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Universal Service Charge: Motion (29 Mar 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: As this is my maiden speech, I would like to begin by taking this opportunity to thank the voters of Dublin South-East for entrusting me with their votes and electing me to the 31st Dáil. It is a great privilege that I do not take lightly. This is a difficult time for the people of Ireland. As a Government, we have a responsibility to ensure we fix our economy and rebuild our society,...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (29 Mar 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: I will take the time to listen to the contributions of others. I have watched Dáil debates from my home over the years. Far too often, I have been reminded of college debates in which students heckle and criticise each other.

Universal Service Charge: Motion (29 Mar 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: We need to listen to each other. Everybody in this House has a mandate. Each of us has been elected by ordinary working people who want us to work together to fix this economy. I am giving a commitment to the Members of this House that I will take the time to listen to their contributions. I will heed what they say and consider the suggestions they make. No one Deputy in this Chamber has...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (29 Mar 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 144: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to publish the Hennessy report on the proposed incinerator at Poolbeg, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5675/11]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (29 Mar 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 145: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to consult with the Dublin city manager to ensure that no decision to proceed with the incinerator on the Poolbeg peninsula, Dublin 4, will be made before the publication of the Hennessy report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5676/11]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (29 Mar 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 146: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the break clause in the contract for the proposed incinerator at Poolbeg, Dublin 4, which is available until 2 May 2011; if he will act on this break clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5677/11]

Written Answers — Electricity Disconnections: Electricity Disconnections (12 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the details of a recent electricity supply disconnection case (details supplied); and if he is satisfied with the current regulations allowing electricity suppliers such as the ESB disconnect personal customers from the supply network. [7626/11]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 271: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will sign the commencement order for the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7616/11]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the tourism services provided by Dublin Bus are considered to be a strategic national asset; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7617/11]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (12 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the funding from the National Roads Authority will be made available to allow Dublin City Council to begin the expansion of the Dublin bikes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7618/11]

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: On the same issue-----

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: The Dog Breeding Establishments Act was signed by the President in July 2010. Can the Taoiseach be more clear on the timeframe for the signing of the commencement order?

Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to discuss education in the House. The motion is timely and I thank Fianna Fáil for raising it and allowing discussion on the issue. Education is critical to the future of society. If we have learned any lesson from the past, we have learned that we must provide people with the skills and training to create an environment that is ready for the economy to grow. I...

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: I wish to share time with Deputies John Paul Phelan and Robert Dowds. I very much welcome the Bill. The plastic bags issue has been covered extensively. I welcome the flexibility being given to the Minister to increase the charge as needs be because there has been a move back to using plastic bags. The levy has been effective in reducing usage, but we need to go a step further. A levy...

Written Answers — Local Authority Powers: Local Authority Powers (14 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 78: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the specific statutory provisions which confer on local authorities a power to make by-laws; the nature of the by-laws that may be made in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8064/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (14 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of those who comprise the governing board of Railway Safety Commission; the remuneration provided to each board member; the date on which each board member was appointed; the amount of funding from the State received by the Railway Safety Commission in the last financial year; and if he will make a...

Order of Business (20 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Under secondary legislation, namely, the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, for a long time local authority tenants living in houses have been afforded the right to purchase their homes. Under that Act when will the Minister sign an order to allow tenants in flats to purchase their flats? Will the Taoiseach provide me with a date?

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (3 May 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 380: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will include the cost of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse and noxious gas emissions that result from waste incineration in proposed incinerator levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/11]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (3 May 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 381: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the specific issues preventing the publication of the Hennessy report about the proposed incinerator at Poolbeg, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9057/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (3 May 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 408: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a ministerial order to allow the sale of local authority flats as provided for in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9434/11]