Results 21-40 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent

Business of Dáil. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: On a point of order, is it appropriate to proceed with business in light of requests made by letter to the Ceann Comhairle's office?

Business of Dáil. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: It is the Taoiseach I had in mind. This matter needs to be dealt with as it is very serious.

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent developments in the Northern Ireland peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1274/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach the procedures for reviewing the Good Friday Agreement; the progress so far in the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1275/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent contacts he has had with the British Government concerning Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1276/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 16: To ask the Taoiseach the meetings he has had with the Northern Ireland political parties since the beginning of 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1277/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 30: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the outcome of his meeting in January 2004 with a delegation from the Democratic Unionist Party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3976/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 31: To ask the Taoiseach the recent contacts he has had with the British Government concerning the failure of that Government to publish the Cory report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3978/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: On behalf of the Green Party I join in the tributes paid to John Hume. He may have paid the price of peace in terms of his own health as well as the politics of his party. Regarding the Taoiseach's comments about the insights of Northern representatives on this side of the Border, which are laudable, and which will hopefully come to pass in due course, does he regard it as important to engage...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The enormous degree of forgiveness afforded to Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats by the Irish public to date is incredible. Since the dodgy dealings and political corruption came to light, Fianna Fáil has in one form or another been elected in 1992, 1997 and 2002. Along with that, the Flood and Mahon tribunals have effectively served as a railway siding where serious questions of...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach was asked a number of questions which have not been answered. When asked why he allowed Deputy Cooper Flynn to return to Fianna Fáil, he cited the Supreme Court appeal, notwithstanding the finding of the High Court. It seems that Fianna Fáil rules supersede High Court findings. That is very interesting. The Taoiseach still expects the public to roll over. The Taoiseach was...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: A Cheann Comhairle——

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I regret it is difficult to accommodate us. May I ask the Taoiseach if it is credible that a cash payment, which amounts to the price of two houses, would not have strings attached? Did that not ring alarm bells with the Taoiseach that would result in an investigation in terms of where the money is, why it has not come back to Fianna Fáil or whether there are tax evasion implications? Is it...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: No.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I cannot agree to this being taken without statements on the matter. This is similar to the appointment of the Ombudsman in which case there was an opportunity to mark the appointment and to give some political response — a welcome in the case of the Green Party. This appointment is being overlooked and in that sense undervalued, and it is important we redress that perception. Perhaps it...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: In the context of previous comments, I am reminded of the vast profits being made by certain land speculators. I wonder whether the land Bill, which is down for this session, will be brought forward to offer an opportunity to debate these issues further.

Written Answers — Work Practices: Work Practices (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the long term strategies she is considering to further the goal of reconciling the demands of work and family life as stated in the Government's report to the informal meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Galway in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made towards flood prevention in Clonmel; the likely timetable; and the role of the OPW. [3747/04]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 436: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the form which the public consultation on the national allocation plan for greenhouse gas emissions under the EU emissions trading directive will take. [3746/04]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 446: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on an inequity whereby local councillors can get the electoral register free as soon as it is available this year whereas candidates for the June 2004 elections will not be entitled to free copies until they are officially nominated only weeks before the election; and if he would consider acting to...