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Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: ——I want to ask about the publication date. Given that it will not be soon, perhaps the Taoiseach will take the initiative, following publication of the Sir Nicholas Stern report on climate change, to accept that the request from my colleague, Deputy Cuffe, will form the basis of a debate?

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It goes far beyond the scope of the Adjournment debate. We are talking about an apocalyptic scenario.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: You cannot sideline to the Adjournment debate, to the twilight zone of the Dáil——

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It has been raised in a legitimate fashion. The Ceann Comhairle regards it as not urgent.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: You just did.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That is why I am asking the Taoiseach, in order that the Ceann Comhairle does not have to disturb himself or make exceptions to any rules.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach can take the initiative on whether to allow a debate on this matter.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I just want to ask whether the Taoiseach will take the opportunity to allow a debate on the matter.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Ceann Comhairle has already ruled it out.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It is in the Taoiseach's court and I am asking him to put the point.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: You already did.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will introduce the Alcohol Products Bill; if she has been lobbied by the alcohol industry to cancel it in favour of voluntary agreements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35465/06]

Written Answers — Organ Retention: Organ Retention (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason she will not agree to a full statutory inquiry into the issue of organ retention as requested by the parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35464/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been progress or an outcome to the regulatory inspection which he promised; and the Government's plans to upgrade and update those aspects of credit union legislation and regulation which are curtailing and hampering the proper development of the credit union movement. [35419/06]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients who have been waiting longer than a year for an operation or appointment and who have yet to receive a letter of confirmation that they have been put on the national treatment purchase fund scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35652/06]

Written Answers — Emergency Services: Emergency Services (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department intends to promote the In Case of Emergency system in order that individuals' next of kin can be easily contacted in case of emergency. [35415/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there has been no increase in payments for dependants under the widow's pension in nine years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35421/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will grant improvement for the improvement of the Irish airlines superannuation scheme; his views on whether the scheme is out of line with appropriate standards and provisions in comparable employments; the size of the pensions deficit; and his plans to remedy same. [35422/06]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if any member of rural Dublin Leader programme has benefited from grant aid whilst a member of the board. [35416/06]

Written Answers — An Teanga Ghaeilge: An Teanga Ghaeilge (1 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 514: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cathain a bheidh leaganacha Gaeilge agus Béarla de Bhillí ar fáil ag an tráth a bheidh leasuithe á ndéanamh ag baill an Oireachtais. [35417/06]