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Office of the Attorney General. (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach said that a contract was about to be signed. I would be interested to know if there is a timetable associated with that contract or is it open-ended. Does the Taoiseach consider that once the work has been undertaken, this version will be the authentic one? He referred to Tasmania as being unique, although I am not sure whether it is. Is he saying that the Tasmanian standard...

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Tomorrow, a report is expected from a sub-committee of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on the bombings in Dundalk, Dublin Airport and Castleblayney in the 1970s. Will the Government provide time to debate the serious revelations from that report concerning high level collusion? Will the Government accede to the demand for a public inquiry? In light of...

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It is important for the Government to recognise that we will not——

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I appreciate that but I just wanted to make things clear.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That is the problem. Will there be a debate on the bombings report?

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the full recommendations of the McIver report will be implemented. [40231/06]

Written Answers — Corporate Hospitality: Corporate Hospitality (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the receipt of hospitality by his Departmental staff from persons or corporations who have had dealings with his Department; the details of such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39974/06]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in advance of any legislative reform of the Forestry Acts, she is waiving or is prepared to waive the replanting obligation to allow habitat restoration in sensitive areas where forestry is proving uneconomic or has been associated with significant environmental damage. [40429/06]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way she plans to improve compliance with rules regarding the advertising of organic produce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40590/06]

Written Answers — Meat Exports: Meat Exports (28 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has made representations to the Russian authorities regarding Russia's possible ban on EU meat; if she has assessed the impact of this policy on agriculture here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40591/06]

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to ask about two pieces of promised legislation.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am unsure whether the Tánaiste regards what the Taoiseach said to be absurd or whatever. However, it would be interesting to get a straight answer in this regard.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I refer to a straightforward matter related to the Ceann Comhairle's decision, which I respect but regret, not to allow Deputy Cuffe's request to adjourn the Dáil under Standing Order 31. Nevertheless, promised legislation that might allow Members to confront some of the challenges in respect of climate change are listed, namely, the carbon fund Bill, due in early 2007 and the forestry...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Will the House get serious about the——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I simply wish to know which will come first, the forestry amendment Bill or the carbon funding Bill?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Back to front again.

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Was it the Taoiseach?

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Tá áthas orm go bhfuil an Rialtas ag glacadh leis an mBille um Thorann 2006. Ceapaim go bhfuil sé an-tábhachtach go leanaimid ar aghaidh mar sin. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Teachta Cuffe, an t-urlabhraí chomhshaoil sa Chomhaontas Glas, a chuir an Bille os comhair na Dála. The thrust of the Bill is important and has been recognised as such, which indicates that we are in touch with...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the insurance industry's stance on covering Irish farmers in the case of genetically modified organisms being found on their farms due to cross-contamination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40577/06]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will confirm that veterinary staff of her Department carry out visits to registered user establishments licensed for animal experiments; the number of inspections that have taken place each year between 1997 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40576/06]