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Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism is presiding and tourism comes under his remit. While vast amounts are spent on marketing, the country is still in a right state in terms of litter.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Yes, I am tracing the background. I ask for the same leeway that was given to the European Commissioner yesterday.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I had the record of the House corrected on this issue when the Tánaiste said——

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I am asking about promised legislation. I am conscious of the need to introduce refundable bottles and cans under the packaging directive.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: When will legislation be introduced? It would halve the litter problem overnight if it was introduced.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: There is litter still and loads of money is being poured down the drain. It will still be a kip.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter which I have raised previously in the House but will raise again now in the presence of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue: the need for the Minister to address the skewed priorities of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism which allocates an embarrassing 37% of its...

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: A good many shipments later.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: The debate on transport is a sham.

Order of Business. (11 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Put a fiver on the 3.10.

Leaders' Questions. (10 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: It would be far better to deal with the paymasters.

Leaders' Questions. (10 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: We need to take on the speculators.

Leaders' Questions. (10 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: It is a valid point, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions. (10 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: That money is helping to increase the profits of the building industry.

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (9 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Finance if over 65s will have their SSIA tax waived, in line with the situation that pertains with the DIRT waiver; if this issue was advertised sufficiently in advance of the SSIA scheme; if a non-waiver means that the advantages enjoyed by the over 65s in saving compared with younger people are effectively negated; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (9 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on transferring the responsibility for the public consultation process on Weston Aerodrome from the Irish Aviation Authority to another independent body in order to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the final adjudication. [17431/06]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (9 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Transport if a precedent exists whereby a State agency, not being a local authority with decision making powers on planning, will seek submissions as part of a public consultation process into the development of an airport and adjudicate on same, while at the same time being a member of the group which formulated the original proposal; his views on the...

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Defence the capabilities and military personnel which will be made available to an EU battle group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17183/06]

Overseas Missions. (9 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the meeting of representatives from his Department with their Swedish counterparts in Stockholm on 9 and 10 March 2006 to discuss Ireland joining the Nordic battle group; if there have been further consultations with the Swedish Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17182/06]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (4 May 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 18: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that almost three quarters of recyclable material is recycled abroad; and if he has satisfied himself with the recycling certification system of exported recyclable material, particularly material ultimately exported outside the EU. [16643/06]