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Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The points made should be heeded. A debate in the House is the least we can expect, arising from the clear unacceptability of proceeding with this motion without debate. I ask the Ceann Comhairle to take account of the sentiments expressed. He should also take into account that internationally this country is out of step with best practice in fishery conservation. As a result we face serious...

Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: We, too, object to the way it is proposed to deal with this debate. The time allowed for it needs to be extended. That would be only fair if we are to reflect any justice in regard to the Estimates. I understand undertakings were given previously that there would be a reform of the way in which the Estimates are presented. I recall the Taoiseach said that people approached him in the corridor...

Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I understand legislation is promised on the establishment of a road safety authority or for the measures required on other road safety matters following the ten deaths on the roads last weekend, which make a total of 352 so far this year. Will the Taoiseach tell the House what promised legislation is necessary in this area? He was quoted as stating that we must keep trying to enforce the law...

Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Which Bill is that? Is legislation required for the road safety authority?

Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: So law is not required for the national safety authority.

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (22 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress made to date in 2005 on the implementation of the taskforce on obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35444/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (22 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of sex offenders on the register nationally; the number in prison and the number who have completed their prison term; the number on the register who were convicted of an offence while on the register; a county breakdown of the persons on the register but now released; the obligations on the offender who is...

Written Answers — Sex Offender Treatment Programme: Sex Offender Treatment Programme (22 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the treatment programme for sex offenders in prisons here; the capacity of the programme; the take up rates of these programmes; if there are waiting lists; the annual operating costs of the treatment programmes and his plans to extend these programmes. [35531/05]

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the agenda for the 27 October 2005 informal Heads of State or Government meeting in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30216/05]

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the outcome of the 27 October 2005 informal European Council meeting in the United Kingdom. [34050/05]

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if the agenda for the mid-December EU summit has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34051/05]

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Listening to the Taoiseach I expect universities would say there is a need for improvement and things can be done. To listen to him one would think it was all fine. I wish to ask a question based on the outcome of the informal summit held in Hampton Court. As the Taoiseach stated, the summit did not have a formal agenda. It has been described in the media as a non-committal chat. It is more...

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: They are locked into it.

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Is the Taoiseach promoting it?

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is extremely costly. Will the Taoiseach find out about that?

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: More than that is involved.

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach should have a debate before he decides.

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Can we reach our potential? That is the question.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Ba mhaith liom comhbhrón an Chomhaontais Ghlais a chur in iúl do mhuintir Liam Lawlor, to Hazel, Gerald, Ciara, Shane, Niall and the wider family. This is an opportunity to hear from people who knew Liam first-hand. Newspapers are generally known for reporting the truth but, unfortunately, in this case people reported stories that were not true and that has been proven beyond doubt. It was...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, that the Minister for Finance follow through on investigating the litany of questionable practices on the part of a minority of board members of a credit union, the location of which I will not mention, though it is named in The Sunday Business Post of 16 October, if the Minister...