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Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: I support that view and thank all those who have given great service and provided expertise, wisdom and local knowledge, very often at considerable costs in terms of time, over the years. An extraordinary contribution has been made, largely on a voluntary basis, some of which has been very useful in making decisions on planning, spatial planning decisions and all the rest. We have to move...

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: I have two questions on legislation. The Energy (Biofuel Obligations and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is nearing Report Stage. The Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, attempted to tag on a new section concerning the carbon windfall tax, which had nothing to do with bio-fuels. Can the Tánaiste confirm that we on this side of the House have been successful in ensuring that there will now be a...

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: I thank the Tánaiste. My second question concerns the announcement by the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, that he intended to make certain sporting events, including the Heineken Cup and the Six Nations tournament, free to air for Irish viewers.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: No. I am seeking clarification on this. The Greens are supporting the Minister, while Fianna Fáil seems to be completely split on it. The Minister stated in his press release, which is what I am dependent on-----

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: His specific words were that he would be bringing "legislative change". Is that the position? There seem to be mixed messages coming from the Government. It does not augur well in terms of public policy when there is such a split and confusion about a simple statement the Minister made.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Is it the Minister's intention to bring in legislation? If so, why is it not on the legislative programme?

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: In his press release, the Minister used the term "legislative change".

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: I did not introduce this. I am seeking clarification because the Minister has stated that he intends to bring in legislative change. What does that mean at this stage? No matter how one spins it, consultation is not legislative change. What exactly does legislative change mean?

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: No. It is about legislation, so this is the place and this is the time.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Liz McManus: When a Minister makes an announcement, what is meant by legislative change? Will the Tánaiste please tell us exactly what it means?

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport her views on the free to air proposals to allow the televising of the Heineken Cup matches and the RBS Six nations championships; the discussions she has had with the Department of Communications on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20701/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 209: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding legislation that will cover noise pollution; the way he intends to tackle noise pollution in neighbourhoods; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is a significant issue for many neighbourhoods; the status of the neighbourhood noise Bill; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a review has been carried out of the administration of the financial assessment of persons applying for the nursing home fair deal scheme in view of the difficulties encountered by some hospitals in discharging patients who are ready for nursing home care but whose financial assessment has been delayed; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when residential centres for persons with disabilities will be subject to inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20199/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will include products (details supplied) in the prescribed list of products available on the medical card which are used by cancer patients in view of the cost of these products and the hardship it is for people on low incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20487/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of occupational health departments here; the locations of same, per hospital and on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20755/10]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (18 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the areas, by county, that will be covered when digital terrestrial television is introduced; if he will provide an update on the introduction of DTT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19953/10]

Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (18 May 2010)

Liz McManus: I extend my condolences to the family of Daniel McAnaspie. Like others, I met his family members on the street outside Leinster House when they were exhausted from searching for him. We should all be conscious that he was one of 20 children who died in the care of the HSE. This makes our meaning clear when we discuss protecting children under the Constitution. It is appropriate, if not...

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Liz McManus: The Minister, Deputy Ryan, has announced that he proposes to ensure a list of sporting events, including the Six Nations and Heineken Cup matches, will be free to air for television viewers in Ireland. I am sure the Tánaiste will be aware this matter has been the cause of some controversy. This proposal will, according to the Minister, require legislative changes. When does the Minister...

Written Answers — Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (13 May 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all sections of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, have been brought into operation; the number of occasions on which the powers contained in the Act have been used since its enactment; the number of prosecutions transferred to the Special Criminal Court under the provisions of section 8 of the Act; the number...