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Programmes for Government. (25 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Did the Taoiseach indicate that the carbon levy was or was not——

Programmes for Government. (25 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I seek clarification.

Programmes for Government. (25 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I do not want the Taoiseach to mislead the House. He stated the Government was implementing all the recommendations. Does that include the carbon levy?

Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: In reply to previous Leaders' Questions, the Taoiseach said we can expect legislation on the price of building land. Will there be an announcement of legislation in that regard? The Taoiseach said: "Fág an bealach, tá sé ag teacht." Can he indicate when that might be? With regard to legislation that is expected, Coillte and many others who are concerned about the environment and...

Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The forestry Bill. When will it be published?

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (25 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation regarding the whereabouts of a person (details supplied) who had been the subject of an Amnesty International urgent action as at risk of torture if returned from Syria to Tunisia; the recent interventions by the Government in respect of the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (25 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on recent meetings with Chinese Vice-Premier Zeng; if Amnesty International's recent report on human rights or other reports on human rights in China were raised with Mr. Zeng; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30641/06]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (25 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Transport the new train stations planned on the Maynooth commuter line and on the proposed Clonsilla-Navan line; and the date these stations will be completed. [34832/06]

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to raise another aspect of the black hole that is promised legislation. We have been promised the tribunals of inquiry Bill, although there was a hiccup recently with exchanges between the Tánaiste and Taoiseach. Is it back on track? Is it promised or has it been withdrawn? Mr. Frank McBrearty would look forward to legal representation and we may well have a debate on the matter...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (26 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the annual administration costs for Horse Racing Ireland and Bord na gCon; if he will provide these figures as a proportion of the annual fund for the dog and horse racing industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34858/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Oct 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if Enterprise Ireland produced a staff directory within the past three years or so; if so, the amount it cost; and if it was published or launched. [35022/06]

Office of the Attorney General. (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Attorney General's office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30648/06]

Office of the Attorney General. (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the Sullivan report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30649/06]

Office of the Attorney General. (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: With regard to the last question, how many of the draftspersons have retired in the course of preparing Bills such as the charities Bill which we were promised in 1990 following the Costello report? Could the fact that people retired be an explanation as to why we are still waiting? There needs to be a radical rethink with regard to how we attract draftspersons. I understand approximately...

Office of the Attorney General. (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That is another story. Have the recommendations of the Sullivan report been fully implemented and have the flaws in the communications system identified in the report been rectified?

Office of the Attorney General. (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It is not up to date. It is worth checking.

Office of the Attorney General. (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The problem is that people are directed to the hard copy. It is not authentic.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Earlier the Taoiseach told us there was a difficulty in bringing forward legislation on time. Is the carbon fund Bill one of those Bills that is stuck at the drafting stage, given that it will need to do more than buy carbon credits?

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It will have to provide for payment for flood barriers and so forth. Is that in the legislation being prepared?

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I appreciate that, but——