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Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: By contrast the Green Party would wish to nominate a Member to the committee but is being denied that opportunity. I ask that the terms of reference for this joint committee on child protection represent the political diversity in the Chamber to the greatest extent possible, given that we are dealing with an issue that is pertinent to the Constitution, which is the people's Constitution and...

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: This committee is comparable to the All-Party Committee on the Constitution. It is unacceptable to exclude smaller parties.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: This matter was not put before the people at the last election. It is a matter of great significance to my constituents and to other Deputies. The decision needs to be based on a wider mandate than the one claimed by the Government as it stealthily proceeds along its proposed path. I ask that we postpone this motion to allow for wider and longer term consultations. The future of Aer Lingus...

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: ——as an island nation, depends on the viability of the company. I urge the Ceann Comhairle to take that into account.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It goes beyond that, it affects the whole country.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Government should acknowledge the widely held view that with the House rising today until 27 September the Government wishes to insulate itself from scrutiny and accountability. Dáil Éireann is where accountability takes place. We support the motion, although we would prefer that the House return on 5 September. Even that date is out of line with other parliaments. We would prefer to...

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I join Deputies Kenny and McManus in wishing you a good restful summer holiday. As you have advised us many times with your medical hat on, it is important to take a break. I am not sure whether you would recommend such a long break for health reasons. However, I appreciate that is not your choice but maybe the Government had its own reasons for wanting a long break. I thank the staff and...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Green Party has already stated its position on the privatisation of Aer Lingus. We believe the Government should invest in the company as a vital national asset. This would be in the best interests of the airline, the workers and the economy. Aer Lingus has proved that a publicly owned company can be both profitable and innovative. The Government should consider this before selling off an...

Disposal of Shares in Aer Lingus Group plc: Motion. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister should know that all public transport is subsidised. I urge the Government to pay heed to the current conditions and to re-examine the retention of Aer Lingus as a strategic asset. If the Government is to close Aer Lingus, I urge it not to jeopardise its prospect further for its own political purposes and to be honest about the amount of control over Ireland's economic well-being...

Sports Facilities. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the roll-out of the nationwide audit of sports facilities. [26955/06]

Sports Facilities. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: This question arises from promises in the programme for Government, and the audit was to be carried out. When is the expected date for its conclusion and publication? I appreciate that considerable funding has come from the Minister's Department, which has been helpful. For example, a swimming pool in Skerries would not be built, along with many other projects, only for such funding. I also...

Sports Facilities. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: What about skateboard parks?

Sports Facilities. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It is a sport.

Sports Facilities. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Skateboarding is competitive.

Northern Ireland Issues. (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 32: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent developments in the Northern Ireland peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter [29601/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: How was plan B, reported in the newspapers, formulated and is the Taoiseach satisfied there has been sufficient consultation will all parties involved to ensure it will not set back progress and make it more difficult to make an agreement? Will plan B be on the agenda of next month's multi-party talks in St. Andrew's? Following my attendance and that of other Members of this House at the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance: the need for the Taoiseach to explain to the Houses of the Oireachtas and to answer questions from all parties regarding the clear contradiction between his statement in 1997 that "politicians should not be under a financial obligation to anyone", friend or other, and his admission...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: There were several requests under Standing Order 31 which clearly indicated there is a wish in this House for a greater level of accountability.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The two proposals——

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am trying to exercise democracy here.