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Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Ollie Wilkinson: We will use them to print money.

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2007)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force employed in County Waterford; the number of community Garda by location; the increase in Garda numbers in this division between 1997, 2002 and to date in 2007 and the Garda stations in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13842/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Apr 2007)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the projects undertaken by the CLÁR programme in County Waterford; the investment made in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13723/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Apr 2007)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 538: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water schemes completed and in planning in County Waterford since 1997, to date in 2007; and the investment made, and future allocation. [13825/07]

Written Answers — Fishing Quotas: Fishing Quotas (3 Apr 2007)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to the fishing quotas which were formerly associated with the Atlantic Dawn fishing vessel, which it is understood has been sold out of the Irish fishing fleet. [12937/07]

Rail Freight: Motion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2007)

Ollie Wilkinson: I welcome the opportunity to state a few words on this important topic. The rail service was part and parcel of our growing up. In west Waterford, quite close to me, one could set one's clock by the train schedules. We spent many a harvest time loading sugar beet onto the railway. It ran through all of Waterford and was a wonderful service. Time moves on and the amount of money spent on...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Ollie Wilkinson: I am delighted to have a chance to speak on this important subject. The increase in oil prices a year or more ago focused our minds on the importance of considering alternative sources of energy. When I was growing up I never heard anything about global warming or the ozone layer. Modern communications make it possible to see at first hand what global warming is doing to our planet. While...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2007)

Ollie Wilkinson: I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important Bill. There is no doubt the disclosures during the past year or so on conditions pertaining in some nursing homes shocked us all. It is hard to believe that in this day and age when so much money is being spent on health care generally what happened in these places could happen to our most vulnerable...

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I am delighted to contribute on the Bill. While I might not always agree with the Green Party, it is to be commended on opening up the debate. There is no doubt that noise is becoming an enormous problem. In the ordinary home — Members often call to houses on their rounds — there will be a television operating in one room, which is not turned off as one enters. There could be two...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I wish to share time with Deputy Devins. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this sad situation. Much has been said and written on this matter and many people have suffered as a result of what happened. Nothing in monetary terms and no words of mine or those of the eloquent speakers to whom I have listened can right the awful wrongs done to those people. We are discussing those who...

Written Answers — Forestry Industry: Forestry Industry (27 Jun 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the contribution forestry makes to the environment here. [24475/06]

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: It is a pity that this serious issue has arisen. During the last Olympic games, Ireland was thrilled to see a horseman win an Olympic medal but doom and gloom set in after certain allegations were substantiated. It was a grave disappointment to the people of Ireland, so I commend the Minister on his efforts to resolve this issue. While it will not be easy to do so, it is very important that...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Jun 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It is a pity that the issue of doping should arise in a sport that has made such strides in recent years. Although I was interested in greyhound racing in my earlier years, I have missed out in more recent times, probably as a result of my political commitments. I recently attended the opening ceremony of the Waterford dog track, during which...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this amendment. I agree with the Minister's proposal that consideration of the Bill be adjourned for nine months. This is a serious business and we must do it correctly. There are endless problems in estates due to their management, planning problems and so forth. There are problems with apartment complex management. Reported problems tend to be about...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (29 Mar 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the incidence of BSE and brucellosis in cattle herd in 2005 compared with 2003 and 2004; and if she intends to introduce policy changes to these schemes. [12201/06]

Written Answers — Horticulture Industry: Horticulture Industry (29 Mar 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the progress in expanding the horticulture sector here. [12204/06]

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to contribute on this important subject. It is hard to believe that in 2003 we had the lowest number of road deaths for almost 40 years but the figures are climbing again. While a target of 300 road deaths is set for this year, it is not a subject to discuss in terms of targets. The target should be nil. The numbers of deaths and...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Deputy Coughlan is a wonderful Minister for Agriculture and Food.

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: Last week, I had the pleasure of a visit from the Minister in my constituency. She spent six hours with numerous delegations representing people connected with farming. All the main bodies and each of the delegates were more than impressed at her knowledge of farming and her commitment to it. She has done wonderful work since taking up office. She now deals with three issues, one jointly,...

Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Ollie Wilkinson: It is not for me to say, but it will make for interesting times. We will watch and see what happens.

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