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Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if an assurance will be given that the moratorium on clearfelling in catchments with Margaritifera will remain until an appropriate assessment has been undertaken under Article 6 (3) of the Habitats Directive and that the opinion of the general public will be obtained as part of this process. [18890/06]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the review of forestry legislation will include review of the principle object of Coillte Teo, which is defined in the Forestry Act 1988 as to carry on the business of forestry on a commercial basis, in view of the fact that this country has assured the United Nations and the European Commission that it is practising sustainable...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if environmental non-governmental organisations will have direct representation nominated by themselves on the consultative group for the review of forestry legislation being undertaken by her forest service. [18892/06]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will make the full and complete minutes of the Consultative Group on Forestry Legislation publicly available on her Department's website. [18893/06]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the outcome of examinations being carried out on the question of Coillte becoming included as an organisation covered by Freedom of Information legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18916/06]

Food Safety. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: When I hear the Garda talk for example of estimating that only some 10% of cocaine brought in is intercepted, I wonder if there is a similar estimate in this area. Can the Minister give a percentage? What training is provided by the Department of Agriculture and Food for Customs and Excise officers and gardaí who are also at points of entry? I am sure the officials in the Department are not...

Noxious Weeds. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: That was a fascinating reply from the Minister. I can imagine him pulling thistles.

Noxious Weeds. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Given that the last prosecution was in 1988, there is probably a need for a review, whether that is of the fines or of the context in which the legislation was framed. The threat to farm productivity condition should also be reviewed. Farming has changed significantly and farm tourism is now a large part of diversification. Will the Minister acknowledge that the giant hogweed appears in...

Genetically Modified Organisms. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans in relation to the opposition from most farmers, especially those in the horticultural sector, to an introduction of genetically modified seed, crops or animals to Ireland and of the genetically modified organism trial planned for a farm (details supplied) in County Meath; if her attention has been drawn to the unanimous vote...

Genetically Modified Organisms. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I expected that answer from the Minister of State and I thank him for it. However, I have to ask whether he would be so sanguine about co-existence if we were discussing foot-and-mouth disease.

Genetically Modified Organisms. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I know we are not but if we were talking about co-existence in one area where there was foot-and-mouth disease and another area where we wanted to keep it out, I do not think the Minister of State would be so sanguine about the issue. I know the Minister of State's reply is probably as up to date as possible but I have a leak of information from the World Trade Organisation ruling which...

Genetically Modified Organisms. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am asking whether the Minister will encourage farmers to put those GM-free notices on their farm gates so they will be able to ensure their wishes are upheld.

Genetically Modified Organisms. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: As regards co-existence, I would argue that the Irish Sea is the only satisfactory buffer one can stand over scientifically when it comes to the pollen we are talking about.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Tá áthas orm deis a fháillabhairt ar an mBille Fuinnimh (Forálacha Ilghnéitheacha) 2006. Ba mhaith liom mo chuid ama a roinnt le mo chara, an Teachta Gogarty. Is ceart féachaint siar agus ansin chun cinn. For many years, we have known about the limitations of the types of energy we use. Media reports date back decades and 1973 was the start of a real debate on the finite nature of the...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: On the same matter, but on the Order of Business, if the use of the word "steal" does not reflect the Tánaiste's perspective on the matter, does the statement made by Deputy Glennon on the radio this morning, when he implied that the word "steal" was used as a noun and Aer Lingus was, therefore, being sold for a pittance or was going for a song, reflect her perspective? Perhaps she will...

Death of Staff Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: On behalf of the Green Party I wish to express my shock on hearing of the sudden death of Ms Breda Courtney. It is particularly sad given that the quiet, professional and methodical way in which Ms Courtney carried out her work would not have drawn comment because she was so professional. It is at a time such as this, when she is not here to appreciate it, that people are reminded of the high...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: No. While we appreciate the opportunity to speak on the motion, we must record our opposition to the way in which the arrangements have been made which sees a number of party leaders, myself included, not being given the opportunity of meeting Prime Minister Howard of Australia. That is at variance with precedent. I recall meeting on the same basis as other party leaders, Prime Minister Blair...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: How does one exercise the right of reply?

Written Answers — Workplace Fatalities: Workplace Fatalities (17 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the 20 per cent increase in workplace fatalities in 2005, he intends to implement the recommendations made by the law Reform Commission in 2005 for a new statutory offence of corporate manslaughter. [18474/06]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (17 May 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on establishing a commission on crime and punishment to identify the factors causing crime and to update and develop measures to address those factors taking into account international best practice in penal systems including the measures developed to rehabilitate offenders; if he will ensure that this includes...