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Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Luas is being extended, a new metro system is being planned and carriageways are being built all over the country.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: We are becoming a modern country with modern infrastructure thanks to the excellent programmes introduced by this Government.

Written Answers — Awards System: Awards System (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: A National Presidential Citizens Awards system was one of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Taskforce on Active Citizenship which I was pleased to launch on 28 March last. The Report was prepared following extensive consultation and research carried out by the Taskforce since its establishment in April 2006. Copies of the Report have been placed in the Oireachtas Library....

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The advice of the Office of the Attorney General is that the judgment in this case relates to the Animal Remedies Act, 1993. Whether the judgment has implications for other legislation is under review. However, the case has no implications for the regulations made under the European Communities Act, 1972, or the related legislation recently passed by these Houses.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Following a detailed examination of increases in both the volume and complexity of the work of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, an additional 28 posts were sanctioned in January 2007. This increase brings the total authorised staffing complement of the Director's Office to 202. The necessary additional funding to meet the costs of these posts was added to the DPP's Vote...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Under the direction of the Programme Manager, the primary function of the Special Advisers is to monitor, facilitate and help secure the achievement of Government objectives and to ensure effective coordination in the implementation of the Programme for Government. They are also tasked with giving me advice and keeping me informed on a wide range of issues, including business, financial,...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Following a meeting on Thursday, 19 April, agreement has now been reached with the State Solicitors Association. This follows intensive negotiations between the State parties and the Association. It is expected that local State Solicitors will sign the new contracts by the end of this week allowing for the service to transfer to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions as...

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 16, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of proposed planning scheme for Poolbeg Peninsula, back from committee; No. 22, Criminal Justice Bill 2007 — Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage——

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: ——No. 17, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann——

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: ——of the air transport agreement between the European Community and the United States of America. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders that (1) the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. tonight and business shall be interrupted on the conclusion of No. 17; (2) No. 16 shall be decided without debate; (3) the proceedings on the resumed Report Stage and Final Stage of...

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: No.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: At least.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: On that matter, I told the Deputy that the Government got legal advice that there was no difficulty. On the first question, I told Deputy Rabbitte that tenders are due to be submitted to the HSE by 17 May. I cannot understand how he read that to mean the election date. I want to clarify what I said.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The register of persons considered unsafe to work with children is to give effect to the recommendations of the child protection joint working group. The legislation arises out of the North-South Ministerial Council. The issue the Bill deals with will be dealt with under the proposals for the upcoming children referendum.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Does this not fall under the heading of repetition?

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I stated to Deputy Gormley, who raised the issue, that the register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children was to give effect to the recommendations of the child protection joint working group. The legislation arises out of the North-South Ministerial Council. The issues in respect of the Bill will be dealt with under the proposals for the upcoming children referendum.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Both Bills are listed for 2007.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: That is exactly the one.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: 2007.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The Charities Bill has been published.