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Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: I made a special effort this morning. When can we expect the fisheries amendment Bill and the fisheries consolidation Bill to be published? On that, I welcome Ms Justice Mary Laffoy's rescinding of the Bill the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, brought in here quietly one night.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: It was rescinded by Ms Justice Mary Laffoy and I am glad that she did that on behalf of the fishermen of An Cromán.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: In support of my colleague I advise and urge the Taoiseach to arrange for this debate. This is not a form of warning but rather I advise the Taoiseach that fishermen are becoming very militant. We have seen what the French can do. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food met them last week, under duress.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: He refused to meet them. The junior Minister was to meet them but he had to roll back on that and he met with them——

Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: What is being put on the table by Commissioner Borg is just moving around money which would put an end to decommissioning. It is a serious issue.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: The fishermen who closed down the country——

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the introduction of a new drink driving limit and associated penalties in order to remove the present uncertainty and confusion due to recent press reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23425/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received correspondence from the chairman of the Road Safety Authority in relation to the delays in the provision of speed cameras; his views on the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23418/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the previous rate of rent allowance being made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reinstated as they are in need of full assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22853/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is entitled to the respite care grant for 2006 or at least a percentage of same. [23148/08]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (17 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide assistance to the elderly people availing of the emergency response phone from community alerts here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22852/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: Question 963: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be available to residents in the area of Headford, Killarney, County Kerry. [23247/08]

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: I wish to raise two items. I have a document from the Commission on Taxation.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: Certainly. If it is not in order, this document certainly is not in order.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: It relates to the financing of local government. I imagine it has gone through two Departments, the Department of Finance——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: I will get to it.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: The document is a submission to the Commission on Taxation seeking €200 property tax on every house in County Kerry, water meters and water charges on every house——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: ——planning fees to be increased by 100% and a carbon tax.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: On the other issue I have——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Tom Sheahan: Consistency is not futile.