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Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: They are not being done.

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: We will not have a future.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Does the Taoiseach agree that the consultation process being undertaken by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, where he is asking young people why they consume such large amounts of alcohol is an exercise in hypocrisy?

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: It does.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: My question relates to promised legislation because the alcohol products Bill has been shelved. I want to know when it will be reinstated because until then the Government is engaging in hypocrisy and dancing to the tune of the alcohol products industry.

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: The young people have said the Government should implement its own test. The young people have been——

Order of Business (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.

Business of Dáil (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: I would like to be associated with those remarks. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government's designation of €270 million to purchase carbon credits will lead to a reduction in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions, which have risen by 1.9% according to the latest EPA figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7475/07]

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Yes, absolutely.

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: That never happened.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: I was told by somebody this afternoon that the Green Party is an idea whose time has come. I hope the Minister will agree with that. The party is 25 years in existence——

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: I thank the Minister. When one looks back at what the party has said over those years one can see that it has been vindicated. I hope our time has come. I recall the debate about Moneypoint, when we spoke about the problems with sulphur and CO2. A gentleman from the ESB stood up at a public meeting and said that wind energy here would never work. He said the entire county would have to...

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: It is a no-brainer. Anyone can see it makes no sense.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: It is supposed to be the newspaper of record.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Practical measures can be introduced. Cuba, an impoverished country, decided that in three months every household, business and Government office would have long-life light bulbs. That is an example of a practical measure that could be introduced. Vested interests, however, are at work in this area. When Lord Mayor of Dublin, I visited the then Governor of California, Pete Wilson. At the...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the need for increased resources to deal with cocaine addiction within the National Drugs Strategy particularly in view of the fact that drug treatment centres (detail supplied) are seeing an increasing number of clients for whom cocaine is the main problem drug. [7771/07]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the fact that drug seizures made by Gardaí in 2006 have far exceeded targets laid down by the National Drug Strategy according to provisional figures released recently by the Garda National Drugs Unit reflecting a growth in the availability of drugs here and their detection. [7770/07]

Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government recognises the ruling of the court of first instance of December 2006 in relation to the PMOI; if the Government supports the ruling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7960/07]

Building Control Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I have used this phrase before on another matter. It has often been said that the professions are a conspiracy against the laity. What constitutes poor professional performance? We have encountered architects who have insisted on speaking to one at one's house, after which one is billed for an on-site meeting. As with all professions, it should be very clear to the customer exactly what...