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Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome this very important legislation. Malahide in my constituency has the highest proportion of individuals in the State working in the financial services sector. My background, before I had the honour of being elected to this House, involved 13 or 14 years in financial services so I am very familiar with the importance of regulation in the market. I do not believe any party in this...

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (9 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to introduce much needed legislation to regulate estate management companies. [22297/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (9 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will arrange for the urgent allocation of a permanent site for a school (details supplied) as they will have to vacate their current location in May 2008. [22652/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress of the draft development plan for education for Dublin north; and when her Department will respond to submissions. [22687/07]

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (10 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 124: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction Fingal County Council's application for additional staff in order to enable them to open the newly refurbished Malahide and Garristown libraries. [22298/07]

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: I very much welcome the proposals brought forward by the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and Government Chief Whip, Deputy Tom Kitt, in regard to the operation of the committee system in the 30th Dáil. As a new Deputy who has not previously been involved in Oireachtas committees, I am very much looking forward to working on whatever committees I am selected to serve on....

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: The Chair would be surprised by how many people watch "Oireachtas Report". I have seen how live web casting has helped to make local government in North Dublin transparent and has improved the understanding of the public of the workings of the council. I would like the same approach to be taken by the Oireachtas. More specifically, in regard to what was outlined by the Minister, I very much...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: We are back in Government.

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: The Taoiseach was in the House six times more than the then Prime Minister Tony Blair and Britain is not a new democracy.

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: No, it is not.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the progress with the granting of a licence to Dublin Bus to enable it to collect and drop off passengers in Holywell/Gorse Hill area of Kinsealy and Swords along the very successful 142 bus route from Portmarnock/Malahide via the port tunnel into Dublin city. [23497/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the progress of delivering new bus services to and from Swords; and the progress with the granting of a licence to expand the 41X bus service to Dublin city via the port tunnel. [23498/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Nomenclature: Departmental Nomenclature (16 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if it is proposed to change the name of his Department in line with the announcement on the formation of Government. [23532/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [25204/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [25205/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (23 Oct 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Transport when a high frequency bus service from Swords via the Port Tunnel to the city centre will start in view of the fact that the licence has been granted for a private operator to operate; and the exact route it will serve. [25163/07]

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank Deputy Cuffe for agreeing to share time. I was interested in Deputy Coveney's contribution and I ask the Minister to take his proposals on board. I welcome this legislation. We must examine the human side of this. I will encourage my Government colleagues to examine the notion of temporary residency. The legislation has the right thrust about it in protecting people. We must...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Nov 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an application for residency under the green card work permit scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [27659/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Nov 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 520: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants available to persons registered disabled, to provide burglar alarm systems for their houses, in order to improve security; and the person who is responsible for administering these grants. [28590/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Nov 2007)

Darragh O'Brien: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation with regard to funding for non-core hour activities for members of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 17; when funding will be re-instated for non-core hour activities; and if funding is in place and agreed for 2008. [30056/07]