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Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Is this the best the Taoiseach can do to try to maintain the credibility of the scientific community and the Government? Did the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, offer to take Mr. McSweeney or was he asked to do so? May we analyse the process by which the appointment was made because it is important to know where it starts and finishes given that...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: If her name was Blunkett, would she still be in office?

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: He was found out.

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: No competition was held for the post.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent work of the National Security Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25210/05]

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Has the Taoiseach had an opportunity to respond to or analyse in detail the comment of a leading Islamic radical, Mr. Anjum Choudhury, in Trinity College last week that Ireland was a target for al-Qaeda due to Shannon Airport's role in the United States's occupation of Iraq? Does he believe it is high time to change policy and address the current lack of inspections of aircraft at Shannon...

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I will not pursue the question. Has the Taoiseach had an opportunity to respond to Mr. Choudhury's comments by ensuring that the National Security Committee instructs the authorities to carry out aircraft inspections? While I appreciate he cannot, for obvious reasons, discuss in detail the activities of the committee, will Mr. Choudhury's comments receive a response? Will the National...

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I understand the tender for this project has been put on hold. If we are serious about national security, surely simple matters should be done correctly and we should examine what we can do rather than worrying about what we cannot do. I see no evidence that this is the case. May Deputies ask about inspections of aircraft at Shannon Airport and the tender pertaining to Irish passports?

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach indicate whether a response will be made to Mr. Choudhury's comments or will they be simply dismissed?

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus last met; and when it is next due to meet. [30211/05]

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Is there a prospect of this sub-committee coming out of retirement or is it in abeyance? In the event of a full business plan being developed by Aer Lingus, the Government may need to re-form the sub-committee. As the peak in oil prices continues to bite, the need may arise for the Government to address its overall aviation policy. Will the sub-committee have a role in such a situation, aside...

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Is the Taoiseach willing to accede to the request made earlier for a debate on Aer Lingus, given that the related Oireachtas committee has been stood down? We should take an overview of the current position of Aer Lingus and the company's development. With regard to promised legislation, does the Taoiseach still wish to pursue the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill, given that he has acted...

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is nine months old. I am asking for a review.

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Tááthas orm an deis seo a fháil. Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama le mo chomhghleacaithe, Deputy Healy and Deputy Crowe. This country has something of a dysfunctional housing policy which is accelerating the breakdown of communities. The symptoms point to the fact that this country has failed to tackle the inordinate increase in land value that comes by way of rezoning land from agricultural...

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is so obvious that I really do not want to trivialise the matter in any way, I merely want to bring the Government back to the all-party committee's recommendations to tackle the heart of affordability in housing. If that was done, we would be able to ensure that our communities were had affordable housing, in many cases a parent could stay at home at least for part of the life of the...

Airport Development Projects. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Tá mé fíor bhuíoch don Cheann Comhairle as ucht cead a thabhairt dom an cheist an-tábachtach seo i saol na tíre agus i saol mo dháilcheantar a ardú. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta de Paor, agus cé go bhfuil ard-mheas agam air, tá mé go láidir den tuairim gur cheart go mbeadh an tAire Iompair nó an tAire Airgeadais i láthair chun an cheist seo a phlé. Ní mar...

Airport Development Projects. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: A cost benefit analysis is required.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the case taken against Ireland for breach of European Union fish quota rules as decided upon in January 2005 has been resolved; if other outstanding cases exist between the State and the European Union regarding a reported failure to implement EU fishery control legislation; and if Ireland may face fines if...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the purpose of the Sea Fisheries (Tuna and Certain Other Species) Fishing Regulations 2005; the number of authorisations which have been applied for and granted under these regulations; and if he intends to promote a commercial tuna fishing industry here. [34550/05]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (17 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I ask that Dáil Éireann be adjourned under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent importance, namely, to allow the Minister for Defence explain why he allowed himself to be photographed pointing a gun at a cameraman——