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Garda Stations. (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Are there any other questions?

Garda Stations. (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Please, Deputy.

Garda Stations. (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: We have exceeded the time allowed for supplementary questions.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: We will move on to the next question, No. 89, in the name of Deputy Ó Caoláin.

Adjournment Debate Matters (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Mary Alexandra White — the need to bring forward national legislation to protect SACs in upland commonage areas from the use of quad bikes, scramblers and motorbikes so as to protect habitats, in compliance with the...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he has had with the Garda Ombudsman Commission regarding possible amendments to the legislation under which it operates; the principal amendments planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21081/08]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the claims made by the Garda Representative Association that the Garda Ombudsman Commission contaminated forensic evidence necessary for the prosecution of a particular case due to the manner of conduct of its inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21082/08]

Written Answers — Phoenix Park Development: Phoenix Park Development (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Finance the plans in train for the development of the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21381/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Question 359: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the primary legislation which provides for billboards, sandwich boards and other commercial advertising in streets and public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21380/08]

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: I have no objection to the referral of No. 16e to the joint committee but I ask that time be given, when the committee reports, for the issue to be discussed in the Chamber with whatever recommendations the committee makes. The issues concerned are extremely important and deal with the stepping up of cross-border co-operation, which is something we have all called for in this House on many...

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Considering the loss of 100 staff at Crumlin children's hospital and the antiquated conditions in Temple Street children's hospital, why has there been no development, good, bad or indifferent, on the new national children's hospital?

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: Is legislation required to address the matter?

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: When?

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: No planning has taken place.

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: No tenders have been sought to even draw up a master plan.

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: More than a year ago.

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: All this work was done previously at a cost of——

Military Aircraft. (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: The failure of Ireland to provide an inspection regime for military aircraft using Irish airspace has led to our being found wanting in the eyes of the international community. In its annual report published this week, Amnesty International has criticised Ireland for its failure to provide an inspection regime. It states that specific aircraft, known to have been used by the CIA for...

Military Aircraft. (29 May 2008)

Joe Costello: On a point of information, the question was addressed to the Government, not the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform so the Minister of State, Deputy Hoctor, cannot reply exclusively on his behalf. This is a Government matter that covers a number of Departments.