mar gheall ar chinneadh Fhoras na Gaeilge gan tacú le plean tarrthála an nuachtáin Gaeilge Lá Nua agus an bhagairt anois go mbeidh ar an nuachtán sin dúnadh dá bharr agus an gá leis an Aire gníomhú gan mhoill chun an t-aon...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the significant piece of research undertaken by the Ballyfermot local drugs task force in 2007 and the needs that were identified on foot of that research; and if he will ensure that ample resources are made available to meet those needs. [5436/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the strategy, in view of the recent survey carried out (details supplied) regarding the use and availability of cocaine in the Tallaght, Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and Lucan areas, of his Department in tackling this widespread use; the new measures he proposes to introduce to respond to this latest crisis; and if he...

Written Answers — Health Reports: Health Reports (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the report, Taking the first steps to a Healthier Fettercairn, launched in September 2007; and the actions she will take to address the many serious issues raised in the report. [5860/08]

Written Answers — Health Reports: Health Reports (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the possible health implications from dust and rock blasting as raised in the Taking the first steps to a Healthier Fettercairn report launched in September 2007; and if her Department has had contact with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue of dust emissions...

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made on an investigation (details supplied); the plans his Department has to provide further assistance to the family during the investigation; and the support and assistance that will be given to the family from the Irish consulate. [5868/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the new measures he proposes to introduce to tackle a growing problem (details supplied), particularly in the manufacturing sector; and if he plans to introduce new supports or initiatives to the area. [5866/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of State funding allocated to private minority religious schools per annum. [5857/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the high demand for places in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24, her Department is actively looking to identify a new site in the catchment area for the Gaelscoil. [5858/08]

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views, in view of the growing health concerns surrounding the siting of telecommunications masts near schools for both pupils and staff, on contacting South Dublin County Council for an update in relation to the illegal mast located beside a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24. [5859/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 227: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the exact date on which he will publish the consultation draft of the guidelines for planning authorities on sustainable development in urban areas. [5724/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (14 Feb 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 228: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 1360 of 30 January 2008, the details of the negative impact altering the condition of local authority mortgage protection insurance schemes would have; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that consumer watchdogs have consistently warned against...