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Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: Yes, it relates to the forestry Bill. Teagasc's proposal to close down Kinsealy which will have damaging consequences for horticulture in the State. That is a national issue.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: There is scope under the forestry Bill.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: Third, has the Government any plans to introduce legislation to control the blight of head shops whose numbers are growing throughout the State?

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: It is a very serious matter. Will legislation be introduced in this regard?

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: I hate to correct the Ceann Comhairle but he is wrong. I am asking a legitimate question. Is there planned legislation in regard to the control of head shops?

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: It is a legitimate question. Is legislation being put in place to protect children from the harm being done by these outlets?

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: Would the Minister for Agriculture and Food like to tell us whether he has instructed the board of Teagasc in any way in regard to the closure of Kinsealy?

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: Kinsealy is under the control of Teagasc.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: Deputy Stagg is right.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: It is a reasonable question.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (2 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on the site for the relocation of the Central Mental Hospital, Dundrum, Dublin; the timeframe for the proposed construction of a new central mental hospital; the location of the new hospital the number of staff that will be employed in the proposed new hospital; the number of patients proposed for the...

School Accommodation. (28 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for his attendance. It is appropriate that he is here as he has children who attended and some of whom still attend this august institution. I am sure he will agree the parents of children at this school have been extraordinarily patient. They have sought an extension to the school since 1988. They were promised the extension and it was approved in 1998 and...

School Accommodation. (28 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: That is a disgraceful allegation.

School Accommodation. (28 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: I thank the Minister for his response. I sympathise with him on his discomfiture over the nature of the replies he must give.

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2010: First Stage (28 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: On the drug prescription Bill, we raised the issue of head shops. Would the Minister be prepared to include in it provisions for the quarantining of all substances until they have been passed by the Food Safety Authority or the Irish Medicines Board? I am trying to be helpful because children and young people are being put at risk. Another area which I would like to address is the...

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2010: First Stage (28 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: There is, the forestry Bill.

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2010: First Stage (28 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: There might be opportunities there instead of selling off land when it is at its lowest value. The Minister, Deputy Lenihan, might be linked to this issue. Why would one sell property at this point in time when it is on its knees? The land comprises 80 acres which would be valuable for the future.

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2010: First Stage (28 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: The Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, refers to resourcing horticulture with one hand while he removes the research facility with the other. There were 21 personnel involved in research in horticulture several years ago; now there are 2.5.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (26 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of head shops here; if the opening of these shops is regulated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3101/10]

Social and Affordable Housing. (21 Jan 2010)

James Reilly: Does the Minister of State accept that 1,300 houses represents an extraordinary failure, given the fact that 100,000 people are on housing lists? It is just over 1% of the total. The term "affordable houses" is a misnomer as houses on the open market are cheaper.