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Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: It relates to the conduct of the Tánaiste in this House.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: I would like to place it on the record.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: If the Tánaiste persists with putting libellous comments on the record of this House, we will interact with that in the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: I am sure the Deputy will have some problems with us.

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the volume of genetically modified produce and seeds imported here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40579/06]

Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: What is the current status of the ombudsman amendment Bill, which is currently in section B of the Government's legislative programme? If it is put in section A by the next time the programme is produced, the Government will have until the beginning of the Easter session to produce such a Bill and it would be unlikely to be debated in the House. Can the Tánaiste also give a general...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (30 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Finance the statutory processes involved in the appointment of chairs and board members to bodies (details supplied); and the legislative origin of these procedures. [40977/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the statutory procedures involved in the appointment of chairs and board members to bodies (details supplied); and the legislative origin of these procedures. [40976/06]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (30 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the policy on recreational space per pupil in new and existing schools; if sanction from her Department is required to reduce such space for parking; and the policy on parking for teachers working in pay parking areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40978/06]

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (30 Nov 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the policy on the use of mobile phones by teachers and pupils in primary schools. [40979/06]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (5 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in implementing the 33 recommendations from the fluoridation forum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41443/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the intentions she has of expanding the teen parent support programme throughout the country. [37660/06]

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: He is looking for further information.

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: Producing a Kazakhstan.

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: A story teller in Cork city would tell his audience about his humble beginnings. He would say that his family had nothing growing up and the neighbours had nothing but there seemed to be an awful lot of nothing to share. Despite him not being a particularly useful storyteller, he might have made a good economist. If one changes the story to refer to a man who has it all, a Minister for...

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: We know the money will come from that source when we see next year's receipts. The Government speaks about helping small businesses and my party has been promoting this agenda for several years. Several measures proposed today may see the light of day. I have to put in a qualification as we have seen many recent budget speeches where the Minister for Finance has announced initiatives that...

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: If I was to put a shade on where this Government is, it would probably be a shade of green that is not green at all. It would really be blue.

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: With regard to environmental measures, it is a turquoise budget. It does not come close to tackling the environment needs in this country and the measures we should take. There are approximately €300 million in expenditure measures in the budget, committed to by the Government, and 10% of the money, €30 million, will be spent on either existing or new initiatives to meet many of our...

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: If there was any sense of propriety within the Government, the measures should be put in place.

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Dan Boyle: The Government is sending out signals to people who care about the environment that it is prepared to do something for it, but more particularly it is looking over its shoulder to friends and supporters to ensure nothing happens at all. If that will be a continuation of business as usual, the Minister and Government can keep it.