Results 2,901-2,920 of 10,459 for speaker:Bertie Ahern

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I repeat what I said already. The Attorney General was asked to commence preliminary advice and I will receive this in November. I have already mentioned the issues he will examine to see if we can construct a case. At the same time we seek to pursue a closer focus on information needed. In fairness, there was an argument about that because we sought a broad spread and this would have...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will have to check that for the Deputy. My officials had outlined the matter to Justice for the Forgotten and other groups representing relatives. I cannot recall what arrangements were made but I can check this and send the Deputy a letter. An agreement was worked out at the time.

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: There has been a long delay and a long legal wrangle. Two issues are responsible for the delay. Initially the report named individuals but left it to the Government to decide if names should be made public. These people were never arrested or charged. I felt uncomfortable publishing names as dissidents or others may take action against these people and we would have no defence against that. A...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: We have spent a number of years doing our utmost, and Mr. Justice Barron has done a good job, to get as far as we can in the circumstances. It was hugely upsetting for the victims, the families and extended families that an examination or investigation was never carried out. It is welcome that is now in place and I know they are satisfied with it. What we can get the British to do and how we...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: At the end of June we asked the Attorney General to prepare his preliminary advice. He has also got advice on this because it is international law concerning the European Court of Justice, on how we can put together a case, who will join the proceedings, the limits and risks involved. That work has been done and we are due to get that report. We do not make available the Attorney General's...

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 17, the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 — Second Stage (resumed); No. 16, the Employment Permits Bill 2005 — Second Stage (resumed); and No. 18, the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad] — Second Stage (resumed). Private Members' business shall be No. 44, motion re delivery of health services (resumed) to conclude at 8.30 p.m.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Whenever the Minister makes an announcement I am sure questions can be tabled and he is answerable to the House on the issues.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Tunnels all over Europe are four metres high.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: We should not be allowing high trucks into this country, wrecking the place.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: In this case, it would be appropriate to have time for a debate. If the Whips can work out a suitable time for it, I would certainly support that. As I said this morning, not alone do we have to deal with the Dublin issue, but we also have to examine the remit and manner of dealing with some other issues. We have not yet worked out how that should take place. Based on Mr. Justice Murphy's...

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Government is not.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will see what we can do on that. The Deputy has a point and we should try to move it on.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will pass on the Deputy's comments to the Minister.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The hepatitis C legislation is scheduled for this session. As regards the alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices) sales promotions Bill, voluntary agreements have been reached with the advertising industry. Therefore, the Department wishes to hold off on the introduction of this legislation pending the outcome of these voluntary agreements to see how...

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: If the voluntary agreements do not work, the legislation will be introduced. However, it would be better to try to get voluntary agreement on the matter. It would be far more effective.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The relevant legislation is enacted.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I do not know the details. I will have to check it.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The charities legislation is being drafted. It is an extensive Bill. I hope it will be ready next year.

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The planning and development Bill will come to the House next year. The roads Bill will also come to the House next year.