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Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tá áthas orm deis a fháil cúpla focal a rá ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Caithfidh go dtugann sé an-spreagadh don Aire a chloisint go bhfuil tacaíocht ag teacht ó gach cúinne den Teach don Bhille. I am delighted to welcome the Child Care (Amendment) Bill. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and the officials in his Department for the fine work they have done...

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding changes to the farm retirement schemes. [40265/06]

Written Answers — Social Partnership Agreements: Social Partnership Agreements (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the main provisions of the partnership agreement with the farming organisations. [40276/06]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tréaslaím leis an Aire agus an Aire Stáit leis an obair a rinne siad ar an Bhille seo. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important regulatory legislation, which will affect the provision of electricity for years to come. The Bill provides for the establishment of a single competitive wholesale electricity market on the island of Ireland. Regulation will be...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ——who moved quickly to increase the free fuel allowance by €5 from €9 to €14. This increase benefits over 270,000 people. He also increased by over €200 the natural gas allowance under the household benefits package to the 26,000 welfare and other recipients who benefit from the scheme, as well as more than doubling the kilowatt hours freely available to pensioners from 1674...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Of course, the first recourse of householders is to public representatives. When lights fail to be turned on, it is the public representative, not the ESB, that is blamed. The repairs, or lack thereof, are a running sore across my constituency. I am aware of failed public lights being left for over a year without a visit from a repair crew. A town in my constituency waited for more than...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ——and while much has been done, more remains to be done. We must be encouraged by the widespread and enthusiastic support for the all-Ireland project. I am confident that the challenges ahead will be met. The Minister must be encouraged by the positive remarks from Members on all sides of the House and their enthusiastic support for this legislation. I commend this Bill to the House.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, having regard to the fact that many general medical practitioners are now providing warfarin clinics for the convenience of their patients, who would otherwise have to visit a hospital to have their medication levels monitored, it is the policy of her Department or the Health Service Executive to remunerate GPs for this valuable...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if having regard to the education provision being made available to children on the autistic spectrum in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare she will consider bringing forward plans for second level provision for such students in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42170/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of the oncology services at Naas Hospital; the level of funding being allocated for such services; the level of staff providing such services; and the numbers of patients expected to avail of this service on an annual basis. [42792/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (14 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures that have been taken and that are planned to increase long term pension provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43301/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the procedure for those who are eligible for the new half-rate carers allowance; the numbers expected to benefit from the increased income disregard; the way these changes will affect the availability of carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43302/06]

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (6 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue for Kildare on the Adjournment of the House and I thank the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, for being here at this late hour to address the issue. Kildare town, with a population of approximately 9,000 people, is serviced by an antiquated waste water treatment plant...

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute, albeit briefly, on the third Finance Bill of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen. It comes in the aftermath of the presentation of the Book of Estimates and a successful, balanced and well crafted budget. The Minister has already set out the aims of the Bill, which places emphasis on the promotion of enterprise, jobs and investment, the...

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: While watching the programme I was reminded of a comment made on radio by a Fine Gael Party spokesman that a monkey could run the economy. The hard work, commitment, initiative and genius of the Irish people, operating in partnership with a government that has provided leadership, foresight and prudent management, has brought us to our current position. We should be loth to do anything that...

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (20 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 549: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application for funding towards the provision of a new branch library for Kildare Town; if such funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6142/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by his Department towards the provision of an improved public water supply at Monasterevin, County Kildare; the works carried out with this funding; if an approved supply has been commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6143/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 551: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of funding provided by his Department to date on the Curragh/Cutbush/Brownstown sewerage scheme at the Curragh, County Kildare; the reason this scheme has not been commissioned by Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6144/07]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: May I share time with Deputy Cooper-Flynn?

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the opportunity to contribute, albeit briefly, on this wide-ranging Bill which will provide for the implementation of improvements in social welfare payments announced in budget 2007 and introduce the excellent proposal in respect of a special rate of carer's allowance to be paid to those in receipt of other social welfare payments. It is a ground-breaking initiative taken by the...