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Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Green Party has been bought very cheaply. In the ten years following his election, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, stood on this side of the House and berated Fianna Fáil for low standards in high places. Unfortunately, he is not present tonight. Now, emasculated by the aura of office, he insults our intelligence and those who voted for...

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: ——the Taoiseach did not say, "absolutely not", he did not say that would be wrong or that it would be inappropriate for a Minister to do so. His reply was, "Now you can't".

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: He continued, "I might have then. If there were similar circumstances then before all the new rules I probably would have." That is the ethical standard that the Green Party sees fit to support. It is not the belief that it is wrong to take money that is stopping him accepting wads of cash in brown envelopes, it is the rules. Prior to his election the Minister, Deputy Gormley, told his...

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is not on his website any more. It is gone.

Written Answers — Net-metering Facilities: Net-metering Facilities (19 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a detailed timetable that indicates when a comprehensive net-metering system will be implemented throughout the country; if this represents the shortest time possible for such roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35478/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of meetings he has held since 13 July 2007 as part of the whole Government Energy Innovation and Employment Initiative announced that day; the extra investment and jobs in the energy services and green technology sectors as a result of those meetings; if the IDA will have involvement in this...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason domiciliary allowance payment has not been granted in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Louth who has been diagnosed as being autistic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35826/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a child (details supplied) in County Louth who has been diagnosed as being autistic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35825/07]

Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Taoiseach should give Members the details.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (18 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 73: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will expedite the implementation of the commitments in Towards 2016 to reform social housing, including adequate funding to cover capital, maintenance and management costs for community and voluntary organisations that are providing social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35276/07]

Written Answers — Transboundary Pollutants: Transboundary Pollutants (18 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 92: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to effect the National Emissions Ceilings Directive which gives Ireland specific ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants, in particular the reduction of emissions of NOx from the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32942/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35185/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (18 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport the number and full details of the number of mobile telephones used by him and supplied by his Department; the annual cost of same for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35331/07]

Northern Ireland Issues. (18 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Taoiseach's commitment to meet the family of the late Paul Quinn. I attended the meeting in Crossmaglen with Deputies Crawford and McManus and I am aware that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, sent his apologies to the meeting. Not one Fianna Fáil Party Oireachtas Member attended the meeting, although some its councillors were present. The absolute and...

Northern Ireland Issues. (18 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is the Taoiseach aware that the firm view of the Quinn family and the absolute conviction of everybody who attended the meeting is that the IRA murdered Paul Quinn? Is he aware that Mr. Quinn was lured to his death by persons known to the family?

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (13 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport the process by which news items are brought to his attention by his Department or by his advisers or personal staff; the issues that were brought to his attention in the month of June 2007; the number of advisers, press officers, personal assistants and so on in his office for the complete month of June 2007; if briefings were given by such...

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank everybody who contributed to the debate as there were many constructive comments from all sides. I welcome all of them. The key point in this Fine Gael motion, which the Government does not appear to accept and has failed to acknowledge, is our call on the Government to bring forward legislation as a matter of urgency to reform the penalty points system to ensure all fixed charge...

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Some 40,000 people escape paying fines.

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of information——

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Some 40,000 summonses were not served.