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Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: No. It was set down clearly on the Order of Business. I will speak first followed by Deputies Crowe and Joe Higgins. Tááthas orm deis a fháil labhairt tar éis na cáinfhaisnéise mar tá go leor ann ar cheart dúinn a phlé. Tosóidh mé le ráiteas an Aire é féin. The Minister spoke yesterday about economic sustainability and the quality of spending. If we are to develop an economy and...

Beef Imports. (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to ask the Minister questions on three aspects of this. Does the Minister agree the price of Irish beef has been adversely affected by the flood, in comparative terms to other beef imports, of imports from Brazil? The IFA estimates the impact was a price reduction of the order of €130 per head in June, July, August and September. Since the partial ban was imposed in early October,...

Beef Imports. (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Not even the questioner.

Beef Imports. (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is a vital question.

Waste Management. (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I understand these are spot checks by definition. Will the Minister insist that dairy products and meat are measured, as well as airborne dioxins? This is the food we consume and this is where the dioxin is concentrated. Will she insist on such testing? I understand these tests will target airborne dioxins but this is of no help to preserving the good name of our food industry.

EU Directives. (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am listening to the answer.

EU Directives. (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The issue has been partly dealt with but I will ask further questions. The Minister says that a certain amount has already taken place, such as 30,000 farmers having invested heavily in pollution control and a number in slurry storage, which is good. I use pigeon manure in my garden so I know how good it is when used in the right amounts.

EU Directives. (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: In Kilkenny a number of farmers are working together in biogas production, which has led to a much reduced problem with the land-spreading of slurry. It is not just about storage or land-spread but innovating and creating a useful by-product at the same time. Does the Minister have anything more to offer, perhaps in conjunction with the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her stance on genetically modified food; if Ireland is becoming a genetically modified-free zone; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38446/05]

Written Answers — Animal Levies: Animal Levies (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on requests by the ICSA (details supplied) that she instigate an industry-wide examination of charges and deductions applied at meat plants on slaughtered cattle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38445/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the accountability in the standard of care provided by Government funded organisations working with victims of rape and sexual assault. [38505/05]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new foreign companies brought by the IDA to Limerick city, Limerick county and north Tipperary since 2000; the breakdown of the jobs created each year; the number of jobs in those companies; the number of jobs originally projected in those companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38577/05]

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the recent decision of the European Food Safety Authority to allow the use of formaldehyde as a growth enhancer in chicken feed; and the steps she will take to ensure producers and consumers are informed on the matter. [38511/05]

Government-Church Dialogue. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in establishing dialogue between the Government, churches and faith communities announced by the Government in December 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36688/05]

Government-Church Dialogue. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Given that it is one year since the announcement of this proposal for Government and inter-faith dialogue, will the Taoiseach indicate the number of submissions received to date? Is it his intention to publish those submissions? He has stated on previous occasions that meetings to date with various church bodies have taken place on an ad hoc basis. He also stated it has been the practice that...

Government-Church Dialogue. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach publish his submission?

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the contacts he has had with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, or the British Government regarding new legislation introduced in the UK by the Northern Ireland Secretary, Mr. Peter Hain, permitting an amnesty for on-the-run terrorist suspects; the implications for legislation in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36691/05]

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent contacts he has had with the US Administration. [37989/05]

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach accept much greater consultation is needed before moving on the sensitive issue of on-the-runs and exemptions of security force members from trials? Other countries have developed merits around truth and reconciliation commissions, such as the truth for amnesty formula in South Africa, all of which have worked well. Have these been referred to in his discussions on the...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach referred to the passport system which I understand is under the remit of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Is the Taoiseach aware of a wider web of intrigue that goes further? He said the Government will be represented by the Minister. Is this the Government's initiative rather than that of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform or is the Taoiseach suggesting that...