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Written Answers — ESB Contracts: ESB Contracts (8 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the offer of contracts to the offshore section of AER VI; if, in view of the fact that state aids clearance from the EU was granted in August 2004, and the way was therefore cleared for offers to be made, if his Department has instructed the ESB to make an offer to a consortium (details...

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Moynihan. Deputy Connaughton indicated the flavour of the Bill. The last budget was possibly the first to be passed without a vote. It is commendable that the Opposition did not put it to a vote because of the good provisions it contained. The Opposition says it is easy to be generous when the money is in the bank, but it is important to generate the...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: I am glad to speak on this Bill which is long overdue and which, in keeping with the Minister's style, consolidates and reforms much of the legislation for which he is responsible. However, the Minister undersells himself because he only said the Bill would improve relations between the Garda and the Government. I would like to think it will improve relations between the Government, the Garda...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (15 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Transport the list of expenses paid to the directors of Aer Rianta, Aer Rianta International and CIE in the past five years. [4495/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (15 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which worker directors appointed to State boards, under his authority, are remunerated; and if they are required to carry out their day-to-day duties as members of the company workforce. [4496/05]

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: We are making very good time. We must have instilled great fear in people. I intend to stick to the motion, but I also wish to address some issues raised in the debate last night. In his contribution yesterday evening, the Minister concluded with a plea for honesty on waste charges and that the sentiments expressed here and nationally might follow through locally, particularly in areas where...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: It is absolutely true. Last night Deputy Gilmore said that it was wholly untrue that parties holding power in any local authority could be held responsible for the introduction of charges introduced under their control.

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: That is blatant nonsense. With respect to the Deputy — and he knows that I have a great deal of respect for him — you will learn now, as you exercise power, that with power comes responsibility.

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: You cannot abdicate responsibility for decisions that your party takes — the party which holds the chair.

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: For a political party to be taken seriously, it must adopt the policy locally that it espouses nationally. I need hardly remind Deputy Gilmore that the most important annual decision for councillors is probably the agreement of the estimates. In the case of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fine Gael and Labour councillors endorsed the county manager's proposals without any effort to...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: Thus it happened that, for the first time in the history of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the Labour Party agreed an estimate. I request that DeputyGilmore not undermine the authority of his local representatives on the council by criticising their decision to adopt such a charge. The other objectionable feature of the motion before us is the centralist approach. I have already said...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: I will not give way because my time is limited. Frequently, DeputyGilmore has bemoaned the fact that not enough power resides with local councils. This attempt by the Labour Party to have a waiver system applied locally would counteract the notion of subsidiarity and decisions being taken at as local a level as possible. It is both confused and confusing. I am aware Deputy Gilmore is...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: The honourable history of Labour Party Ministers was not to apply a centralised system. Both the former Tánaiste, Dick Spring, and Deputy Howlin, when they were Ministers with responsibility for this area, determined that charges and waivers should be applied locally. The cost of dealing with commercial and domestic waste is soaring. I welcome the Minister's indication that he is considering...

Road Network. (17 Feb 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise this important matter. Next year the upgrading of the M50 will commence and I hope the last section in Carrickmines and Cherrywood in my constituency will be completed. The building of the port tunnel led to the belief that heavy goods vehicles would be removed from the streets of Dublin city. This dream will not be delivered if the Minister...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: Little did any of us think we would be welcoming legislation of this nature so early in the new year. There is much reason to welcome the Bill. However, the fact that this is happening so soon after the introduction of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004 must make us aware of the dangers of bringing forward hasty legislation. I do not believe anyone on this side of the House was not...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: It gives me great pleasure to welcome this Bill and to support the good work of my colleague, Deputy Gilmore.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: Having served with him on the county council, I know what an authority he is on matters of local government and housing in particular. As constituency colleagues we share the same problems surrounding unfinished housing estates, many of which date back to the 1980s and earlier. The resources provided by the developers are not sufficient to address the problems now. The Bill is timely and I...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Mar 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will consider extending the physical and sensory disability care group to include people living with disabilities who are over 65 in order that they can avail of services provided under this budget. [8103/05]

Cancer Screening Programme: Motion (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: The Acting Chairman has a list of the Deputies with whom I wish to share time. I will take three minutes out of the slot.

Cancer Screening Programme: Motion (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Fiona O'Malley: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this issue this evening. The money which was invested was invested wisely and soundly, and this has had a direct effect on the health of women in particular. However, there is one difficulty which causes great anger. A friend of mine from Galway who listens to the advertisement on the radio inviting women between the ages of 50 and 64 to avail...