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Waste Management (15 Sep 2011)

Luke Flanagan: In regard to the waiver scheme, one of the problems is that it costs money in a situation where resources are extremely limited. I remain a fan of the polluter pays principle but there are limitations to it. It has been proven at this stage, as far as I can see, that if the polluter cannot pay, the polluter will, unfortunately, dump, and that costs a great deal to clean up. All one has to...

Waste Management (15 Sep 2011)

Luke Flanagan: How seriously has mechanical biological treatment technology been considered given it is another form of waste to energy? If landfill is the problem, one must also take into account the fact that following the incineration process one must also landfill, including landfill of toxic waste which costs a great deal of money to monitor. I know that a process is underway but has the Minister or...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (15 Sep 2011)

Luke Flanagan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the percentage of the resources allocated to the Ballymun regeneration programme, Dublin, that has been spent on the salaries of the top management and on consultants; if the same percentage will prevail in the Limerick regeneration programme; his views on the high fees charged and the excessive salaries...

International Day of Democracy: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Luke Flanagan: I wish to share time with Deputy O'Sullivan.

International Day of Democracy: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Luke Flanagan: As I understand it, today is about protecting and promoting democracy. I am here as a result of democracy. Having put my name before the people of Roscommon-South Leitrim I was elected a Member of this House and as such get an opportunity to speak here. Democracy is a great thing. Unfortunately, democracy in this country is being squeezed all the time at local, national and European...

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (14 Sep 2011)

Luke Flanagan: I thank Fianna Fáil for putting down this motion, which is very relevant. I also thank the Minister for giving such a comprehensive response. He is doing well so far and, hopefully, he will continue in that direction. There is a great deal of talk in Ireland at present about how great it would be if oil or gas were found here. At times we forget we already have something far more...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2011)

Luke Flanagan: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to introduce legislation to ensure net neutrality; if such legislation will ensure that access to all websites and services that are on the Internet can be accessed freely and without preference to websites and services favoured by a particular internet service provider in view of the fact that a...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (20 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: I left my copy of the notice in my office. I am raising the same matter as Deputy Mattie McGrath. I want the changes being made under the planning and development regulations to be discussed as a matter of national urgency. If we go through with them, one will not be able to take a child's spade to one's back garden and people in special areas of conservation or natural heritage areas will...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (20 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: This is a massive issue. I cannot see how the Government is going to let it through. Has it done another U-turn and let down rural Ireland again?

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (19 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will consider buying a factory (details supplied) at Boyle, County Roscommon, and making it available to a new processor or to several new start-ups within the food processing sector. [17992/11]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 (Seanad): Motion to Instruct the Committee (19 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: This appears to be a repeat of the debate on the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 when we were told we would be voting against an increase in the minimum wage if we opposed the Bill. I agree with parts of the Bill, but I do not understand why they have to be thrown in together. When times are tough, it is usual to cut back on spending on less important items. It is fair to give the money to TG4,...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 (Seanad): Motion to Instruct the Committee (19 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: I said "It will be".

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 (Seanad): Motion to Instruct the Committee (19 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: I have a first name.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 (Seanad): Motion to Instruct the Committee (19 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: My name is Luke 'Ming' Flanagan.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 (Seanad): Motion to Instruct the Committee (19 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: How would the Minister like to be referred to as Deputy Bunny Rabbitte?

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 (Seanad): Motion to Instruct the Committee (19 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: Níl. I do not want to vote for it. It is not agreed.

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: Respect.

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: Hear, hear.

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: I will quote the Deputy on that.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2011)

Luke Flanagan: I know we are a good Opposition but we are being painted as some sort of geniuses. Apparently we have manipulated people's minds. We somehow managed to convince all of those people to come onto the street today on the basis that something bad would happen to their education system. Having spoken to some of the people in the Gallery earlier, they are the last people in the world whose minds...