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Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: More decisions like that taken regarding the Dublin Port tunnel would be fun.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding the lethargy and general lack of energy which affects the benches opposite, would it be possible for the Taoiseach to rouse the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to introduce the energy Bill promised for this session, particularly as it, like the Government, is coming to a close?

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle almost caught me unawares. Before I adjourned this debate, I was dealing with the Minister's announcement of new pleas and verdicts. I referred to the verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity replacing the present guilty but insane verdict. I mentioned one or two instances that caused concern in the past and will no doubt do so in future. Some members of the public feel...

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the extent to which in the context of the World Trade Organisation and through the EU she is prepared to ensure the viability of the agricultural sector having particular regard to Ireland's position as a food producing country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34257/05]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the extent to which she expects the EU to adopt a stance consistent with Ireland's position as a food producing country in the context of the World Trade Organisation debate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34555/05]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if adequate steps are being taken at EU level to maintain and identify Ireland's position as a food producing and food exporting economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34556/05]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in regard to preparation for the World Trade Organisation talks with particular reference to the European influence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34557/05]

Written Answers — Food Production: Food Production (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps which have been taken to prevent the spread of animal disease and avian flu with obvious consequences for the food chain and public health, through imported foods or food products, the husbandry, production and traceability of which may not be subject to Irish and EU standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Food Production: Food Production (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if adequate steps have been taken to ensure that all poultry imports into Ireland comply with the highest international standards in terms of husbandry, production and traceability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34552/05]

Written Answers — Food Production: Food Production (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that all food imports into Ireland have been subject to best practise in terms of hygiene and production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34553/05]

Written Answers — Food Production: Food Production (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that all imports of meat and meat products into Ireland are compliant with husbandry production and traceability standards applicable here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34554/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has satisfied herself that there is no risk of contamination from the importation of genetically modified foods or food products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34580/05]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that adequate precautions have been taken to prevent the introduction of animal disease into Ireland through the importation of animals and birds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34551/05]

Written Answers — Agricultural Prices: Agricultural Prices (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the comparisons which have been made with prices received by the producers for the full range of agricultural products here and throughout the European Union; if she has identified discrepancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34581/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the acreage under sugar beet in 2005; the projections for 2006; the extent to which this is likely to become affected by EU sugar proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34582/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33971/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of an application for residency based on marriage to an Irish national in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34187/05]

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: There is a guillotine.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach should not ask the Deputy beside him about that.

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: There are references to implementing commitments in the programme for Government and updating legislation in line with proposals for delivering better Government. As the latter is unlikely, what is the status of the Minerals Development Bill? I also inquire about the legislation to restructure Bord Gáis Éireann with particular reference to the submission made to the Joint Committee on...