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European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Does the Minister believe the EU will be paralysed by the non-ratification of the Lisbon treaty as some commentators would have us believe? Does he agree that the level of EU legislation, proposals and directives coming before the Oireachtas is at an all-time high and shows the opposite to paralysis? Does the Minister accept that rather than apologising to EU leaders for the "No" vote, which...

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I am having it every way.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Stick to the Nice treaty on QMV.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: That is my question although I have many more.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It was the sum total of his speech.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: At least we are elected to it.

Pension Provisions. (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the Government will publish its proposals for reform of the pension system given that the consultation on the Green Paper on pensions has ended. [24617/08]

EU-Australia Agreement: Motion (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Gabhaim buíochas don Teachta as am a roinnt liom. Níl ach trí noiméad agam, agus tá sé deacair morán a rá maidir leis an mbealach a chuireadh é seo os ár gcomhair. Tá sé scannallach nár tugadh eolas dúinn mar gheall ar seo go dtí oíche aréir. Cad is fiú domsa nó éinne eile freastal ar chruinnithe gach seachtain chun iarrachta a déanamh ghnó an Teach a eagrú nuair a...

EU-Australia Agreement: Motion (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It was faxed to my office at 15:53 yesterday.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the fact that while Ireland has one of the highest income levels per head in the world, the social welfare pensions are the lowest in the OECD, leaving nearly 4% of pensioners in consistent poverty and over 20% at risk. [24618/08]

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason funding for a school (details supplied) was stopped; the effect this will have on the provision of English language training and other measures to promote integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24874/08]

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (25 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the assessment packs to test students receiving English language support, promised for approximately two years, will be available. [24875/08]

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Can the Tánaiste assure the House that no legislation is being prepared to allow US authorities to search civilian aeroplanes at Shannon Airport and that the only appropriate and accountable organisations to search civilian or military aircraft in Shannon are the Garda and the Irish Customs Service, particularly in light of previous extraordinary renditions through Shannon?

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an dTeachta Sherlock as ucht a chuid ama a roinnt liom. According to the figures released by the Central Statistics Office in March, over the past five years public order incidents have increased by almost 60% and in parallel with this the Health Research Board has pointed to a 21% rise in the number of new alcohol treatment cases. Alcohol abuse is a major...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (26 Jun 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the ongoing consultations in relation to the new national drugs strategy. [24736/08]

Ministerial Responsibilities. (1 Jul 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the responsibilities of the Ministers of State appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25593/08]

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: From the Seanad (1 Jul 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I welcome some of these amendments, especially those removing an upper age limit. I published a Bill to give effect to this change. The extent of this has been taken on board. That said, I am not entirely happy with the wording relating to "incapable" persons. I know of many business people who have survived and thrived in business despite not being capable, at this stage, of reading....

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: From the Seanad (1 Jul 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I will be brief as the two previous speakers covered most of the issues I wished to address. Will the Minister of State explain the difference between the adjectives "severe" and "undue"? Why not dispense with adjectives and use only the word "hardship"? With a downturn under way in the economy, more people will seek access to free legal advice centres. Given the decision to substitute...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way the delivery of the current and future National Drugs Strategy will be impacted by the further cost cutting plans of the Health Service Executive who are reportedly looking to cut costs in the region of €193 million over the coming months. [24737/08]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (1 Jul 2008)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has asked as a matter of public health, to reduce death and injury on the roads, that those taking lessons or re-tests should be able to claim back the tax paid on the fees and other incentive to encourage current provisional licence holders to apply for the test and prepare for it properly; and if he will make a statement on the matter....