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Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I thought it might be. The Minister seems to be constantly surprised by the similarities between the Green Party's policies and——

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: That is good. Can I quote the Minister on that in the Green Party's election manifesto?

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: We need to consider seriously the introduction of a site value tax, perhaps commencing with land that is in an area that means it should be developed.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: That might be the case. I was quite surprised by Fine Gael's quite vocal negative response to yesterday's announcement. It shows that the parties do not agree on all policy matters.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: It might.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: It is not music to the ears of the Deputy's party spokesperson.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: It is great to see legislation addressing the registration of land.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I wish the Minister would live up to his stated preference for radicalism by introducing significant changes to release land for the right kind of development in the right places.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amendments he intends to introduce to the Criminal Justice Bill to reflect one of the key recommendations in the Ferns Report which would provide for a law on reckless endangerment as is in existence in the state of Massachusetts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35758/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined the difficulties facing aged-out non-Irish minors who have applied for leave to remain here; his plans to address the cases of the relatively small number of persons in these circumstances who wish to continue making a contribution to Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35980/05]

Housing Developments: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I compliment the Labour Party on its motion before the House and I treat the Government amendment with the contempt I believe it deserves. There is a real danger in privatising what should be public space. In the rushed frenzy to create a new Ireland of high density buildings, there is a danger we do not get the design quality, finish and attention to detail needed. Housing developed by local...

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I welcome many of the improvements that have taken place in the programme for Government. I welcome the confidence, vibrancy and can-do attitude in modern Ireland, which did not all come from Fianna Fáil. It is important to welcome the vibrancy and the aspects that came from the Government. I object, however, to the development of a two-tier Ireland where success is for the chosen few and if...

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Most Dubliners do not have access to the Luas lines and even if they do, they get stuck in either Connolly Station or at St. Stephen's Green because the lines do not join. That comes down to the Minister's own difficulties in making a commitment to improve public transport. There is a two-tier system in health care. In Dún Laoghaire, it is all very well for someone who can afford to attend...

Garda Operations. (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the Garda vetting unit is adequately resourced to deal with all requests from organisations seeking vetting services, in view of the recent revelations in the Ferns Report; the way in which the vetting unit will prioritise requests received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35803/05]

Garda Operations. (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I welcome the expansion of the Garda vetting unit. However, I wonder if the system can cope at the moment or will be able to cope in future with the significant number of applications it receives. When one talks to any of the relevant agencies it appears there is a near avalanche of requests being received by the unit. I hope applications will be prioritised in some way, particularly where...

Garda Operations. (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: If an organisation working with children submitted a request for vetting today how long does the Minister estimate it would take for the vetting unit in Thurles to give a definite response? Some of my staff have been on the payroll of the Houses of the Oireachtas for five months and have yet to receive security clearance.

Garda Operations. (23 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Are there plans to legislate?

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the cost to date of the Lorenzo system; the amount consultants have been paid to introduce this system to date; if consultants have been retained to work on this system; when it is expected to be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35438/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason, in answering a previous parliamentary question on consultants appointed by her Department, no reference was made to the consultants for the Lorenzo computer programme or is it the case that all work by consultants has been completed on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35449/05]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (17 Nov 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road. [34808/05]