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Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised the question of the security wall with his Israeli counterparts and also the question of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank; the Irish position on these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27060/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had contact with the UN Commission on Human Rights regarding its investigation into the Government's policy of allowing US military and CIA aircraft to use Irish airports and the possible connection of these flights with human rights abuses of prisoners detailed as part of the war on terror; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will initiate a cost benefit analysis prior to further consideration of an additional runway at Dublin Airport as required by the Department of Finance guidelines for projects costing over €50 million and considering that Fingal County Council has indicated that without a metro service between Dublin and Swords via Dublin Airport the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 231: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his planned timetable for the adoption of Directive 2002/3/EC dealing with ozone in ambient air; the results of tests for the past number of years; his views on the trend, frequency, distribution of tests and readings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27256/05]

Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: According to reports by tribunals of inquiry and by the Comptroller and Auditor General the Government has given rise to some incredible litanies of mismanagement, misspending and sheer waste. I speak not only of the waste of money but also of the waste of human life. The Tánaiste, as Minister for Health and Children, is aware of the report on alcohol misuse by young people, published in...

Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister is not doing that.

Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It will not work. How long will the Government wait to find that out?

Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: My question has not been answered. The Tánaiste did not say how long she will give to test this voluntary code. Does she understand the voluntary code is nothing new? It appears the Tánaiste has been duped by the drinks industry. It is regarded as acceptable for 33% of people under the age of 18 to see advertisements for alcohol products on television. The Government is playing Russian...

Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Green Party also congratulates John Banville. However, everything has been overshadowed by the tragedy in Donegal and the road deaths that are a cause of considerable concern to us all. Action is required to prevent more. I wish to ask about legislation in the following regard. I received a telephone call from a landlord who receives money from social welfare.

Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Regarding promised legislation, rent supplement allowance is being paid into an account, despite the fact that the tenant has left the house which has been sold. The owner continues to receive money in his account from the State and the Department.

Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: When will the Social Welfare Bill be introduced, and will it address what seems like another departmental error that will be blamed on a computer?

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the nominal interest earned in 2004 for special savings accounts and special savings investment accounts is being calculated for mature students when assessing eligibility for top-up grants when this method is not being applied by the Revenue Commissioners in assessing income for the previous tax year as it has not yet been...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the ESRI's recommendation that the ESB sell three or four of its power stations over the next five years in order to promote competition in the energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25016/05]

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach his proposals to amend the Constitution during this session of Dáil Éireann; when a referendum on such proposals may be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25202/05]

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I think the order indicates that Deputy Ó Caoláin——

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I heard the Taoiseach say there is a period of reflection in mind and that a referendum may be required after that. Having heard the comments of the French Minister for European Affairs that she did not envisage the French Government putting a referendum again on the European constitution but that what she really means is a period of coercion, what is the reason for publishing a White Paper...

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: That is not much.

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is a simple question.

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach told us that was what the Nice referendum was about.

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: That is what the Taoiseach said.