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Departmental Bodies. (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: We are paying a great deal of money to turn on the radio.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I respectfully ask that my colleague, Deputy Boyle, might be allowed to read his notice under Standing Order 31, as he was attending today's meeting of the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: He was at the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service. However, I rise to read my own matter.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I request under Standing Order 31 that the Dáil be adjourned to deal with an outstanding matter of public concern, namely, the need for the Tánaiste to be given the opportunity to speak in this House on the first report of the Moriarty tribunal, given the lack of any Progressive Democrats contribution during the truncated debate on this issue which took place last Wednesday, and given the...

Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I am not sure if I got an answer to the question about the muzzling of the Minister, Deputy McDowell. I certainly support his right to speak on the Moriarty tribunal.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I do not want to be party to muzzling the Minister in this regard. On promised legislation, my question refers to the Taoiseach's original reply to Deputy Kenny's question on the 28th Amendment of the Constitution. The Taoiseach said there should be a strict zone of protection for children. This could be delivered, at least in part, if the Criminal Law (Trafficking in Persons and Sexual...

Written Answers — Chronic Illnesses: Chronic Illnesses (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the percentage of children with asthma here; the percentage increase in asthma cases in the last decade; the steps she is taking to deal with the issue. [6304/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the recommendations on the task force on alcohol have not been implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6303/07]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Finance if there is a backlog within the Freedom of Information Commissioners Office in dealing with FOI appeals; the length of the wait incurred due to this backlog; the reason for the back log; and when extra staff will be appointed to deal with same. [6094/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (20 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will ensure that local farmers have the opportunity to invest in windfarms that are being established on their lands by energy companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5971/07]

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: First, I wish to raise the accusation levelled at me last week by the Taoiseach when he stated I was telling him a twisted pack of lies. In order to prove how mistaken he is, I will give him the letter from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government that urges Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council not to adopt the standards it subsequently adopted. Second, I refer to...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Essentially, this constitutes a 35% cut in Ireland, even without any growth. However, the Government's policies are causing a 2% rise in climate change gases per annum although it must put in place reductions of 3.5% per annum. There is a mismatch between the Taoiseach's policies and his rhetoric. Is the Government committing Ireland to a 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: It is written in black and white.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I am not convinced by the Taoiseach's reply. He mentioned decoupling of economic growth. As was stated before, a decreasing rate of increase is not a decrease. Let us be clear. As was already stated, a 7% increase per annum in transport emissions is unsustainable and goes in the wrong direction. Does the Taoiseach accept this? Does he accept a need for annual targets which he can live by...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Not by the Taoiseach's actions.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach never stated that.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I wish.

Ministerial Advisers. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the duties and responsibilities of the special political advisers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6308/07]

Ministerial Advisers. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Can the Taoiseach explain the background to the increase in 2006 in the cost of political advisers? I asked about the next matter before but I will do so again because it continues to grow in urgency. Does the Taoiseach intend to at least beef up the advice he gets on climate change? The New Zealand Prime Minister has stated climate change to be similar to the threat of a nuclear holocaust...

Ministerial Advisers. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Indeed not, and I will not. I have a relevant question on political advisers. Will the issue be a matter for an adviser who will work with the Taoiseach, given the overall responsibility he holds for Departments?