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European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: On a point of order, the Minister of State indicated——

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The first point I wish to make is that the Bill will be guillotined. The Supreme Court made the two landmark decisions to which the Minister referred, in 2003 and 2005, but it was not until June of last year that the Government decided to examine the matter and, as a result, the legislation must be dealt with as a matter of urgency. If it is so urgent, why have we been obliged to wait four...

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I move amendment No. 8: In page 4, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: ""(5) Regulations under this section which create an indictable offence shall cease to have effect after 3 months unless confirmed by an Act of the Oireachtas which sets out in substantive form the terms of the offence.".". This amendment is being brought forward because the Minister is abrogating to himself...

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: He is certainly making a mark. This side of the House has a problem with the principle of guillotining the debate on a Bill without providing an opportunity to discuss it fully. The normal procedures of the House which we were elected to follow are being bypassed. This sends a bad message to those Eurosceptics who wish to attack the European Union. They will be able to say the Union is...

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: That is not true.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: We are not playing soccer.

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Minister is blustering.

Written Answers — Sports Stadium: Sports Stadium (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will review his decision to grant funding for a 6,000 seat stadium in Tallaght only if the facility is used for soccer exclusively; if his attention has been drawn to the recent request to the High Court by a local GAA club to bring a legal challenge to South Dublin County Council's ruling on the matter; the position of this...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) has been on hunger strike for a period of time, that they wish to receive a visa to visit their spouse and family and that they are still awaiting a decision on their application for refugee status; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of medical cards that have been issued in each of the past six months; the number of general practitioner only cards which have issued in each of the past six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11828/07]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will amend the Roads Bill 2007 to reflect the wishes of the residents of the Croke Park area who are seeking residents only parking permits on the occasion of big match and other major event days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11829/07]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (28 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason Pobal has refused an application by a club (details supplied) for funding from the dormant accounts fund programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11863/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the failure of the Government to combat human trafficking by reneging on its commitment to introduce legislation to incorporate into domestic law the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, and the Council of Europe's Convention on Action against...

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Tánaiste had five years to do so.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Tánaiste will not be the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform then.

European Parliament and Local Elections (Voting at 16) Bill 2007: First Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reduce to sixteen years the age at which a person is entitled to be registered as a European Parliament and local government elector, and to provide for related matters.

European Parliament and Local Elections (Voting at 16) Bill 2007: First Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: Is Deputy Jim O'Keeffe withdrawing the amendment?

Parking Regulations. (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Minister of State will have some experience of the lack of residents-only parking in the vicinity of Croke Park. It is an issue of concern to the local residents who suffer on big event days. Croke Park's capacity stands at 82,500 and it is open not just to Gaelic games but to international rugby and football matches. Last night, Croke Park was at full capacity for an international...

Parking Regulations. (29 Mar 2007)

Joe Costello: The Deputy finds that a few of them park in his constituency as well.