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Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Order of Business today shall be as follows: No. 10a motion re the Report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Bombing of Kay's Tavern, Dundalk; No. 16, National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006 — Report and Final Stage, resumed, to adjourn at 1 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 18, statements on Transport 21, resumed, in accordance with the Order of the Dáil on 2...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy knows, the sub-committee is seeking a two week extension of the time within which to prepare its report. The report will then come back to the House and if the Deputy's Whip raises the matter with the Government Whip, I am sure his desire will be accommodated.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I want to be orderly.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Kenny will be aware that I answered questions on tiger kidnappings during oral questions this week, during which time a lengthy discussion was held. I congratulate the Garda Síochána on the work it is doing with regard to investigating these cases and I had discussions on the subject with the Commissioner today.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am not in a position to give an answer to the Deputy on decisions taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions with regard to whether individual cases will be prosecuted because that is a matter for the independent judgment of the DPP. If I come into possession of information which I can pass on to Deputy Kenny and others, I will do so.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: With regard to the Garda Síochána, the implementation of the recommendations contained in the reports by the Garda Síochána Inspectorate and Senator Maurice Hayes will not require legislation and it is the intention of the Garda authorities and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to expedite their implementation.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am told that I will receive the report to which Deputy Rabbitte refers in the next two weeks. I have seen a draft of the report and I will publish it as soon as I have it to hand. Regarding the Deputy's question on a referendum, the Taoiseach has indicated that the Government will propose to deal with the issue of civil partnerships on a sub-constitutional basis because it is his judgment,...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The position regarding the alcohol products Bill is that voluntary agreements have been reached with the alcohol and advertising industries.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Department, therefore, wishes to delay the introduction of this legislation pending the outcome and evaluation of the voluntary arrangements. I am aware it is hard for some people to accept that it is sometimes better to achieve ends by means of voluntary agreements than by compulsory legislation.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Did Deputy Gormley have a second question?

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I certainly condemn anybody who defends breaking of the law. We all live in a constitutional democracy and Article 9 of the Constitution states that loyalty to the State is the fundamental duty of every citizen. Those elected to public office have a special duty to uphold the law.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The legislation will be introduced next year.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that legislation is not promised. If Deputy Stagg was to look more carefully at the register for County Kildare, he would find himself in the K Club.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: With regard to the Deputy's second question, an e-consultation process is under way. When that process is completed, the matter will be further progressed. No proposals have been made in respect of holding a debate in the House on the issue of the register. I urge everyone, as has the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, to check the register and to comply with the...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The last matter is a matter for agreement between the Whips.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The protection of employment legislation is expected next year, although it does not deal with energy issues.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: However, it does not deal with energy issues. On the third matter raised by the Deputy, it is impossible to say at this stage.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Bill is expected in 2007. As the Deputy will appreciate, it requires legislation and the Bill is scheduled for publication next year.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy should table questions to the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the implications for Government policy of any developments in Iraq.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy used the phrase "implied promise". He should wait until he has an explicit promise.