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Middle East Peace Process. (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Loath though I am to quote from House of Commons committees, is the Minister aware that the House of Commons International Development Committee — it is not the most progressive committee but its findings are interesting — found that the effect of withholding budget support has been to place the Palestinian Authority under severe financial pressure and has increased poverty and hardship...

Middle East Peace Process. (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Does the Minister agree with the conclusion that Palestine's development prospects are being eroded largely by the actions of the Government of Israel? Does the Minister agree with that assertion and, if so, will he now press the EU to take concrete actions to persuade that Government to end its occupation of Palestine, including through the activation of the human rights clauses of the...

Intergovernmental Conference. (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Last week I asked the Minister of State if the Government would pursue the right to an opt-out of State aid provisions at the upcoming IGC. What point has been reached? The Minister of State said: "In general we do not like such clauses for the simple reason that it makes the process extraordinarily cumbersome. It is far better to be part of the mainstream and to negotiate positions."...

Intergovernmental Conference. (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: He should be able to. Last week I asked about the opt-out on police and judicial co-operation, which Britain has achieved. The Minister of State replied that Ireland must consider the implications of those arrangements for Ireland. Can he provide an update on the Government's intentions?

Intergovernmental Conference. (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is not the charter, it is the rest of it.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I seek leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the Dáil on the following specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, namely, in light of yesterday's massive cocaine find in the sea off of west Cork, reported to have a value of at least €200 million, the scale of which is indicative of the market here for this dangerous and illegal substance, the...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Now that the European Commission has taken action against Ireland for failing properly to transpose the race equality directive into national law, will the Taoiseach bring legislation before the House to address the shortfall and properly transpose the directive into domestic law?

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason FÁS have not been successful in ensuring a representative of FÁS management in Ballyfermot is in attendance and can address issues at the Ballyfermot Drugs Taskforce on an ongoing basis as per the National Drugs Strategy.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19140/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the review in relation to existing legislation of Protocol No. 12 to the European Convention on Human Rights will be completed; if it is his intention to sign and ratify Protocol No. 12; when that decision can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18557/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Review: Departmental Review (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the review of the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act, 1989 has been completed; when it will be completed; if there is an estimated publication date; if the Government is taking into consideration the European Commission on Racism and Intolerance recommendation that completion of this review not be incumbent on a...

Written Answers — Inquiries into Garda Activities: Inquiries into Garda Activities (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the investigation into allegations by a person (details supplied) of mistreatment by Wexford Gardaí, which was assigned to the Chief Superintendent, Cavan/Monaghan Garda division, has been completed; and if the report of this investigation will be made available to the complainant or their solicitors. [18893/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 546: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Ireland will sign and ratify the European Convention for the Participation of Foreigners in Public Life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18555/07]

Industrial Development. (4 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress of the high level working group on manufacturing in reviewing the challenges faced by workers in vulnerable sectors, and proposals they have made. [18805/07]

International Agreements: Motion. (4 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Measaim go bhfuil an slí ina bhfuilimid taréis díriú isteach ar an rún seo scanallach amach is amach. Ní raibh deis againn go fóill scrúdú a dhéanamh ar an doiciméad ina iomlán. Ní bhfuair an cuid is mó dúinn an nóta ón Aire go dtí am éigin inniu. Is athrú suntasach é seo. Ba chóir go mbeadh níos mó ama againn féachaint ar an comhaontú. Ba chóir go mbeadh níos...

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (4 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his Department's progress under the comprehensive employment strategy for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18806/07]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (4 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if the review his Department is currently undertaking on the provision of cycling provisions, including cycle lanes, is being carried out in consultation with cyclist organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19317/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will purchase the 0.9 hectare strip of land to the west of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 with a view to extending school and community facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19153/07]

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (4 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if additional funding will be made available to the local authorities to resource the Joint Policing Committees; if so, when same will be forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19154/07]

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (4 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the funding to local authorities for the resourcing of joint policing committees has been provided; the local authorities that have received their funding; if it has not been provided, the reasons for same; when it can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19263/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jul 2007)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans or proposals for an additional two Garda stations for the Dublin 15 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19155/07]