Results 181-200 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent

Order of Business. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I am sure the Tánaiste is anxious that the partnership talks succeed. In that regard, I ask her to be mindful of the high level of interest in the future of Aer Rianta. The State airports Bill, which is due for publication before the summer recess, might be put on hold while we await the outcome of the talks rather than inflame any views expressed that might not be helpful to the partnership...

Order of Business. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: It is a case of to hell with the consequences.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Green Party also opposes the order for Second Stage of this Bill based on a sincere belief that it is incredibly flawed and its provisions are irresponsible. If the Minister is concerned, as we all are, to ensure that public funds are spent in the most effective way possible, the technology exists to ensure that national monuments are possible to identify at the planning stage before...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta McGrath as a chuid ama a roinnt liom chomh maith. The media coverage of this legislation has focused on the possibility that it may face legal challenge. I am interested to hear what advice the Minister has taken in that regard. This morning I received a long e-mail which I do not propose to read into the record of the House because it...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Will I be given injury time for the Minister's interjection?

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I ask the Minister to make his points at the conclusion of the debate. I have only ten minutes speaking time, whereas he had 30 minutes.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to make my points. The Minister can respond at the appropriate time. He is appointing himself adjudicator on a matter on which he should not be in an adjudicating position. He has taken a confrontational line from a parliamentary perspective and has acquired a reputation as——

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister's comment proves my point. We are heading for another argument even before I have finished making my point. I will move on to my next point to avoid inviting further intervention. The e-mail I have received, which runs to six pages, gives me to understand that there is a considerable amount of tension, even in the Department, between those who have a remit to protect archaeology...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Nonetheless, I ask the Minister to take into account the perception abroad that the decision did not adhere to proper planning procedures. The issue must be faced and I ask the Minister not to intervene by blocking appeals to An Bord Pleanála. As the body established to adjudicate on planning matters, it is much more expert and qualified than the Minister or any other elected...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I do not wish to take up time by going further into the matter. Costs must be viewed in terms of their proportion of overall costs. The Minister consistently refers to percentages when discussing waste. Archaeological costs, too, must be considered as a percentage of overall costs, in this case road construction costs. We should use percentages rather than figures. The €20 million figure...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister should refer to percentages, as he does with waste, when discussing archaeology.

Written Answers — Corporate Investigations: Corporate Investigations (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 17: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the further investigations that have taken place following the publication of the report of the inspectors appointed to inquire into the affairs of a company (details supplied); and if she expects prosecutions or further action to be taken on foot of it. [18120/04]

Written Answers — Oil Prices: Oil Prices (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 30: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her Department has carried out a review of the implications for industrial policy here of the doubling of oil prices in the past two years and the likelihood of further dramatic increases in energy prices as a peak in worldwide global oil production is being approached. [18135/04]

Written Answers — Chemicals Regulation: Chemicals Regulation (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, of the 30,000 chemicals in current use here and in the EU generally; she will list those that are and are not regulated. [16612/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the way in which the Government's decentralisation plans are impacting on his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22472/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department who have applied to transfer out of Dublin under the Government's decentralisation policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23508/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Trevor Sargent: As has been stated, we should call this dispersal policy rather than decentralisation policy in terms of its effect. How would the Taoiseach ask a civil servant from his Department to volunteer to move? Essentially it is something of a Hobson's choice. Would he ask if such a civil servant would be disappointed not to be working in Dublin in the future? Is there any particular way to ask a...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I am being very specific to the Taoiseach in terms of his concerns and areas of responsibility. It is important that as leader of the Government he should have a view on the matter. I am asking whether leasing back from builders, speculators——

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Trevor Sargent: It does because of the cost factor and the Taoiseach must take account of the cost implications. I will ask him whether he regards——

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach often talks about the value for money aspect of a plan, particularly a plan relating to his Department. I am asking him if the best value for money is achieved by the State employing somebody else to construct the buildings and then leasing them back at a considerable cost.