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Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: There are two propositions but seven aspects relating to the proposed constitutional referendum. Will the Taoiseach give an indication so that people can contemplate these questions? My second matter relates to promised legislation——

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: It concerns the latest outing by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform with his proposed justice Bill in the last sting of the dying wasp story.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Is there any point in us considering this promised legislation in order to ask questions when this legislation comes from left or maybe right of field——

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I have put my questions to the Taoiseach. Who is delaying now?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I am finished.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach lost his train of thought when the Ceann Comhairle interrupted.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I asked two questions. First, if it is possible for the constitutional referendum to take place before the election, how many questions will be put to the public?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach is saying that people will be asked to contemplate one or two questions. Second, when will the proposed justice Bill be introduced and when does the Government wish it to be enacted? In other words, will we have enough time for an adequate debate?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I assume the Taoiseach means to refer to priority enactment.

Moriarty Report: Statements (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Thar ceann an Chomhaontais Ghlais, fáiltím roimh an deis seo labhairt ar thuairisc Uí Mhuircheartaigh. It is regrettable that we do not have the opportunity for question and answers on this matter because the response of the Taoiseach to the report is characterised by a word, "surprise". He tells us he was surprised to discover that Mr. Haughey had a darker side. He was surprised to...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to introduce a mechanism for the immediate electronic logging of fish catches and landings for all boats in Irish waters following a recent decision by the European Commission to approve such a development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5362/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the metropolitan area networks in construction in 2006 and due for construction in 2007; and the overall budget for these works and progress his Department or ComReg has had in the development of backhaul connections for such networks or in the development of market or technological solutions to ensure that...

Freedom of Information. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6306/07]

Freedom of Information. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: As the Taoiseach stated, the Law Reform Commission comes within his Department's remit. There is a relationship also with the Garda Síochána. There is reason to ask the question. I support including the Garda Síochána within the remit of the Freedom of Information Act. On the last occasion this issue arose the Taoiseach also stated he was considering extending the Act to the Law...

Freedom of Information. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Indeed. Will the Taoiseach provide us with information on implementing the directive from the Department of Finance?

Departmental Bodies. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the cost of the communications unit in his Department in 2006; the cost of the communications unit in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6307/07]

Departmental Bodies. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: It is amusing to listen to the Taoiseach at pains to point out that there is no political dimension at all to the communications unit.

Departmental Bodies. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I am trying to ask one. Is it true the Taoiseach gave an invitation to Fine Gael and Labour Members only to visit the communications unit? That is quite a political decision, given that the Technical Group does not seem to have been part of his invitation. Can he explain his selectivity? Does the Taoiseach accept there is no such thing as news that does not have some editorial discretion?...

Departmental Bodies. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: That is some selection.

Departmental Bodies. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: It is costing over €388,000 this year.