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Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: If the Minister is to be consistent in his opinions, he must act in a way——

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of his calls for a debate on nuclear power, he has plans to propose a change in legislation that would legalise the development of nuclear power stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/08]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: I wish to share time with Deputies Seán Sherlock, Mary Upton, Joanna Tuffy and Ciarán Lynch. I fully support this motion and congratulate Deputies Kathleen Lynch and Jan O'Sullivan on bringing it forward for debate. At a time when crises and scandals pour out of the health service on a weekly basis, it is important we include in our debates the concerns of those who, because of the nature...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: We need a turnaround for all patients with a new Minister for Health and Children alongside a new Taoiseach and a new vision for the health service that includes care for all patients on the basis of their need.

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if in view of his repeated statements on smart meters he will guarantee that the roll-out will start by mid-2008 as promised; when he envisages the completion of the programme for Government commitment to have smart meters installed in every home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15629/08]

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Does the Minister accept that is a vague answer in terms of what will happen? The elaborate structure he described does not answer the question I asked regarding when roll-out will commence or be completed. I understand the total investment will be in the region of €600 million, so it is very important that the matter is addressed properly. What exactly will be provided to individual...

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Midsummer is in June. Will the Minister be specific as to what, when and where? We are talking about a €10 million investment for this year alone. We have seen many examples, such as with e-government and e-voting, where a lot of money was invested for experimental purposes and proved pretty disastrous. What precisely will be provided through this scheme? Where will it be provided and,...

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: This is out for tender.

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: What exactly are they delivering?

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: When will they do that?

Electricity Transmission Network. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: The Minister does not know.

Energy Policy. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the current targets for bio-fuels still stand; if he will review these targets in view of growing concern regarding food prices and supplies worldwide; the percentage he estimates will be imported from developing countries in order to reach Ireland's target on bio-fuels; and if he will make a statement on...

Energy Policy. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: I thank the Minister for that reply and look forward to the debate on the criteria because it is a matter of great concern. Targets have been set by the Government and by the EU. The EU Commission has stated it will not change those targets yet at the same time we are getting information from bodies as diverse as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank stating the production of...

Energy Policy. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: How much do we import currently? I do not know if the Minister appreciates our concerns regarding the approach he adopts as a green Minister. When he talks about sustainability there is a concern about climate change and increasing CO2 emissions but this is a separate issue. This is a matter of world poverty and people being directly affected. That does not necessarily come within the...

Energy Policy. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Why does the Minister not have the information? It is part of the question.

Energy Policy. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Can I ask a brief question?

Energy Policy. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: I asked a question and the Minister did not answer it.

Energy Policy. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: We continue to get such responses from this Minister.

Energy Policy. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: I thank the Minister.

Energy Resources. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: This question was tabled in the context of job losses and the concerns expressed by the business community and Forfás regarding inflation and the high cost of services, not only in the energy sector but in the extremely expensive area of telecommunications. I fully endorse what the Minister stated. The business sector and IBEC support the policy he promotes. However, questions arise as to...