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Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Did the Minister draft a press release on the issue and then fail to issue it?

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: According to my information, the Minister did draft and fail to release a press release.

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister would be surprised.

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister did not issue the relevant press release because he was afraid to do so. He knew about the shipment throughout.

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Would it be possible to see a copy of the Minister's speech?

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is fine. Other people received copies and I do not see why I should not have one.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (4 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the ratification of the EU convention on corruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13019/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the changes proposed in the operation of St. Joseph's Hospital, Ardee; if future patients will be admitted for long-term care or respite care in the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12799/06]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." One of the major issues facing Irish society, particularly in urban areas, is how we deal with modern developments, especially multi-storey, high-rise apartment complexes. That is a significant problem around the country. The intention of this Bill is to address the significant issues involved and to put in place a regulator for the...

Foreign Conflicts. (4 Apr 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he will take to ensure a UN investigation into alleged misappropriation of Iraqi money during reconstruction works in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13039/06]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Finance the funding available for improving flood defences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9509/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an operation for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12670/06]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the progress to date in re-opening the railway station in Dunleer, County Louth. [12694/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if school transport will be provided for persons (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12675/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given with the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12677/06]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 268: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will commission An Post to deliver a blank electoral registration form to each house in the State for completion and return to the local authority within three weeks, which would be part of a national campaign to encourage voters to register. [12693/06]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: First Stage. (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to enable the Private Residential Tenancies Board to regulate the relationship between the owners of apartments and management agents, and for that purpose to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: First Stage. (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I wish to raise two issues. One relates to the offer from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage, and Local Government, through the Minister for Finance, to have a full briefing on the issue of Sellafield, which I welcome. I ask that such a briefing include the significant details of the information given to the Irish Government on foot of the last serious incident in Sellafield. The...

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Mar 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of clarification, is it not a fact that Seán Ó Cuirreáin the Coimisinéir Teanga has made a report outlining the fact——