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University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I move amendment No. 13: In page 3, to delete lines 12 to 18 and substitute the following: "3.—(1) The governing authority of the College shall ensure that the aims for the operation and development of the College set out in each strategic development plan prepared after the commencement of this section shall include the provision of a wide range of academic courses through the medium of...

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I agree with the point made by Deputy Enright. If one does 11 years of compulsory Irish, one is in generally left with the cúpla focal. Some 38% of people say they can speak Irish, but figures show that only 3% speak it daily or 5% weekly. This indicates an endemic problem with the teaching of Irish in schools. The Green Party does not support any moves to take away the compulsory element of...

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Irish graduates.

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Ar son an Chomhaontais Ghlais, fáiltím roimh an Bhille seo. The Green Party adheres to the principle of the Bill. I have met the college authorities and I support the Bill wholeheartedly. I have tabled an amendment which I believe will strengthen the Irish ethos of the legislation. If this proves to be unacceptable to the Minister, however, I will be happy to proceed on the basis that it is...

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Fair enough. Deputy Kenny may like to clarify that later.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (8 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when consultations will commence between his Department, local agencies and county development boards in relation to the application for volunteering funding submitted under the Cohesion Fund. [4347/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (8 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on progress being made on the proposed improvements to pier infrastructure which are to compensate for the cancellation of a cable car project on Inishbiggle, County Mayo. [4348/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the appeal for family reunification for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4732/06]

Written Answers — Anti-Competitive Practices: Anti-Competitive Practices (7 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has had communication regarding recent accusations of anti-competitiveness in the cement industry; if his Department has had communication with the European Commission regarding this matter in view of the fines levied against a German cement cartel in 2003. [4129/06]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (7 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the recent spate of factory closures, he intends to implement a monitoring system to establish the detailed reasons for the loss of Irish jobs. [4126/06]

Written Answers — Voluntary Housing: Voluntary Housing (7 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 547: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the demand among NABCO housing tenants to purchase their houses; the barriers which exist under legislation preventing tenants [i]in situ[/i] for more than ten years purchase these dwellings; his plans to change such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Voluntary Housing: Voluntary Housing (7 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 548: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations housing associations such as NABCO have towards their tenants; if same includes providing copies of end of year accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4228/06]

Forensic Testing. (2 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the safeguards he intends to incorporate into the legislation establishing a DNA database here; if he intends to follow the recommendations provided by the Law Reform Commission in November 2005 in relation to the establishment of such a database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (2 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his position on the EU data retention directive recently passed by the European Parliament; if he intends to take a legal challenge against the EU Commission and Parliament in respect of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3581/06]

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Media reports in the United Kingdom today refer to schoolchildren being able to access pornography on their mobile phones. This brings to mind an issue I have been meaning to raise for some time.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: My question relates to legislation that may be brought before this House. A person who knowingly seeks child pornography on the Internet, looks at it and derives from it whatever sick gratification he can gain, but does not download it and leaves it in the "temporary Internet files" folder——

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: ——can get away with impunity. Members of the forensic team of An Garda Síochána know people are guilty of these activities but cannot prosecute. Are there or does the Tánaiste agree there should be proposals to introduce a child trafficking and pornography amendment Bill to ensure the Garda can track those who actively search for child pornography and utilise it without downloading it?...

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: There are guilty people who are not being prosecuted.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I ask under the terms of Standing Order 31 that this House be adjourned to debate an issue of national importance, namely, the need for this Government to express its full confidence in the Minister for Transport by clarifying its exact position on the M50 tolls issue, the €500 million cost overrun on the M50 widening scheme to date, and the patent lack of a viable public transport...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (1 Feb 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport the role his Department has in the development of a demand management system for the M50 which is due to be introduced within three years of the completion of the first phase of the upgrade of the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3305/06]