Results 141-160 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I note the Irish Presidency is trying to soften the mutual defence clause in the EU Constitution by inserting a clause that it will not prejudice the specific character of the security and defence policy of certain member states. Is the Taoiseach reluctant to state this clause does not apply to neutral and non-aligned states? Would it not be simpler to do so? The Danish Government has...

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: It has been stated by the UK chief Government adviser that the greatest threat to global stability is climate change and not global terrorism, as President George W. Bush is in the habit of saying. Does the Taoiseach agree that perhaps the greatest threat to the Irish economy in the medium term is the current record price of oil, which at $41.50 a barrel in New York is the highest level in 21...

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach has answered questions I did not ask. We know about the Kyoto Protocol and his statements on that matter. He has repeated them often enough but we still have to see the evidence of compliance. My question was about the price of oil and this country's dependency on that particular resource. The Taoiseach said that the rise in price was a fact, but that is hardly news. The...

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Oil would be more expensive

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: There are three Members from the Green Party present. We have been listening attentively for any words of wisdom from the Taoiseach and we are still waiting for them.

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The evidence is not there.

Order of Business. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I appreciate that the measures being discussed, as referred to by the Taoiseach, are in the area of uncharted territory other than in a historical context which does not bear any direct recent historical context. Given the information available to him, will the Taoiseach indicate the types of issues requiring consideration by the Oireachtas? Will Independent Deputies and Senators be included...

Order of Business. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Nobody is defining proportionality.

Maritime Security Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: An Bille um Shlándáil Mhuirí 2004, the Maritime Security Bill 2004, deals with many areas of maritime security including ships and fixed platforms on the continental shelf. It has a wider relevance because it reminds us once again of the major oversight on the part of the Government, many State agencies and the public mind, regarding the importance of maritime security and the potential of...

Written Answers — Course Credit Transfers: Course Credit Transfers (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are plans to upgrade the system of credit accumulation and transfer between colleges as part of the development of a national qualifications framework. [14378/04]

Written Answers — Course Credit Transfers: Course Credit Transfers (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are plans to introduce a more flexible student friendly system of educational progression for post secondary students. [14379/04]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if funding can be granted for the necessary improvements required to allow the ferry from Howth harbour to Ireland's Eye to be allowed to land visitors there; and his views on whether it is an important wildlife and recreational amenity for Dubliners and tourists alike. [14461/04]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 383: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take following his consideration of the consultants' study commissioned in September 2003 to recommend appropriate economic instruments to tackle littering following the findings of the litter monitoring body. [14116/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (25 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the contents of the new road map for Northern Ireland that he discussed with the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, in early May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13458/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (25 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Has the Taoiseach had time to think about the suggestion put by the SDLP, the Green Party and others about an interim arrangement to get the institutions in Northern Ireland up and running again? The suggestion is for a ten-member commission appointed by the two Governments to replace the Executive in the interim. Does the Taoiseach agree such an arrangement would allow the Assembly to get...

Tourism Industry. (25 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a strategy exists to counteract the effect of high oil prices on tourism. [15351/04]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (25 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to examine media reports that Bord na gCon is set to give €250,000 of taxpayers' money to the Irish Coursing Club and, given the lack of awareness regarding the Government proposal to utilise State funding to promote that cruel activity, ask that the Government intervene to ensure that taxpayers' money is not misused in such a manner.

Order of Business. (25 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Green Party is opposed to motion No. 9 if it does not include naval vessels from whichever country regarding unlawful acts against the safety of maritime navigation. I see that the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dermot Ahern, is with the Taoiseach. Perhaps he will clarify the matter. It is totally unacceptable to many fishermen around the coast that...

Order of Business. (25 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Electoral Amendment Act, which has been signed into law, is a matter of great concern to many people. Has the commencement order which accompanies the Act been signed as the Minister reported? It is not in the current issue of Iris Oifigiúil, which would be expected in the normal course of events.

Order of Business. (25 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: It is promised legislation and my question is to do with the implementation of that legislation. Is the Taoiseach not aware of this?