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Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: No, the Minister would be concerned, particularly as the Central Bank is on the banks of the River Liffey.

Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I want to ask the Minister whether the coastal zone management legislation will see the light of day again or whether there is legislation from the Government that will seriously tackle the challenges of climate change. The energy Bill, which sounds like it might be the closest, does not refer to climate change in any documentation I have seen.

Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I would like to see the Bill back on it.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the nature of his investigation into the case of a person (details supplied); if he has satisfied himself with the Garda investigation carried out at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29741/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to open an inquiry into the Garda investigation and subsequent criminal proceedings surrounding the murder of a person (details supplied) in Tallaght in 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29740/05]

Strategic Management Initiative. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the progress of his Department's quality customer service working group under the strategic management initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30207/05]

Strategic Management Initiative. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Bearing in mind that we are just dealing with the Taoiseach's Department, can I confirm from him that the aim of the strategic management initiative, which affects all Departments and offices, is to make improvements in customer support, computer-based service delivery and expenditure management? If that is the case, how can he reply to the question on progress without referring either to the...

Strategic Management Initiative. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am sorry to disagree but the strategic management initiative is about the modernisation of the Civil Service. The Government is known for its use of consultants with a view to bringing about decentralisation. Is the progress of the initiatives in question being followed?

Strategic Management Initiative. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: What about PA Consulting Group? What is the reason for that?

Appointments to State Boards. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the appointments which he has made to State boards or other agencies since January 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25192/05]

Appointments to State Boards. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Has the Taoiseach had time to reflect on his appointments to the National Consumer Agency? The Consumers' Association of Ireland has worked on behalf of consumers for many years. I ask the Taoiseach whether the appointment of Ms Celia Larkin is to be taken into account——

Appointments to State Boards. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: There is an element of collective responsibility involved here on which the Taoiseach might want to comment.

Appointments to State Boards. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I appreciate the Chair is being strict in its adherence to——

Appointments to State Boards. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: In fairness to the Consumers' Association of Ireland the Chair might allow a little latitude.

Appointments to State Boards. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I will pass on the message.

Code of Conduct. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will amend the code of conduct for office holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28641/05]

Code of Conduct. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach said that if a Minister were found to be doing something for any commercial reason, even if it was on behalf of a friend and not himself, it would not be acceptable. Given that the Taoiseach has stated he has no plans to amend the code of conduct, is it necessary to clarify the situation, if a Minister or a Minister of State feels it is not a problem to endorse a product? Is the...

Code of Conduct. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I mention this for illustrative purposes. It is important to be able to avoid a problem in the future based on our experience to date.

Code of Conduct. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach is not going to pursue the matter. They have a free rein.

Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Following a discussion I had with a widow whose husband died suddenly and equally in terms of the Lawlor family, I wish to ask a question on the coroners Bill. It seems it will be February before somebody can get a report.