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Leaders' Questions. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: These reports are before us for debate because the Government has undertaken this fundamental review going back over 20 years. We have put them into the public domain and whatever other decisions we have to take, we will take.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: That has been a good day's work by the Government.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I will not deal with all the points made but the following is the position. We have taken a historical and a current look at all the schemes in every area and made changes to some of them. Some are gone or are being phased out. Others will remain for continual appraisal by the Department of Finance to see their merits over time. Some will live on because they are beneficial. The cap on...

Leaders' Questions. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The anniversary of that tragic night is a week away and the thoughts of all are with the families of those killed or injured in the Stardust tragedy. As we approach the 25th anniversary of a terrible night, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform understands the families' concerns regarding the background, and his Department has been working with and assisting the families in a...

Leaders' Questions. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: It is not what the individuals want to hear during this week. It is a remembrance of the tragedies of the night. The evidence of what has happened was found in the intervening period. However, it has been a long period and the service is entirely different and invested in now. The Government will continue to keep in touch with the families as is necessary.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I remember well the night of the Stardust disaster and the issues surrounding it. As the Deputy knows, it was not a matter of ambulances. It was one of the best co-ordinated efforts by the emergency services of this city and one of the best ever seen.

Leaders' Questions. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The fire service's ambulance service has radically changed. There have been massive improvements and significant additions to the fire service, such as fire appliances, emergency service rescue equipment. There have been improvements in the number of personnel involved and the level of training and the number of facilities in Marino, Athlone, Bray, Clonmel and some of the other parts of the...

Leaders' Questions. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: ——that people can ever stop. There are 3,400 fire service personnel in the country compared to quite small numbers in many areas then. Premises are being inspected. The new Building Control Bill 2005 deals with a significant number of issues. I reiterate that the Government is very sensitive to the families. It always has been and has always dealt with them. It will continue to do so....

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2006; and No. 3, the Finance Bill 2006 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 11 shall be decided without debate and supplementary questions Nos. 10 to 23 addressed to the...

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I have no difficulty with such a debate. Deputy O'Shea indicates he will agree to a debate of two hours and the Minister will also agree. Tá mé i bhfábhar na díospóireachta.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I have requested that progress on the Martin report be checked and for Deputy Kenny to be informed.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Is the Deputy referring to the infrastructure Bill?

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: There is promised legislation on freeflow on the M50, which will come forward in due course.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The answer to the first question is 2006 and, regarding the second question, I am keeping the vacancy open for Deputy Rabbitte.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: It is due to be published this year.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I do not believe it was promised last year.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The legislation is still under discussion and will take some considerable time to complete.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The Tánaiste advises me that the legislation will be before the House this session. The scheme to pay out should be in place this summer.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill is due to be published this summer. Regarding the first issue, there is no proposal for change.

Order of Business. (7 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The matter should be taken up in a question to the Minister. This issue was cleared yesterday and would need to be debated with the Minister.