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Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: In November 2001, the edited version was a bulky document but the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions remarked that it would be difficult for persons reading themselves into the case to make sense of the issues without sight of the full report and the papers. That was the second reference. What I have outlined is, therefore, the factual position.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Lastly, in February 2002, when the Government approved in principle the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) (Amendment) Bill 2002, it did so when it received the full Carty report. Those are the facts and I cannot change them. I cannot give Deputy Sargent anything other than the facts.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: There is no question of anyone apologising when the law officers of the State made clear determinations at the time, all of which are on the record. The fact that Opposition Deputies are trying to paint a delay——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The delay was due to the reasons I gave. As I said, it was this Government——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: If that is the Deputy's attitude, then the DPP, the Attorney General, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and everybody else is spurious. I do not agree with him.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I reiterate that it was the Government, not the Opposition, which identified the solution that is working successfully.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: While I recognise that Opposition Deputies feel guilty about all of that now, that is a matter for them.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Order of Business today shall be as follows: No. 13, Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005 — First Stage; No. 14, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a report by the Minister for Defence pursuant to section 4 of the Defence (Amendment) Act 1993, back from committee; No. 27, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005 — Report and Final Stages (resumed); No. 1, Disability Bill 2004...

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: As I stated previously, the matter is under examination but it will take considerable time. It will not arise for a number of months. We have not opted in or out at this stage, we must consider how we can participate if we are to go down that road. Many countries have already declared that they are looking at the major infrastructural issues and we must assess if we can usefully do it. It...

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Minister hopes to be in a position to do that at the end of the summer, so it will happen when the House returns in the autumn. In reply to Deputy Stagg, the Social Welfare Consolidation Bill passed First Stage and was sent to committee, as has happened since the first consolidation Bill in 1980. The motion will just move it into committee in order that the matter can be dealt with during...

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: On the first question, we have tried during this session not to guillotine Bills. The guillotine has been applied in very few instances in recent months. There has been an extensive debate on this matter and the legislation emanates from an independent body. The Government has given adequate time to something we have all accepted as a fait accompli from the outset.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will raise the issue of Shannon with the line Minister. The natural gas regulation Bill will give effect to the restructuring of the natural gas industry. It is being drafted and is due in the first half of next year.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Abbotstown Campus Development Authority Bill will be brought before the House in the autumn session. I said we would try to take the work permits legislation this session but it will be published tomorrow and will be taken in the autumn session.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: That Bill was approved by the Cabinet today and it will be published shortly.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The legislation is being drafted but I do not have a date as to when it will be ready.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No debate has been promised.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No debate has been promised.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill will be before the House in 2006.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It will be before the House next year.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is not listed. I will consult the Minister of State.