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Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: The Government was supposed to do something about it.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: It is to remind the Government it has to do something about it.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Two weeks.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: On the same point, a Cheann Comhairle. That does not answer the question that has been legitimately raised by Deputy Stanton.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Is the Chair going to answer it?

Horseracing Ireland. (15 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will clarify his recent call for figures within the racing industry to support the redevelopment of the Curragh Racecourse; the amount of money the Government has hitherto pledged to the redevelopment; if he anticipates further Government support for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5547/07]

Legislative Programme. (15 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his legislative priorities for the new Dáil session; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5561/07]

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a short contribution to this debate. I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Howlin, on introducing this measure. This is an historic occasion for the Dáil as it is the first time such a measure has been brought before this House. If it is passed and eventually becomes law, it will represent a significant step towards the provision of full equality...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: That is total hypocrisy.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister is the one who is ranting and raving.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (20 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of the promised funding for the cancer strategy that has been spent; the areas it has been spent on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6264/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (20 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on WHO reports that 13% of lung cancer cases here are caused by radon gas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6274/07]

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: There is not a sign of them. That is a Bertie answer.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: The Labour Party agrees with the Leader of Fine Gael on this matter, that it is a very short time to consider such a detailed Bill. Many Members wanted to speak but they simply will not have the opportunity now. We are opposed to the proposal.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: There is no need for a guillotine on this measure, on which there is general agreement. It is a short, enabling measure to appoint additional judges. The Government has got into guillotine mode and seems to be guillotining everything in sight. We are opposed.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister of State will vote against it anyway.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Hear, hear.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Given the importance of the issue and the Government's shabby, disgraceful, shameful and cowardly treatment of it, as a teller, under Standing Order 69, I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will update parking legislation and regulations to allow more flexibility to local authorities. [6540/07]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (21 Feb 2007)

Emmet Stagg: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the current level of security at the State's airports; the further requirements he will set down to improve security arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6549/07]