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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends introducing legislation to strengthen the law in relation to the rights of the person to defend their homes against trespass and attack. [27347/07]

Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I welcome the publication of this Bill but I am disappointed that it took a case to the European Court of Justice for it to be produced. Certainly, in Ireland there is a rich heritage of literature, from W.B. Yeats to Oscar Wilde. More recent famous writers include Roddy Doyle and Anne Enright, who had such a great success with her book, The Gathering, in winning the Booker prize. We have...

Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I wanted confirmation on that. Also, how many staff will be needed to administer the scheme, or will all be done centrally using an automatic system? Will there be a need for extra administration? As regards royalty payments to authors, will that be done electronically or by cheque? How long will it take before an author is paid? Will he or she be paid on a yearly or quarterly basis?...

Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: What is the minimum and maximum amount that will be paid to an author? Does the Minister of State have those figures?

Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: How many staff will it take to administer the scheme and how often will royalty payments be made to authors?

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: Beidh mé ag plé ábhair thábhachtach inniu, an Ghaeilge agus a ról sa todhchaí. Tá mé ag freastal ar ranganna faoi láthair chun feabhas a chur ar mo chuid Ghaeilge mar tá a fhios agam go bhfuil sin tábhachtach. Le cúnamh Dé, tá súil agam go mbeidh mé in ann díospóireacht iomlán a phlé trí mheán na Gaeilge i gceann cúpla míosa. The Irish language is a beautiful rich...

Defence Forces Provisions. (8 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I, too, am delighted to hear the Minister of State's response to the effect that we are not importing Brazilian beef for use by the Defence Forces. The IFA DVD on the Brazilian beef market, which was distributed recently, highlighted many of the issues that arise. The use of Brazilian beef by the Defence Forces would be a cause for concern. I am disappointed that the Fine Gael Private...

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I am concerned about the terrain and the number of rebels in Chad. As the Minister of State is aware, the number of refugees in Chad is estimated to be 400,000. In recent years, the area has been convulsed by violence. Clashes between the local ethnic and tribal groups run in tandem with guerilla attacks so there are fears for the safety of troops going out there. The mission should be...

Written Answers — Tree Planting: Tree Planting (13 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will provide funding on a once off basis following the outbreak of fireblight in the Sutton area in order that semi-mature trees would be planted; if she will ensure that this Deputy is forwarded with a copy of the full test results of trees tested in roads (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I wish to share time with Deputies Feighan, English and Kehoe.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Like my colleagues on this side of the House, I believe there should be a strong business case for transferring powers from one Department to another before changes take place. In most cases, the change should be for the better. However, given recent developments within the Department, in particular those pertaining to Aer Lingus and the...

Environmental Protection Agency. (14 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I, too, am concerned about the quality of our drinking water and rivers throughout the country. It was inexcusable that people in Galway had to boil their water for weeks. It took a councillor from our party to drink a pint of water for the problem to be resolved. It is inexcusable that many farmers and factories get away with polluting water and we need more policing. We need more...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: There are enormous anomalies with the national vehicle and driver file, NVDF. It is a database of national strategic importance as it contains details of the 2.4 million registered vehicles and 2.5 million licensed drivers in the State. It is critical to the management of the national motor tax and driver licence services, including the optimisation of services for the motoring public....

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I commend Deputy Shatter on tabling this motion. The Government must radically modify the new proposed child care subvention scheme which it intends to become fully operational from 1 July 2008. This new scheme will impose large financial pressures on many parents by increasing the expense of child care. It will force some parents to leave employment and become dependent on social welfare....

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (14 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24852/07]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (14 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his promised examination of the issues related to pyrite in homes in north County Dublin will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24851/07]

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: Far from it.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the second anniversary of Transport 21. I would like to be in a position to agree with the Minister's positive assessment, and that of Government Members such as Deputy Finian McGrath, on the progress of Transport 21. However, there has been significant delay to 11 major projects in the plan, highlighting once again the mess Fianna...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (20 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number and names of schools in Dublin which participate in the school support programme under DEIS who received grant aid to provide communications technology equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29254/07]

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: I wish to share time with Deputy O'Mahony. I thank Deputy Shatter for tabling the amendment and I call on the Government to submit a comprehensive action plan within one month to deal with the many difficulties and challenges faced by young people. Society is awash with drugs and alcohol. The rate of suicide among young people, particularly teenage boys, is increasing. I demand young...