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Freedom of Information. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I ask that question in the public interest. It applies to the Taoiseach's Department.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am not sure whether the Taoiseach is talking about a can of oil or legislation to get all the agencies to work together. Can we have clarity with regard to the promised legislation required for the implementation of the Transport 21 plan announced yesterday? Is a new Bill planned that will not be called the greater Dublin area land use and transport authority Bill? The Minister referred to...

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The matter of fees for solicitors and senior counsel does arise in the House. The Taoiseach stated the matter will have to be brought to the House.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The spending of public money and a promise by the Taoiseach to bring a matter to the House is a matter for the Order of Business. He promised to bring it to the House.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I ask the Taoiseach to comply with his promise.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Which legislation?

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It was the Taoiseach's decision.

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I move amendment No. 3: To delete all words from and including "promote all-Ireland" in the fifth paragraph and substitute the following: "—promote the full development of strands one, two and three of the Agreement so that decisions in relation to North-South as well as East-West and Northern concerns are taken on a sustainable basis at the lowest effective level and in a way that respects...

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is a political football, as the Minister of State well knows. Everybody in this country has particular regard for the sacrifice that took place in 1916 and its important effect on our history. My family would have known the Pearse brothers from 1912 and many in this Chamber would have a particular wish to be involved in 1916 commemoration ceremonies.

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Because Fianna Fáil has decided the ceremonies are an Ard-Fheis device to rally its troops and try to out-do the Sinn Féin Party. People will see it for what it is. If Fianna Fáil was serious about the 1916 commemoration, rather than turning it into a political football it would have established a cross-party forum to establish a consensus on how all parties and Independents in the House,...

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: While the peace process cannot be a cold house for Unionists, neither should it be for Opposition parties. As Dublin Castle no longer hosts the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation, it is in effect a cold house for Opposition parties. This must be resolved if the Government is serious about inclusiveness and bringing Unionists on board in future governance. How can the Dáil agree to this...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he has taken to meet the €15 million reduction from the European Social Fund; and the steps he has taken to redress the departmental irregularities that led to the decrease. [31597/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the criteria by which a person (details supplied) was appointed to the board of the new National Consumer Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31545/05]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 178: To ask the Taoiseach the number of private rental properties and landlords in the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, the four Dublin counties, in the State in the figures available from Central Statistics Office from the most recent period for which figures are available. [31411/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the programmes in place or planned for the use of methane from landfill for energy generation purposes here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31500/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the title and role of all officers of his Department who accepted corporate hospitality by attending sporting events during the past two years as guests of parties engaged in the development of the Corrib gas field; the date of attendance of each officer at such events and the title of such events. [31510/05]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the person who briefed his press officer to inform a person (details supplied) that his Department would not answer questions concerning corporate hospitality, if any, accepted by staff of the petroleum administration division from developers of the Corrib gas field; and if the named person wanted such...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to locate the Loran C mast on Loop Head or any other Irish location; the cost of purchasing the mast; the legal costs associated with the project; the cost of purchasing and leasing land at Loop Head; the amount of land involved; the costs of storage of the mast, giving a breakdown of the storage...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the call from the communities of Donabate and Portrane for the proposed metro via Dublin Airport and Swords to be extended to Donabate in order to allow connections with the Dublin-Belfast rail service (details supplied). [31735/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of recouping from Coillte Teoranta circa €8 million of forestry premium grants awarded to it but subsequently excluded from Community financing under the guarantee section of the European agricultural guidance and guarantee fund, and confirmed by a European Court, she has made a decision regarding seeking the return of...