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Energy Resources. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Those prices were artificially managed for reasons of competition. What the Minister is saying is not strictly true.

Energy Resources. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: I do not believe the Minister is correct.

Energy Resources. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: No one is arguing about the need to move to renewable sources of energy. I wish the Minister would not give the standard reply on each occasion these issues are raised. This matter revolves around businesses surviving in an extremely difficult economic climate. The Minister must respond in respect of the difficulties businesses have at present in the context of paying high energy bills. I...

Energy Resources. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: IBEC supports the Minister.

Energy Resources. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: The Minister is being very unfair. I do not normally defend IBEC because it is not my role to do so. In this instance, however, he should listen to what IBEC has to say.

Telecommunications Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: I refer to the idea that the consumer will be facilitated where it is technically possible. There is a stipulation that the scheme will provide for the consumer on reasonable request. That seems like a lot of wriggle room for a company to say that this is an unreasonable request and that it will not be provided for even though, from the point of view of the individual, it may be reasonable...

Alternative Energy Projects. (23 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: I welcome the initiative taken by SEI and the Minister to explore this particular possibility to use seaweed or algae for bio-fuels. A source, where there is a nutrient rich environment, is available to us and regrettably we have had problems in respect of agricultural run-off. Is it possible for the Departments of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and Agriculture, Fisheries and...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 83: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs to date of the development, roll out and promotion of the electronic voting and counting system; the costs to date of storage and maintenance of the system; the action that is required, by which agency and the timescale to facilitate the re-introduction of the stored machines; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 398: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take, in view of the problems of water quality in County Wicklow, as highlighted in the recent Environmental Protection Agency report, to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15065/08]

Written Answers — National Biodiversity Plan: National Biodiversity Plan (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 121: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the 91 actions listed in the national biodiversity plan; the actions and the number of these that are the responsibility of his Department that have been implemented; the actions and the number that are the responsibility of the other Government Departments and agencies that...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the maternity services provided at a health centre (details supplied) in County Wicklow, she will ensure provision of ultrasound equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15004/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow and following a visit from an architect from her Department on 28 February 2008, there are changes proposed to the existing plans for the school; when the findings of this visit will be made available; the progress for the development of this school; and if she will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe for completion of an extension sanctioned in December 2006 for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the reason for the delay on this project; the position regarding the planning process; her views on whether the delay in this process is of serious concern to staff, students and families involved in this...

Written Answers — Prisoner Escapes: Prisoner Escapes (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners who have escaped or absconded from prisons here in each of the past ten years; the number who were serving sentences for serious crimes; if he is satisfied with the effort made to locate them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14056/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí currently operating as juvenile liaison officers; if he has plans to increase the number having regard to the success of schemes operated by JLOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14057/08]

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Things are getting worse.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Deputy Harney said she should be judged on the improvements in health.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: Things must get worse. Is that what the Tánaiste is saying?

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: The Tánaiste is not in order.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Liz McManus: That is not the issue at all.