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Industrial Relations. (29 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I wanted a transcript of Mr. Finn's presentation. Under the Minister's proposal, it is interesting that private operators can provide these services at a cheaper rate. Could they also, therefore, provide public beds at a cheaper rate? Could public beds not be built using private operators?

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: In principle, I believe the planning scheme for the Poolbeg Peninsula ought to be scrutinised and approved. However, I fear that what Members received last week is inadequate. While I have discussed this matter with Mr. Maloney of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority and have received certain assurances, I do not see them here. The Tánaiste will appreciate there is a serious problem...

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I want a proper debate in the House on this issue. As for the Poolbeg Peninsula, a smell emanates from the sewage treatment plant, the Government incinerator is to go there and there is no public transport. While I have received assurances that there will be a Luas in Sandymount and Ringsend to facilitate such development, this is the kind of issue that must be debated in detail and it...

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: The Government supports the arrangement.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: Yes, it is Government policy.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: It is Government policy.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: No.

Written Answers — Sports Facilities: Sports Facilities (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the nationwide audit of sports facilities; and if same will be completed by the time this Government leaves office. [11715/07]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the value of the land approximately, to be given to private individuals to build private hospitals on public land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12091/07]

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I am sharing time with Deputies Cuffe and Boyle. I commend Deputy Boyle for drafting this legislation. Two of my colleagues won awards this evening for best politician and best TD, Deputies Sargent and Eamon Ryan. Deputy Boyle deserved to get something, but perhaps next year when he is serving in Government he will get an award. I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on this...

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: No, it is not a crime or a subversive activity and we have not said that.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I am saying they were appointed because of their party political connections. It is not a crime in any sense to be a member of a political party, and——-

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: ——I am not suggesting the "de-Fianna Fáilification" of society.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: It is an interesting idea. Some people may believe that is a fantastic idea and perhaps it is worthy of further debate.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: It is a fact that elsewhere such decisions are made in a different way. At our press conference I mentioned the example of the UK, from which we could learn. I know of people there, with no party political affiliations, who have been appointed on merit alone and because they fulfil certain criteria. That is the example we need to follow. It is not about getting bogged down in bureaucracy...

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: We are waiting.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I thank the Minister for his confidence in us.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: The Minister is losing his head. He must be preparing for opposition.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: He has indicated he does not want to give way.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I thank the Minister.