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Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: If we are to have a debate I would prefer to have it in committee.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I understand that the committee will hold the debate this morning and for three days next week. I will facilitate that debate, 24 hours a day, seven days a week until I get the Bill through.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Perry mentioned that there are 120 Government amendments to the Bill. They come from listening to people who are genuinely concerned about the sea fisheries industry, and listening to our backbenchers.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: They suggested that we have an independent sea-fisheries protection authority.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy cannot have it both ways. He cannot speak out of both sides of his mouth at one time on this matter.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: As for the allegation that I have denigrated and categorised all fishermen as dishonest——

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: In my public statements I have made it quite clear that there is a small group of fishermen who are engaged in systematic criminal activity.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: That is why this legislation is before the House.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I cannot understand how the so-called party of law and order does not support the legislation.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I will tell the Deputy afterwards, if he comes to the committee.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I am surprised at Deputy O'Keeffe who is a solicitor.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: If the Deputy knew his law he would know exactly what the term "designated functions" means.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I will talk to Deputy Perry at the committee.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: There was a case in Donegal three weeks ago.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I will not state the case. Unlike the Deputy, I will not use or abuse the privilege of the House.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The legislation about which the Deputy asked is to be taken this session. The scheme will follow from that. I understand that €400 million has been provided for it in this year's Estimates. I will contact the Deputy regarding the Barr report, since I do not know when it is to be published. I do not know what legislation the Deputy was inquiring about regarding the last matter, but I...

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Taoiseach answered the first question on telecommunications yesterday. We have very extensive legislation on that area. Consideration is being given to strengthening that, perhaps through an agreement with the industry regarding 3G telephones. Discussions are ongoing, and it may or may not be included in the Bill. The national oil reserves agency Bill is to be taken this session. All...

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: It is not possible to say when that register will be established, but the Departments of Education and Science and Justice, Equality and Law Reform, which are responsible for the Bill, are still working on and discussing it. Discussions also took place with the Northern Ireland authorities. Mobile telephones will be dealt with under a transport Bill, which I believe will come before the House...

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I hope that it receives more support from the other side of the House than when its introduction was attempted three years ago.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: No legislation is promised.