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Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: The Taoiseach is six months in Government.

Departmental Appointments (20 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: We are just asking the Taoiseach to answer for his Department.

Garda Strength (20 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Is this the best the Minister can do?

Waste Management (15 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 11: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the reason he decided not to proceed with the introduction of a waste facility levy as part of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill; if he now supports incineration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24080/11]

Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Last night, the Dáil discussed legislation on holding a referendum on judicial pay. The Tánaiste will recall that, prior to the election, Fine Gael in particular promised a super Constitution day within the Government's first year. What is the position of the outstanding referendums that were promised and when can we expect to see the legislation? I am referring to the referendums on...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 28: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications issued during the 2010-11 period on a monthly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23049/11]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 29: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff working in the passport office during 2010-11 on a monthly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23050/11]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 30: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of days holidays taken by staff in the passport office during 2010-11 on a monthly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23051/11]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 637: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently employed and on active duty in the Border area (details supplied); if this number has increased or decreased in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23112/11]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 746: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of a breakwater project (details supplied) in County Donegal; its priority rating for capital expenditure when funding becomes available in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23151/11]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 1044: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reinstate the public service obligation agreement regarding the Derry to Dublin flight in view of the designation of Derry city as UK City of Culture 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22967/11]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: Question 1047: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration he will give to allowing the free travel pass that is issued to persons with disabilities to be used on routes operated under the rural transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23058/11]

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I have not seen it. In fact, on the last day we debated across the Chamber, it was on a motion I moved to have a referendum on adoption rights on the same day as the presidential election. One of the arguments used by the Minister to vote it down was that accompanying legislation would be needed. The motion that I brought forward was the first referendum proposal made to this Dáil but the...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: What about the recommendation-----

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: It was the Minister who promised the referendum. It was his own policy.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to share time with Deputy Dooley.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I welcome the Bill and support its objective. The majority of judges took a voluntary cut in line with what was requested, but our party is supporting the legislation. The Bill's contents have been examined and dealt with by many other speakers. The Bill before us should be seen in the context of what the new Government promised to do during the election campaign some seven months ago....

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: A lot of work was done on it.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: I heard Deputy Buttimer and Deputy Shatter saying that when they were in opposition only six months ago, but what have we seen since they took office?

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Charlie McConalogue: This morning, the Minister, Deputy Shatter, made a grand comment about how he has achieved more in five months than a former Minister who is now on this side of the House.