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Security Council Resolutions (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: As the Minister is aware, there has been a significant consultation process, headed by the former president of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Ms Inez McCormack, who is very respected in the sphere of human rights and conflict resolution. It is a very important process that underscores Ireland's commitment to international human rights. One of the things of which we are most proud is...

Security Council Resolutions (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I have a brief supplementary question. I am broadly satisfied with the Minister's response. I remind the House that the Minister's colleague, Deputy Howlin, speaking at the joint consortium annual event in November 2010, said that Ireland's national action plan should include a strong monitoring plan that is implemented effectively and ambitiously. He said it should be particularly one...

Foreign Conflicts (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 5: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to visit the Palestinian region of Gaza to observe the effects of recent bomb attacks and the on-going siege on the lives of civilians in the region. [8886/11]

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: It is an absolute disgrace.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The programme for Government states that approximately €2 billion of non-strategic assets will be sold off. In the aftermath of the publication of the McCarthy report, there is much concern regarding the extent of that sale. I am speaking now as a Donegal man. Previous reports by Mr. Colm McCarthy terrified people in rural Ireland. He talked about closing small schools and rural...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: l have asked a question. Will it be answered?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: A Cheann Comhairle, will my question be answered?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: On a point of order, when will the legislation be brought before the House?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The legislation as promised in the programme for Government to implement the promises made to the people.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: When will the Tánaiste bring clarification on this issue? People are very worried.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Are you protecting the Tánaiste, a Cheann Comhairle? That is not your role.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Why can I not get an answer?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: This is the biggest issue in Ireland today.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I withdraw the remark. Can we have an answer to the question?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: This is the biggest issue for the people of Ireland, who are terrified

Tax Code (20 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: These changes to the commercial vehicle tax rules kicked in late last year having been introduced by a former Minister, John Gormley. The Fine Gael Party and our party came out against this at the time, as well as Mr. Conor Faughnan. It was made clear that the system would create a mess and have an impact on Garda resources, as gardaí would have to chase workers in their vans to see if the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the awarding of the construction contracts set out as Goals 2011 in the annual report 2010 and programme for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8629/11]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for metro north. [8628/11]

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I too have a speech drawn up but I will move away from it. I was sitting in my office listening to the debate - as do all Deputies - to keep in touch with the debate before the time for my contribution. A Labour Party Deputy referred to this motion as a leprechaun motion. He spoke about black shoes and golden buckles and so on. He reminded me of Bertie Ahern when he was in my county of...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Here we go again.