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Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Sorry, my note says on or about 10 November, which is this Friday. Quite honestly, I was not aware of that.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The heads of the criminal justice trafficking in persons and sexual offences Bill have been completed and it is gone for drafting. It is hoped to have the Bill in early 2007. I understand Report Stage of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill has been ordered for the Seanad tomorrow.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I understand it will be published next week and that meetings have been ongoing throughout the country for the past few weeks.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: That legislation will be published next year.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Regarding the Deputy's first question on postal services, earlier this year the Minister withdrew that Bill. The other two Bills, the Single Electricity Market Bill and the Electronic Communications (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, will be introduced this session.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The Deputy should put down a question to the Minister.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The Deputy should ask the Whips to discuss the matter.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: Deputy Gilmore is clearly not familiar with parliamentary procedure. The Whips meet once per week to discuss various issues. The Chief Whip puts forward what he would like to do and the others have their say before he sets out the schedule.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: If Deputy Gilmore thinks I stay up all night worrying about the Chief Whip's actions, I do not.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I will ask the Chief Whip, who has listened to Deputy Gilmore, to take account of the Deputy's concerns.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: It will be brought in in 2007.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: To which Bill does the Deputy refer?

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: A large number of people are already receiving grants for solar panels, so they do not require legislation.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I will consult the Whip.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I will investigate the matter and revert to the Deputy on it.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: In accordance with the guidelines in An Bhratach Náisiúnta, it is the normal practice to fly the National Flag daily at all military posts and from a limited number of important State Buildings equipped with a permanent flagpole. State Buildings equipped with more than one flagpole, including Government Buildings, the Four Courts, the General Post Office and the Department of Foreign...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: My Department does not have any vacant buildings under its ownership or control.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (7 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: This Department does not provide any official vehicles, so the question of obtaining fuel from fuel suppliers does not arise. Official Garda transport provided to Minister of State Kitt and myself is a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Task Force on Active Citizenship. (14 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, together. The task force on active citizenship has held four plenary meetings since its appointment. The last meeting took place on 26 October last and the next meeting is scheduled for 30 November. In addition, the task force has set up five sub-groups which meet on a regular basis and are consulting organisations in different sectors....

Task Force on Active Citizenship. (14 Nov 2006)

Bertie Ahern: I was very involved in the development of the White Paper and the process was managed by a former Deputy and Minister of State, Chris Flood. It was a far more limited exercise than the task force. It related to community activism and involvement and it did useful work. I received the final report and most of the recommendations have been implemented and funded. Regarding progress made in...