Results 641-660 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Deputy asked about promised legislation.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Fáiltím roimh dhíospóireacht ar bith mar gheall ar an Gharda Síochána, agus go mórmhór roimh an athbhreithniú atá i gceist ag an mBille seo. Is beag is fiúé, faraor, gan acmhainní. Caithfimid acmhainní a phlé agus muid ag caint ar athbhreithniú ar bith. Tá mé tar éis teacht ón gCoiste Oideachais agus Eolaíochta, áit a bhfuil an Teachta Hoctor chomh maith. Bhíomar ag...

School Staffing. (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Gabhaim buíochas don Cheann Comhairle as deis a thabhairt dom labhairt faoi seo. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit fosta. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter. Many teaching posts in the special needs education sector are filled by post-primary teachers and untrained personnel. The sector suffers a high turnover of staff because many teachers find they are not suited for,...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which a decision will be made on the possible commissioning of a new runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9741/05]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out an analysis of the benefits that may accrue from the introduction of car sharing clubs; if he will consider allocating a number of car parking spaces available to his Department for the use of such car club vehicles, both for official travel uses during the week and personal use at the weekend. [9742/05]

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the constitutional referendums the Government intends to hold in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5703/05]

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I have a number of questions, most of which could be answered with a "Yes" or "No". Given the Progressive Democrats' declaration that electronic voting was expensive, undemocratic and unworkable, is it now the view of the Government that electronic voting will not be used in any constitutional referenda? Can we look forward to a referendum without the complication or controversy of electronic...

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: We are speculating. The Taoiseach is answering.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: He ignores questions.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I do not mind.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am very happy to do so.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am seeking clarity on the range of answers given by the Taoiseach, particularly with regard to the European treaty. I took it to be the case, as stated by the Taoiseach, that every member state would need to approve the treaty for it to be fully accepted by the European Union. He mentioned that if 90% approval could be garnered the next stage could be planned. I would like some clarity on...

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: That is what I thought was agreed.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It would have a chat about it.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: There is democracy on this side of the House.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: This relates to the decentralisation programme. It is not acceptable to us if this is going to become a pattern of runaway costs for decentralisation based on a flawed policy and lack of thought.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am opposed to it becoming a habit and pattern that we have Revised Estimates to give more money to the decentralisation programme. We were originally told it would cost a certain amount but it now looks like being a runaway cost. Will the Taoiseach tell us whether this will be a pattern or is it a one-off occurrence?

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is interesting to look at the list of promised legislation just published, particularly the date given for the charities regulation Bill. Is this Bill likely to be published in the term of this Government or of any Fianna Fáil-led Government? I have laid a bet to the effect that it will not be published under Fianna Fáil. Is my money safe?

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is interesting. The Taoiseach needs to respond given that his party is engaged in charitable fundraising for itself.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It has been waiting 15 years.