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Leaders' Questions. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: We are talking about cystic fibrosis.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: I would also like to ask about this country's drink culture and continuing problems with alcohol.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: I do. It is directly related to legislation.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: I refer to the proposed alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices/sales promotions) Bill.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: He is in a café bar.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: On a point of order——

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: The Ceann Comhairle must accept that Members on this side of the House want to see order in the House and the way to restore order is for the Ceann Comhairle to listen to our reasonable request.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: It is a point of order. We would like the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come into the House to deal with this important Bill.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has a preferred route for the extension of the Luas from Connolly station to the docklands; when such a routing will be agreed; and when a railway order process will commence. [21105/05]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport the stage of development the proposed Sutton to Sandycove coastal cycle route is at; the estimated cost, the design and timetable for the construction of the project; and the agencies responsible for its completion. [21106/05]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a large number of plastic bottles for distilled water are used by the dentistry section of the HSE; her views on whether it would make more sense to have distilled water on site or have distilled water in glass bottles; if there are plans to recycle the plastic bottles that now exist; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps a person can take if he or she is not happy with the home help provided by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21414/05]

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Regarding the point made by Deputy Ó Snodaigh, we would quite happily continue until later if we had some time during the day to consider these amendments in greater detail. My colleague, Deputy Cuffe, said yesterday he and his staff are trying to do their very best under difficult circumstances. The Government and in particular the Minister is showing disrespect to this House in the way he...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: The Green Party cannot accept the guillotine on this important Bill. My colleague, Deputy Cuffe, outlined yesterday the difficulties he and his staff experienced in trying to deal with a series of amendments. I once described the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform as a binge legislator. If ever we needed proof of that we saw it yesterday when he lined up 100 amendments on the...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: When the Minister was out of his mind on arrogance he wreaked havoc with the legislative process. The Minister did not want to establish the Morris tribunal. Now he has chosen to ignore the advice of Mr. Justice Morris. There are children in the Visitors Gallery who are getting a lesson in how not to legislate. As if to emphasise his contempt for this House the Minister came in chewing gum...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: It emphasises the Minister's contempt for this House and his arrogance which is unacceptable to people on this side of the House.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: It is appropriate because the Ceann Comhairle should be looking after protocol in this House. There is contempt and arrogance in the Minister's manner which is unacceptable.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: We oppose No. 4 for the reasons outlined by the previous speakers. We were also supposed to have a debate on the G8 summit, which will not now take place. That would have given us the opportunity to examine the Government's performance on this issue and particularly its failure to meet its own solemn commitments on aid. It told us it would reach the target of 0.7% of GDP. Under present...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: I hope that matter is clarified. On promised legislation, we have been told by sections of the media that privacy legislation is in the pipeline. Will that form part of the defamation Bill or will it be separate legislation?

Order of Business (Resumed). (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: May we seek your guidance on this matter, a Cheann Comhairle? How is it possible for Deputies to raise this very important matter?