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Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: Next year.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: As I understand it, the Leas Cross inquiry report is a matter for the Health Service Executive. It is not a matter for the Government to publish that — it is the HSE's report. It is a matter for the HSE to take legal advice and decide on publication. I am told today that the Health Service Executive hopes to publish the report — or nearly all of it — in the next couple of weeks. It...

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am not in a position to deal with that. I will communicate with the Deputy in writing in regard to it.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: That legislation is due this session but I doubt it will deal with that particular chestnut.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: My colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, proposes to publish the Bill this session.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: That Bill is expected in 2007.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The parole board is functioning satisfactorily at present on a non-statutory basis. The Deputy will appreciate we currently have other priorities. In regard to the St. Andrews agreement, the Attorney General is considering all of the issues which arise from that agreement, including whether any changes to or developments in the Good Friday Agreement would be of such an order as to require a...

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: There will not be a referendum before the end of November.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I imagine it will not be before the end of November.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: As I understand it, the German Presidency proposes to bring forward the process of consultation among the member states during the period of its Presidency to see where we go now with the ratification process. The possibility referred to by the Deputy is one issue that will be on the table. It is our aim that all member states of the European Union would agree to the constitutional treaty...

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: When it becomes sensible to do so. That will very much depend on whether a unanimous consensus is emerging within the European Union.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy must not have been present when the Taoiseach dealt with this issue yesterday and referred to the complexities which have arisen.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The issue does not come under my remit, it comes under the jurisdiction of the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Taoiseach explained clearly yesterday all the difficulties involved. The Bill will be published next year.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is not possible to say at this stage.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: It will be published in 2007.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: No debate is promised. It is a matter for the Whips.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Bill will be published this session and will deal with the three-year rule.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: No specific legislation has been promised, but the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform is sponsoring a major initiative in this matter. On a non-statutory basis, we are making preparations for a new regime for auctioneers. When the committee reports to the Department, we will prepare legislation to give effect to the reform programme.

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (19 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: As the Deputy is aware, Clondalkin is one of 17 areas set to receive a Garda CCTV system under the Garda CCTV Programme. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that, on 13 October 2006, the Garda authorities published a request for tender document (RFT) for the installation of three Garda CCTV Systems in Ballyfermot, Clondalkin and Tullamore on the Government's procurement website...