Results 281-300 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent

Proposed Legislation. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Can I take from the Taoiseach's reply that the Office of the Attorney General does not approve of outsourcing, and on an individual basis is not asked for its approval in advance of outsourcing? When legislation which has been outsourced is returned in draft form, is the Taoiseach satisfied there is a sufficient number of staff to make sure it does not progress in a flawed state? I think his...

Proposed Legislation. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: To which two Bills has the Taoiseach referred?

National Security. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent work of the high-level group established within his Department in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22475/04]

National Security. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Are the Taoiseach and the high-level committee aware of the opinion clearly expressed by the Reverend Jesse Jackson, the United States civil rights campaigner, that the ongoing involvement by Ireland in the war in Iraq through its making available Shannon Airport for United States troops is putting Ireland "in the line of fire"? Has the high-level group made any recommendations on the use to...

National Security. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: What I said was a direct quote.

National Security. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I would again like to ask the Taoiseach if he will instigate measures that confirm there is not a breach of international law taking place with the transfer of suspects from wherever to Guantanamo Bay through Shannon Airport. There is enough illegality as regards the war in Iraq without it taking place in this country as well. Will he confirm whether the spending of between €5 million and...

Tax Collection. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered the possibility of introducing refundable tax credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29985/04]

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: It is alarming to hear the Health Bill is to be guillotined. The late sitting notwithstanding, this decision must be reversed. The Bill, apart from being brought quite suddenly to our attention for debate with limited time to prepare, is an issue which reaches far beyond the Minister for Health and Children. It relates to the way the Government has forced an economic policy which has...

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach might meet the former management of Aer Lingus since it has arisen that there was not even a meeting between them. That is a strange way to show appreciation for work done. Once the Government has discussed the Goldman Sachs report, will it let us know when we can debate this issue? I wish the Taoiseach well in his discussions with the parties and the British Prime Minister in...

Written Answers — Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of the capital expenditure programme allocation for 2004 which has been spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29986/04]

Written Answers — Forestry Protection: Forestry Protection (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself with the adequacy of tree protection legislation; and if there are plans to review and update the provisions. [29805/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the location to which the national council for forest research and development, COFORD, is to be decentralised. [30160/04]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the pension arrangements in respect of the personnel in the work of the national council for forest research and development. [30161/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide a breakdown of expenditure and estimated cost of expenditure outstanding by her Department on recently published books (details supplied); and if any of the expenditure is recoverable from the European Union or any other party. [30162/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide a breakdown (details supplied) of expenditure by or on behalf of the national council for forest research and development during the past 12-month period available; and if she will also provide an estimate of the cost of depreciation of any significant assets in use during the period and of services rendered to the...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason the European Commission propose to disallow EU funds of circa €800,000 from the final claim under the forestry operational programme for agriculture and rural development 1994-1999; and the outcome of the proposal. [30164/04]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 622: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines and best practice advice on tree protection that are available from his Department to local authorities for their subsequent proactive distribution to architects, developers and planners. [29804/04]

Written Answers — Tourist Accommodation: Tourist Accommodation (23 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 648: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the statutory charge for directional signs indicating bed and breakfast locations will not be increased to avoid burdening bed and breakfast owners further who already have considerable overheads such as commercial rates which are not paid for by property owners renting accommodation; and if he will liaise...

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama leis na Teachtaí Ferris agus Cowley.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Trevor Sargent: An Bille Sláinte 2004 is an important Bill in that it will have an impact on every citizen in the country. Unfortunately, however, it will not generally be for the better. That is because the Bill represents structural reform born out of a certain amount of panic in Government that health is deteriorating generally, and it needs to maintain some control on the revolution that situation may...