Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

Following the Ceann Comhairle's ruling regarding Deputy Cuffe's request under Standing Order 31, where the Deputy tried to raise the subject of climate change, will the Carbon Fund Bill be brought before the House for amendment any time soon, given that €270 million allocated for this purpose in the budget will not be adequate for carbon credits? It has been estimated that €750 million will be needed.

I have asked on previous occasions about this matter. I am still not sure if the promised legislation giving effect to the recommendations of the Kenny report on the affordability of building land and proper planning is promised legislation as the Taoiseach informed me during Question Time. In the case of various pieces of legislation, the House has been informed that publication is expected but that it is not possible to indicate when at this stage. This includes important legislation such as that concerning the register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children and the crimes Bill and so forth. Legislation which the Taoiseach has informed me on a number of occasions is promised by the Government does not appear on the list of promised legislation. Is there another list that we should be consulting?

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