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Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: In view of the fact that the Cabinet decided to locate the national children's hospital at the Mater hospital site, will the project go ahead considering the new dispensation with the Rotunda and the Mater hospitals?

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: This questions relates to legislation. Can the project go ahead without legislation? Will the Taoiseach——

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: ——indicate when the legislation will be promised?

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: I understand legislation is required for the dispensation to go ahead.

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: We will have another long delay in locating the hospital.

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: I thought the Taoiseach would be anxious to resolve this matter.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: I compliment Deputy Michael D. Higgins on tabling this timely and pertinent motion, particularly considering the recent revelation that a US marine soldier was discovered being transported through Shannon Airport. It makes a nonsense and a mockery of the Minister's assurances on Shannon Airport. He has assured the House that on the best authority no prisoners have been transported to the US...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (14 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 65: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil staidéar déanta aige ar an tslí inar scaipeadh na deontais tithíochta idir na Gaeltachtaí i 2005; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [22759/06]

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: May I ask the Tánaiste about two items of promised legislation? Today we were supposed to debate the Defence (Amendment) Bill but it has not been published. I understand it has not been brought to Cabinet. Can the Tánaiste give us any idea as to when we can expect it? I wish to ask about two conflicting responses on promised legislation. Last week the Tánaiste told me here that we would...

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: So the Taoiseach was wrong.

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: Will the project be able to proceed without legislation?

Cancer Incidence. (20 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Power, to the House. The issue I raise is the need for the Minister for Health and Children to address the high incidence of cancer in disadvantaged urban areas. As the Minister of State is aware, Ireland has among the highest cancer incidences and mortality rates in western Europe and in the western world. Each year, approximately 28,000 new cancer...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has received the report from the Pensions Board that he requested regarding mandatory pension options; its main findings; if it is not complete, when he expects to receive a copy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (20 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps which have been taken to redevelop schools (details supplied) in Dublin 7; when the redevelopment is expected to begin and be completed; the locations where the pupils will be housed in the interim; the expected cost of the temporary accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23301/06]

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: I welcome the Taoiseach and the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy. The Taoiseach's contribution to this debate confirms reports we have heard that this was as lacklustre a summit as has taken place in recent times. The European Union summit was strong on problems but weak on solutions. The period of reflection over the past 12 months has become an extended period and a new two-year period of...

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: The conclusions of the EU Presidency and the report of the summit of 15-16 June suggest a lack of leadership and direction. A sense of confusion seems to exist, as well as an inability to make meaningful decisions. This decision-making failure was revealed by the two year extension to the period of reflection, now called a period of analysis. No audit mechanism has been developed to require...

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: Like Augustine, not just yet.

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: He responded to Deputies.

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: Has the US or Israel been asked about the use of violence?

European Council: Statements. (21 Jun 2006)

Joe Costello: Plenty of beer on board.