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

Trevor Sargent: ——and the need to bring a more accountable, transparent and tighter regulatory framework to the way in which credit unions operate in the light of the conflict of interest issues which I believe this investigation will reveal.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Like the Taoiseach last week, on Saturday I and others had the opportunity of meeting with members of the DUP and the issue of promised legislation arose in regard to the register of persons considered unsafe to work with children. I have asked the Taoiseach about this previously. He told me in October that the Department of Health and Children was discussing the establishment of a...

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: My second point concerns the road safety authority about which I asked yesterday. I have since looked at reports in the newspapers where the Minister for Transport has said legislation will be required for the setting up of a road safety authority and that it will be brought in before Christmas. Are we operating a secret list of promised legislation or is that false? Has the media got it...

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Can we get to the truth?

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the fact that at the end of 2005 there will be less gardaí relative to the population of the State than in each of the previous five years; his plans to rectify same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35751/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined the difficulties facing aged-out non-Irish minors who have applied for leave to remain here; his plans to address the cases of the relatively small number of persons in theses circumstances who wish to continue making a contribution to society here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35754/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Estimates: Departmental Estimates (24 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Transport if the proposed new transport authority to be established by Ms Margaret O'Mahony of Trinity College Dublin will have a national remit or if it will exclusively be involved in transport planning within the greater Dublin area; the proposed future role of the Dublin Transportation Office in relation to the new authority; and the way in which the...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (24 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide a cost estimate for the proposed new rail interconnector from Spencer Dock to Heuston Station as proposed in the Transport 21 plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36064/05]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (24 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department has had any approaches from Howth Yacht Club in relation to extending its area on land or sea at Howth Harbour. [36167/05]

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I know the Government is not used to the scenario of Ministers resigning but the chairman of the National Safety Council, Mr. Eddie Shaw, resigned. Regarding promised legislation to deal with road safety, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, said publicly in newspapers he would introduce legislation to establish the road safety authority by the end of 2005. Can the Minister for Finance...

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: We should discuss it.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Government allow a debate on the matter and promise this legislation, which the Minister for Transport has promised outside the House?

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: What about the Minister for Transport's promise to have legislation by the end of the year to establish a road safety authority? Is he to be believed?

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister for Transport is flying another kite.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is a different Bill.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: We will ask the Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely. The Minister was telling lies.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: He was telling fibs outside the House.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister was not lying. He did not tell the truth.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Mad dog McDowell.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Cayman Islands club——