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- Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply, but he did not tell us how many times he attended. Can I take it from his reply that he attended all the climate change sub-committee meetings? On climate change law, could the Taoiseach clarify his position on the introduction of a climate change Bill to this House? Does he concur with the view of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, who stated that the...
- Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: I wish to ask a brief supplementary on the EU position, which is that the targets should be increased to 30% by 2020, if there is agreement globally. Is that the Taoiseach's position, and will he promote it as Ireland's position? On climate change legislation, the Minister has now stated that there will be a Bill, which he expects will be introduced before the end of the year. Is that the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: I appreciate the Taoiseach's response. Regarding what Deputy Barrett has said, none of us on the committee would want to raise these issues here on questions to the Taoiseach, except for the fact that the recourse he is proposing is not working. I ask the Taoiseach to respond as to how we move beyond the arrangements he is suggesting should work but are not working. We have had Ministers...
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: One year ago while introducing the Broadcasting Bill the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources made a commitment that there would be provisions to deal with premium rate phone and text services.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: These are the subject of many scams and thousands of complaints have been made on behalf of customers who have been scammed. A commitment was made by this Government and I am entitled to ask about legislation.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: It relates to legislation.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: The Broadcasting Bill was to have introduced these provisions and that did not take place. It has now been passed into law.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: I am asking the Taoiseach about the legislation which will now deal with this issue and which we welcome. We do not oppose the Bill, we simply wish to see it published. However, we also wish to ensure there is provision in the Bill for refunds to be made to customers.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: The Taoiseach can provide such an assurance and allay many fears related to the legislation.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: I am sorry but I can do so.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: The Ceann Comhairle should have listened to what I said.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: I asked specifically about legislation.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: About what did I ask?
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: No, that is not it. I will give the Ceann Comhairle another chance.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: I asked about legislation.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: Will I tell the Ceann Comhairle what it is?
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: I will do so. I was asking about the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill.
- Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: We are both happy now.
- Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence the people he has appointed or re-appointed to the board of the Irish Red Cross since taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24700/09]
- Written Answers — Cyber Warfare: Cyber Warfare (23 Jun 2009)
Liz McManus: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Defence the action taken by him to bring the national capacity for defence against cyber warfare up to the required standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24701/09]