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Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome this opportunity to speak on the Bill. It also gives Members an opportunity to speak on the broader issues of energy, conservation and how we progress as a nation. Interest is shown by the number of speakers on the Bill. Many people alluded to the problems this country and the world will face in years to come because of our dependence on fossil fuels. While I acknowledge the major...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Billy Kelleher: This is a timely discussion which provides an opportunity to speak not just about critical infrastructure and the deficits therein but also about the issue of planning in general. In recent times we have gone through a Celtic tiger boom and significant resources are available to address our critical infrastructural deficit. However, there is no doubt deficits exist in transport, including...

Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2006)

Billy Kelleher: It consumes the Deputy.

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (4 Oct 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 318: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local councils can waive water charges for schools; if he proposes to change legislation to allow councils to have discretion in relation to the collection of water charges from schools; his views on whether it is fair or just to schools particularly in disadvantaged areas paying large sums of money for...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when will anti-social behaviour orders come into effect; if An Garda Síochána will be given instructions on the way they will be implemented and enforced; his views on their implementation with urgency; his further views on whether anti-social behaviour is a major problem in many of our communities; if the...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a special concession will be put in place on humanitarian grounds to avoid the continued separation of a family (details supplied). [35318/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that there is enough legislative support for the Gardaí to tackle the issue of non-Irish registered cars being driven here that have not got the correct insurance cover and vehicle roadworthy documentation to comply with Irish road traffic laws; when a proper compound will be provided for...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 612: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is possible to bring forward legislation to deal with the issue of estate management companies charging a fee for the maintenance of open housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35336/06]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (1 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 613: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that Cork County Council is ensuring estate management companies are set-up as originally intended namely dealing with apartment type development; if the local authority can deal with this issue at planning stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35337/06]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (7 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will arrange an exemption to the capping of compensation in the hardship clause of the tuberculosis eradication scheme of 100 animals for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will have the matter investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36483/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is possible for a Bulgarian national to enter Ireland on 1 January 2007 with a valid passport only, if that person only wishes to visit the country; the length of time they will be able to stay here without working; the documentation a Bulgarian national would need to live here indefinitely if...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 330: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve a sewerage scheme for Little Island, County Cork; if he will agree to Cork County Council's request (details supplied) to lay some sewers in Clash Road, Little Island as an advance contract for the project to allow the council to then carry out a resurfacing programme on Clash Road; and if...

Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. In recent years, housing has not only been topical in public forums such as the Dáil and the Seanad, but in homes and at firesides. For people, ensuring that their loved ones were going to college or to find homes for themselves was challenging. There were considerable difficulties. Any political party or public forum that did not...

Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Local authorities have an obligation to address this issue to ensure we have a more cohesive society.

Sentencing Policy. (28 Nov 2006)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue because I feel a strong case is to be made on amending the legislation to bring forward stronger guidelines. The Criminal Justice Act 1999 contained a provision made by the Oireachtas on the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences on people convicted of offences involving drugs with a value of €13,000 or more. There is an urgent need to...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Billy Kelleher: I wish to share time with Deputies Dennehy and Carey.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill, the backdrop to which is a period of phenomenal achievement, such as major increases in employment, strong and healthy economic growth and a continuation of the low taxation, job creation and wealth creation policies pursued by the Government, which has transferred wealth to those who need it most. Many believe that this occurs by accident. A...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (13 Dec 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of District Court judges in each district from 1997 to date in 2006. [43011/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (13 Dec 2006)

Billy Kelleher: Question 319: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs to date for the Flood and Mahon Tribunals including third party costs; the costs for each legal team; and the costs for each member of each legal team. [43006/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 Jan 2007)

Billy Kelleher: Question 1399: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has not received payment for land leased entitlements; if this matter will be investigated and payment awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2737/07]