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Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach has basically said, without saying so in words, that there is no threat to the State. So, that was a trumped up statement anyway. How can the Taoiseach defend a Minister who, quite clearly, does not approve of people throwing into the public domain facts that have not been proven in court? He said on 4 September 2003 to Pat Kenny on RTE: "I am not supposed to just throw out into...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach is defending the Minister when he does something for which the Minister would have somebody else in court and on whom he would impose a five-year jail sentence. This is inexplicable. Is it not important that the Taoiseach answer the very strong charge that the Centre for Public Inquiry was on the tail of the Government regarding the sale of the Thornton prison site? The European...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Where is the trial?

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Where is the tribunal?

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the recent explosions and blaze in England, and the inadequacy of the emergency services to deal with such an event there, which makes one wonder if the Irish emergency services would have the training and resources to deal with such an event if it happened at the fuel storage...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Unlike the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform I have confidence in the judicial process. Is it not more correct for the wording under No. a19 to refer to the Minister's suitability to hold office, rather than to any member of the public who has not been charged or brought to court, and is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proved otherwise?

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: If this topic is to be debated in the way the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform wishes, it will rub salt in the wounds of an injustice he has perpetrated. Will the Ceann Comhairle reflect on this and allow the Government to amend the wording and focus on the reason for this debate, namely, to allow the Minister explain himself, not anybody else, and not to accuse or charge anybody...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach is hiding behind the Ceann Comhairle's gown.

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Given that my matter was not accepted under Standing Order 31, will a review of emergency procedures in the event of a disaster such as that at Hemel Hempsted be part of the promised national oil reserves agency Bill? I seek some amnesty and clemency for the lady protesting outside the gates of Leinster House given the suffering she has experienced. The Green Party will write to the Committee...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: While I am aware of that, my party will write to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which the Office of Public Works processes have been reformed in order that the type of waste outlined in a programme (details supplied) in May 2005 cannot recur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38911/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Government has, in 2005, made additional contributions to the statutory setting aside and investing of 1% of GNP annually to the National Pensions Reserve Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38912/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Estimates: Departmental Estimates (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the 2006 Estimates for his Department. [39315/05]

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to the recent High Court decision on court action taken by a garda (details supplied), the action he proposes to take with the garda where they were required to resign from the force by the Garda Síochána complaints tribunal in June 1998; the cost of the court action to the State; if the garda will be asked to...

Departmental Estimates. (14 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his Department's 2006 Estimates. [37987/05]

Departmental Estimates. (14 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Is there an explanation for the decrease of 67% in the Estimate for the information society, e-Cabinet and other initiatives, as it is larger than most decreases? I note an increase again this year for the provision for the National Forum on Europe. This decision was made at a time when a referendum was anticipated. Given that there will not be a referendum on Europe, is this increase a sign...

Public-Private Partnerships. (14 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the issues discussed at the November 2005 cross-departmental team on infrastructure and public-private partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37990/05]

Public-Private Partnerships. (14 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach revert to his reply concerning the issue of infrastructural PPPs at the interdepartmental committee? On 9 November, he said he would deal with wider energy policy issues, but does he agree that these matters are not treated seriously by the budget provisions, which seem to be sending money out of the country by way of a carbon fund? In light of that, will the Government...

Public-Private Partnerships. (14 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am illustrating the need for criteria to be drawn up.

Public-Private Partnerships. (14 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The interdepartmental committee would have an involvement in that, given that it has an overarching responsibility in that regard.