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Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (10 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism whether the reply to Question No. 59 of 1 December 2004 was correct in view of the fact that the Joint Committee on the Constitution has stated that, in its view, there would be no constitutional problem with legislation providing for better access to the countryside. [14956/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, that the Minister for Finance make a statement to the House on the views expressed by the IMPACT trade union that Civil Service specialists choosing to remain in Dublin instead of moving in tandem with the Government's relocation programme could cost the State €50 million a year,...

Order of Business. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: On a point of order, my understanding of the Order of Business is such that if the Government has promised to introduce legislation and make legislative proposals, it is in order for any Deputy to ask a question——

Order of Business. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: It has been reported in the media today that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will make a statement——

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: The Green Party will oppose the Bill on the grounds of the important principle at stake, that the degree of independence which existed has been compromised. The independence of many State bodies is compromised with regard to the method of appointment of such boards and this should be a subject of a wider debate. The devolution of these powers to the Minister and the Government does not bode...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: I understand the office of the Ombudsman, which is awaiting legislation promised by the Government for two years, is still under-resourced and many powers still have not been vested in that office. On those grounds the Government is speaking out of both sides of its mouth.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: It is possible for the political manipulation of funds to occur on a superficially allowable level. We know how people are coached to make applications that the process will show to have been correct, which is where flaws have appeared in the system in the past. This is why I fear such a discretionary fund may be misused and abused in the future. While I have no fear of it happening in the...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: The Minister makes the decisions.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: That is not the point I made.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: I spoke about subverting the process which is an entirely different issue.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether nurses should be awarded their pay claims in full and without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15366/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (11 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the aspects of the Hanly report she intends to implement; when she plans to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15367/05]

State Airports. (12 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of passenger diversions from Cork Airport to other airports to date in 2005. [15657/05]

Written Answers — Fairtrade Products: Fairtrade Products (12 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which her Department sources Fairtrade products for use in same. [15816/05]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (12 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the current nominations for vacancies on boards of statutory agencies under the remit of her Department. [15830/05]

Written Answers — Fairtrade Products: Fairtrade Products (12 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department sources Fairtrade products for use in same. [15817/05]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (12 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance the current nominations for vacancies on boards of statutory agencies under the remit of his Department. [15831/05]

Written Answers — Fairtrade Products: Fairtrade Products (12 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which his Department sources Fairtrade products for use in same. [15818/05]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (12 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the current nominations for vacancies on boards of statutory agencies under the remit of his Department. [15832/05]

Written Answers — Fairtrade Products: Fairtrade Products (12 May 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which his Department sources Fairtrade products for use in same. [15819/05]