Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

On primary legislation, following the withdrawal of the education Ireland Bill, the Minister for Education and Science informed me the legislation would be merged with the qualifications (education and training) Bill, the purpose of which is to amalgamate the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland, HETAC and FETAC. Will the Tánaiste ensure the legislation is expedited given the potential for the Exchequer to gain additional income from the regulation of this sector, including education?

I am disappointed that for the third day in a row none of the Green Party Ministers considered it worthwhile to come into the House today. I have questions on secondary legislation in two areas which fall within the remit of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. When will secondary legislation be introduced regarding the designation of bogs and the banning of turf cutting on them? I understand that that secondary legislation is to be brought before Cabinet and then before the House. When will we see it?

Following from the European Court of Justice decision on the environmental impact assessment directive, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, indicated that he would introduce secondary legislation requiring EISs for agricultural construction. When will we see that secondary legislation?

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