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Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (10 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 121: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for his decision to withdraw without notice funding for the local authority playground grant scheme which provided for €120,000 grant aid per local authority for the construction of playgrounds; his views on whether many playground projects countrywide which had matching funding in place in...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: The success or otherwise of this debate will depend on whether the Minister of State and the Government as a whole are prepared to recognise that the time has come for a clear separation of powers between the Executive and this Chamber. Their terms of reference immediately indicate the thinking behind the formation of committees. There is a fear on the part of Government of losing control....

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: I am glad the Ceann Comhairle came to Dún Laoghaire first.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: On a point of clarification, when the Ceann Comhairle says statements have been made on promised Supplementary Estimates, does he mean in this House or outside it? The problem we have is that major statements have been made outside the House and I cannot expect the Chair to know what promises have been made outside it.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: The point I wanted to make — it is an awful pity that I did not know the Ceann Comhairle was coming to Dún Laoghaire last week because I would have been only too pleased to bring him to the National Rehabilitation Centre on Rochestown Avenue.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: A commitment was made to extend that national facility as people throughout the country are waiting months to be admitted to the centre. Stroke patients, people with head injuries——-

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: A number of pieces of health legislation have been promised.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: The Ceann Comhairle can take his choice.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: In regard to the Supplementary Estimate for this particular matter, may I ask the Taoiseach when it will be introduced?

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: A commitment was given. We are all confused.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if separate funds will be provided to Tourism Ireland to implement the recommendations arising from the current review of the Ireland tourism brand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23884/07]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has plans to increase the marketing budget for tourism in 2008 to ensure a significant increase in resources to take account of the changing tourism market and increased competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23885/07]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the problem of the continuing diminution of competitiveness in the tourism sector stemming from high Irish inflation, interest rate increases and high local authority charges and taxes; his proposals to address this continuing problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23886/07]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has proposals to introduce an efficient energy in hotels programme, appropriate tax incentives and financial support for investment costs to adjust to more efficient and more sustainable methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23887/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 551: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are requirements for the provision of wheelchair toilet facilities and wheelchair access to buildings such as hotels and pubs, similar to the requirements in Part 3 of the Disability Act 2005, which requires the provision of these facilities in public buildings; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has proposals to introduce an efficient energy in hotels programme incorporating advice and education on energy efficiency and alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23887/07]

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: The Taoiseach's day may come when he writes a work of fiction.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: The Taoiseach stated that the heads of the Dublin Transportation Authority Bill are due to go before the Government. In light of the legislation's importance and the fact that Members are no longer involved in local authorities, could the heads be referred for a committee's opinions before the Bill is finalised?

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: In the Minister's speech, one of the programmes mentioned includes advice to businesses, including energy audits of commercial premises. These advice services help businesses save approximately 20% of their energy costs and are a significant contributor to our efforts to reduce energy demand in the economy. I fully support such practices and Sustainable Energy Ireland should engage in more...

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Developers do not need grants.