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Topical Issue Debate: Wind Energy Generation (28 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I very much welcome what the Minister has said. I merely wish to add to my earlier contribution by stressing to him the importance of local consultation at all times. There is cross-party agreement on the benefits of wind energy to this country, and that is of great importance to our economy and our society, but I ask the Minister to confirm that he will ensure a process of consultation...

Topical Issue Debate: Wind Energy Generation (28 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I am in favour of renewable energy and wind farms but I am also conscious of the needs of local communities. I, therefore, wish to call on the Minister to ensure that local democracy will be involved and that communities will at all times be reassured about and be kept fully informed of developments in this regard. The 2006 wind energy guidelines are obsolete and insufficient, particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will support a proposal to have the EU designate the Lebanon based militant group Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation in view of its objects and activities in particular the bombing last year of a tourist bus in Bulgaria resulting in the deaths of six people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10300/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (19 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the pay scale and allowances in respect of a teacher (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8764/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (19 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total amount of money expended in the past ten years in respect of renovation and refurbishment works at the Court House, Edenderry, Co. Offaly; and if having regard to such sum and to the large catchment area currently served by Edenderry District Court that every consideration will be given to its continued operation. [8635/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (14 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, County Laois; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7548/13]

Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome the content of the Government's motion and warmly congratulate the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance on achieving an excellent result in Europe last week with the ripping up of the promissory note and the implementation of a new sustainable deal. Since the formation of the Government in 2011, it has been a key priority under the programme for Government to eliminate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (13 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: The basis of the planning laws should accommodate communities and citizens and be inclusive. Clearly, this is a case that has given rise to considerable hardship for at least an individual family and perhaps more in the community. I am struck by the representations made by both Senator Ó Clochartaigh and Deputy Nolan. I agree with the course of action as proposed by the Senator. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Mobility and Motorised Transport Allowances: Discussion (6 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: It was dated 22 October.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Mobility and Motorised Transport Allowances: Discussion (6 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: It is most regrettable that this issue has not been resolved. Clearly, the Department is in contravention of its obligations under the law. This is a useful exercise because this is the first occasion on which the Department has accepted that there is a breach. I welcome the fact that the Minister, Deputy Reilly, said he had no dispute with the Ombudsman on the principle of the issue. The...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bovine Disease Controls (5 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Laois was subjected to an order under Article 12 of the Bovine Tuberculosis (Attestation of the State and General Provision) Order 1989, from 21 August to 20 November 2012, being an inordinate and lengthy period for such an order to remain in force; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (5 Feb 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports of the closure of the health centre at Monasterevin, County Kildare and in view of the fact that the current health centre in the town serves a population base of in excess of 7,000 people, if he will take appropriate steps to secure its future [5203/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (16 Jan 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the amount a student (details supplied) in County Laois will receive in their maintenance grant from Student Universal Support Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58164/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (16 Jan 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on a student grant application appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1048/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (16 Jan 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the appeals process for students in County Laois who have been refused an education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1418/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on a student grant application appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1886/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Jan 2013)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Laois will receive an appointment for a hearing test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57967/12]

Topical Issues: Inter-Country Adoptions (18 Dec 2012)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased with the Minister's statement that auditors will examine the fees schedule. Has the State satisfied itself as to the financial standing of the agencies or bodies involved in the inter-country adoption process? Are prospective adoptive parents who have been in the system since before the Hague Convention was signed legally obliged to deal with the designated authority,...

Topical Issues: Inter-Country Adoptions (18 Dec 2012)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to have the opportunity before the end of the term to raise the issue and I thank the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs for her attendance. I am concerned about both the cost and the delay involved in the assessment for those involved in inter-country adoption. I recognise the need to have the most rigorous of procedures in place, particularly with regard to vetting, home...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System (18 Dec 2012)

Charles Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the circumstances under which penalty points imposed on road users maybe suspended, removed or cancelled before the expiry of the statutory period, together with details of the officers charged with authority to remove and the regulation under which this power might be invoked. [56721/12]