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Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Why do we not use them if they are so wonderful?

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is all double Dutch.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Excellent.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: On the same issue, the recent Criminal Justice Act 2006 contained provisions regarding the sale of fireworks. Have they been brought into effect yet?

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: My first question, which related to fireworks, has been answered. The amendment to the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act has already been touched on, but I did not hear the answer clearly. Is it intended to proceed with that in this session?

Written Answers — Importation Restrictions: Importation Restrictions (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress made on halting the inappropriate importation of parrots and canaries into the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32870/06]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she reached a conclusion in her consideration of the observations received in conjunction with the recommendations made in the inter-Departmental or inter-agency working group report on genetically modified organisms coexistence arrangements; if so, the conclusions she has reached; if not, when she will reach such a conclusion;...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I am pleased the Minister of State has accepted the amendment, which I tabled in the House on Committee and Report Stages, when it was not accepted. It was deemed unnecessary but the superior persuasive powers of the other House, or the period of reflection on the part of the Minister, has enabled a more correct reading of the Bill, resulting in the citation of the Convention being included....

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I do not know if the Minister of State has a view on the commencement of the Bill. Once it is enacted, is there a timeframe on the horizon?

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I also support the amendments. I assumed we were talking about nail clippings, so that we would not have to extract an entire nail to obtain an identification, which is gruesome and painful to think about. I thought iris identification was well developed now. Does the Minister of State have a briefing note, the details of which he can share with the House, on how advanced iris...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It must have been all the science fiction movies I have been watching.

Written Answers — Interest Rates: Interest Rates (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the implications for the economy here of the recent quarter point increase in interest rates announced by the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33084/06]

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the review promised in Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 21 June 2006 has been completed; if it has been considered by senior Garda management; if action on foot of this review is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33378/06]

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: That is a very holey tin.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to ask the Tánaiste two questions, one of which relates to his area of responsibility. It has long been promised to put the parole board on a statutory basis. Is that being proceeded with and is legislation pending on it? In regard to the considerations given by the Attorney General on the possibility of a requirement for a referendum on the St. Andrews agreement, will the Tánaiste...

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It will not be before the end of November then.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I mean a decision in regard to the necessity for one.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the number of departmental staff who have decentralised to date; the number of staff who have refused to decentralise; the career implications for these staff; the sections of his Department that have been decentralised and their locations; the amount he estimates the decentralisation...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on bringing forward specific legislation for the introduction of Digital Terrestrial Television; the reason digital television is not dealt with in a more comprehensive manner in the new Broadcasting Bill; the timeframe for a national rollout of DTT; the way he intends to manage spectrum space as the...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 336: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has issued a directive requiring that joint ownership of vehicles be replaced by single name ownership only; the way he proposes to vindicate the ownership rights of two or more parties where a vehicle has been jointly financed; the basis for this directive; and if he will make a statement...