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Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: Since then, three innocent victims have been gunned down in the crossfire of gangland activity. The latest victim was Anthony Campbell, a young plumber.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Government is proposing, for example, to reintroduce the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 without debate and to renew orders without debate.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: I have never been in the House when, on the adjournment of the House, the Leader of the Opposition did not have the opportunity, uninterrupted by the Ceann Comhairle or Government members, to outline his or her argument. We are perfectly entitled to say why we want the Government——

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: The House has a right to debate the effectiveness of policing, prisons and the criminal justice system in the wake of what has happened. We should have that opportunity.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: I oppose this item. In the past session we were promised 21 Bills and we have seen only five of them. In respect of three of those, the Appropriations Bill, the Social Welfare Bill and the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill, the Government was statutorily obliged to produce them because of the timing issues. Of the remaining, the Government produced only two Bills out of...

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: He could be off opening a café bar.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Government does not want democracy.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach indicated yesterday that some of the most vicious criminals are currently charged. However, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform indicated today on "Morning Ireland" that many of them are out on bail. They can commit crimes and intimidate witnesses. What proposals does the Tánaiste have to amend the bail laws? Will he take on board some of the Fine Gael...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2004: Leave to Withdraw (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: On a point of order, the Tánaiste came here to represent the Government.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2004: Leave to Withdraw (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: The Tánaiste has been appointed to respond to questions on the Order of Business from the Opposition.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2004: Leave to Withdraw (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: He has left without giving answers to the Opposition. Ceann Comhairle, I think you should suspend the House and give the Tánaiste the opportunity to come back and deal with this business.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the estimated take-up rate of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43264/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 Dec 2006)

Richard Bruton: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has considered paying family income supplement at the 70% differential; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43265/06]

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2007)

Richard Bruton: There are fewer.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2007)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach should look at the figures.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2007)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach should look at the figures for the Mater and Beaumont.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2007)

Richard Bruton: There are fewer inpatients in Beaumont and the Mater than there were five years ago.

National Development Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (31 Jan 2007)

Richard Bruton: There is consensus across this House on the major need for investment in social and economic infrastructure. We have fallen behind in many key areas of infrastructural availability, which jeopardises the continuance of our economic success. That is the background against which every proposal, whether PPP or otherwise, has to be judged. We need investment and if PPPs have a constructive...

Written Answers — Economic Growth: Economic Growth (31 Jan 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress his Department has made in implementing the Lisbon Agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2594/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Jan 2007)

Richard Bruton: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Government's intentions in relation to reform of existing laws in view of the recent reports on the issue of civil unions. [43798/06]