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European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: I ask the officials in Iveagh House, for whom I have much time and respect and who are under-resourced in many respects, not to forget the lesson of the first Nice referendum. Let they not forget that we lost the debate on that referendum because there was a presumption of approval and acquiescence, which presumption can no longer be taken for granted. I will not rehearse the debate that...

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: No, we shall be with our colleagues and friends in Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil will be with its friends in Sinn Féin on this side of the House. That is what this is about. I do not know what the urgency is about this legislation. I can think of a host of pieces of legislation that need to be enacted between now and either 10 or 17 May, but why this and why now? I have great respect for...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland and the EU's views of the latest circumstances in Afghanistan regarding the ongoing crisis there particularly in view of recent reports of further deaths amongst the civilian population and at a NATO soldier base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4319/07]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (8 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the most recent Council of Minister's meeting of the European Union; the discussions held at that forum or at others on the further expansion of the EU, and such debates as may have been held with particular reference to the potential admission of Turkey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4320/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (8 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 266: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date for the commencement of the sale of flats scheme recently announced in a publication (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4473/07]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (13 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the review of the function of the National Adult Learning Council is taking so long; if she will re-instate the council to co-ordinate adult and community education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5089/07]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (13 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made on the implementation of the recommendations of the action group on access to third level education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5090/07]

Written Answers — Regulatory Reform: Regulatory Reform (13 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 221: To ask the Taoiseach the number of statute law restatements prepared and published to date by the Office of the Attorney General under the Statute Law (Restatement) Act 2002 (details supplied); the resources available to this project; if he is satisfied with progress achieved to date in this aspect of the Government agenda on regulatory reform, with the objective of making...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (13 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 252: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of officers who joined An Garda Síochána, broken down by year for each year from 1975 to 1980 inclusive; the number of those officers who are still in the force; and the projected number of retirements from the force broken down by year for each year from 2007 to 2010. [5117/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she proposes to take to ensure that Temple Street Hospital, the main hospital responsible for childhood cystic fibrosis care, where five of the seven professionals (details supplied) located in the hospital are funded directly by her Department are not financed as is currently the case by the voluntary fundraising activities...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 596: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available for the refurbishment of the public areas in an estate (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4780/07]

Digital Terrestrial Television. (14 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the €4 million allocated for digital terrestrial television under the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013 will be spent entirely on an information campaign surrounding DTT; if more money will be allocated for the DTT programme; if so, the amount of same; when the DTT pilot programme will finish; the...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (14 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when will he publish the Deloitte and Touche and William Fry report on the future of TG4; if he has made a decision on the way TG4 will be funded in the long-term; the current arrangements for the independence of TG4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5255/07]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (14 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will amend the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003 to prohibit publicans from providing free alcoholic beverages on a time limited basis to customers; the number of prosecutions to date under section 20 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, broken down by year from 2003 to date in 2007; the number of...

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Which Government?

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Is there no end to the incompetence? It is unbelievable.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: That was not the Tánaiste's view.

National Development Plan: Statements. (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The Minister for Finance must be disappointed so little attention is being paid by the House to the national development plan. I would like more time, before and after the election, to debate the plan. I am saddened we have learned nothing from the first national development plan. The new plan fits into the straitjacket of the expenditure profiles that Brussels demands. It has even adopted...

Written Answers — Stadium Projects: Stadium Projects (15 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road following the stadium's closure at the end of 2006; when the demolition of the old stadium and construction of the new stadium will begin; if the planning process is resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5559/07]

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Benchmarking.