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Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: James Joyce could not have written a better line.

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Many Bills which could be considered far more urgent than the Electoral (Amendment) Bill would probably cost much less than €52 million to implement. Will the Taoiseach take action against that waste of €52 million?

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I am asking about promised legislation, including the building control Bill and the disability Bill. If we are talking about what is urgent, the disability Bill has been left on the long finger for many years. The building control Bill has been moved and both are needed for people with disabilities. The Electoral (Amendment) Bill does not even make provision to vote for people who are blind.

Córais Uisce agus Séarachais. (4 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle, as cead a thabhairt dom an cheist phráinneach seo faoi chúrsaí uisce a ardú. Deirtear in eagrán an lae inniu den nuachtán Lá gur tháinig laghdú de 1.6% an duine ar uisce inólta ar fud an domhain idir 2001 agus 2002. B'fhéidir go gceapann daoine gur fadhb í seo don Mheán Oirthear nó do thuaisceart na hAfraice, ach tá scéal...

Córais Uisce agus Séarachais. (4 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Bhí sé le bheith réidh i mí Feabhra.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (4 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Transport the analysis his Department is undertaking of the long-term strategic development of airports here; if his Department is considering the proposed development of a second main runway at Dublin Airport; and the analysis which has been undertaken on the effect of such a development on the other international airports here. [12551/04]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (4 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has investigated the experience of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority whose executives have expressed the view that the privatised terminals in State-owned airports were a disaster from a strategic point of view; when he intends to make a decision on the proposed introduction of a new terminal at Dublin Airport; and the person who will...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (13 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I ask that Dáil Éireann be adjourned under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national and life-threatening importance, namely, the need to formulate an action plan in response to revelations of radon gas levels in many homes, which are many hundreds of times the recommended background levels and to require the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to reinstate...

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: In his wisdom, the Ceann Comhairle saw fit not to allow the matter I raised under Standing Order 31. As regards promised legislation, what is the position regarding the building control Bill? This question relates to the matter I raised under Standing Order 31 but it goes beyond the appalling standards of finishing and energy insulation in new houses. The radon issue applies to existing...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (13 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 20: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the persons who attended the recent informal meeting of the EU Council of Competition Ministers in Dromoland Castle; and the agenda for the meeting. [13909/04]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (13 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 30: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the nature of the recent talks she had with the US trade representative, Mr Bob Zoellick; if common agreement was reached on a possible return to negotiations on the stalled Doha trade round; and the position the European Union is taking with regard to the pursuance of the Singapore issues and development...

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social inclusion last met. [13453/04]

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I am not sure if this is a statistical or diary question. The Taoiseach might include it in his diary for the next meeting and might remind us about the format and when the decision was taken to have the next meeting. Will it be taken into account that the next meeting will be brought forward to a date which will mean the extra €350 million in tax announced by the Department of Finance will...

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Given that the meeting will take place, on what date will it take place and will the matter be taken into account in formulating that date?

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on bilateral meetings with other EU leaders during the accession ceremonies in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13454/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the agenda for the EU summit in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13455/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach the official foreign travel he has planned before the summer recess 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13457/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Chinese Prime Minister, Mr. Wen Jiabao; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14569/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: We are in Europe.

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I appreciate Deputy Ó Caoláin giving way and, in these exceptional circumstances, I thank him very much. I understand from what the Taoiseach is saying he is not interested in becoming President of the European Commission and is more interested in domestic politics. Given that he said he would remain here to pester us for a long time, does that mean he is looking forward to being an...