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Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Liz McManus: When the parents of a young autistic boy in County Wicklow who is being denied the right to avail of ABA schooling went to court to vindicate that right, the full force of the State was levelled against them. The family in question is now burdened with a massive legal debt which could put their home at risk. The education (Ireland) Bill, which could help to meet the needs of the boy in...

Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2008)

Liz McManus: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (30 Jan 2008)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach has one.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jan 2008)

Liz McManus: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate a matter of national importance, namely, the urgent need for the provision of ABA educational facilities for children in County Wicklow, especially in view of the huge legal bill now facing the Ó Cuanacháin family as a result of their efforts to secure an appropriate education for their son. In view of the importance of...

Telecommunications Services. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recent EU survey of enterprises with access to broadband which put Ireland close to the bottom of the table and behind the EU average; his further views on Ireland's OECD rating at 22 out of 30; the timeframe in which he expects Ireland to have 100% broadband coverage; and if he will make a...

Telecommunications Services. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: I thank the Minister for his reply. We must focus on the purpose of the question which relates to enterprises with ten or more employees. Although these are not major enterprises it is clear that broadband access remains a major issue. We lag behind and no amount of statistics will change this fact. In the most recent report, we were at 66%. At that time, the UK was at 78% and little...

Telecommunications Services. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: Contracts will not be ready until June. That is a change.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views, in view of a target of 3% reduction of carbon emissions set by the Government on Sustainable Energy Ireland's recent publication Energy in Ireland 1990 to 2006 which showed that energy related CO2 emissions increased by 0.4% in 2006; his further views on figures showing that energy related CO2...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: I appreciate the information the Minister has given but it is historical. What I am trying to assess is the difference he will make in terms of 2008. The Green Party went into Government to make a difference. The Minister has listed what has happened until now but he does not tell us what will be different from now on. When I put the question to him this morning I was surprised he did not...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: How can the Minister let this happen?

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: In the meantime will the Minister ensure, through Cabinet, that this kind of expenditure is properly proofed in terms of climate change? We can have all the fine words in the world but the reality is that we have this type of venture, which is largely spent in that Minister's constituency, promoting Christmas lighting, which is all very nice — I am being Scrooge here — but it does not...

Electricity Grid. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: I thank the Minister for his reply. I certainly hope that EirGrid has got it right. There is some concern, however, that we have problems with old plant that have not been invested in. In addition, we have a phenomenon of forced outages that should not be occurring if we had the full, up-to-date modernised infrastructure that we need. It might help if the Minister advised his ministerial...

Electricity Grid. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: It is all those lights.

Electricity Grid. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: The Minister should talk to them first.

Alternative Energy Projects. (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: As I am conscious of the time constraints, I will focus on the 30% reduction in the public sector. Has the Minister examined the costs involved in bringing that about? He is talking about major efficiency in a sector where many buildings are probably not even up to basic standards. For example, many prefabricated buildings are used in the education sector. Is the Government providing a...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency Initiatives: Energy Efficiency Initiatives (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage energy saving that has occurred in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility in 2007; the way this compares to 2004, 2005 and 2006; the amount he expects to save in energy usage in percentage terms in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35599/07]

Written Answers — Warmer Homes Scheme: Warmer Homes Scheme (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the budget allocated to the warmer homes scheme for each year since 2000 to date in 2007; the number of homes affected for each year up to and including 2007; the budget allocated for 2008; the number of homes that have applied for this scheme in 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: Hear, hear.

Schools Building Projects. (18 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: The matter I wish to raise is St. Mary's and St. Gerard's national school. This school is bursting at the seams and has now reached a critical stage in terms of the number of pupils. I ask the Minister to honour a commitment she made before the last general election and to ensure that the children attending the school are treated fairly. This school provides for the growing population of...

Schools Building Projects. (18 Dec 2007)

Liz McManus: When will the technical staff visit the school, as the Minister promised?