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Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: We will be back here again on the matter.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach might consider allowing statements and questions on this important issue. He is correct that fundamental issues have been raised with regard to Irish aviation.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: It is not satisfactory that, for example, Deputy Shortall is being told she has to keep quiet.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: I am asking whether time can be provided.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: I am asking whether we can have time today for statements and questions on what the Taoiseach himself described as a fundamental issue, in order to ensure we will have answers.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: It is important for the Taoiseach to reply.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: It is not satisfactory——

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: There is no difficulty in allowing the Taoiseach to answer ten questions and then allowing others to proceed.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: The Chair knows that is not satisfactory.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: What this Deputy wishes for, on behalf of the Labour Party, is full accountability. We were promised full accountability by the Taoiseach and were promised final accountability by the Progressive Democrats. We have received neither. Instead, we have the truth dripping day by day because the media is giving it to us. That is what is happening. The Taoiseach had plenty of time to tell us...

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: We want to talk about the health service and crime levels, but until the Taoiseach comes out in a forthright manner and is honest and complete in his answers, these issues will continue to arise. Truth will win out in the end, no matter how long it takes.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: Question 124: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will set up a task force within his Department to examine the possible regulation of the planning status of adult entertainment venues and shops and if such regulation can be achieved through the planning code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30901/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: Question 202: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of which parts of the Aarhus Convention Agreement and its associated EU Directives 2003/4/EC and 2003/35/EC have been ratified or transposed into Irish law to date; if he will set out for each part of the Aarhus Convention Agreement and its associated EU Directives 2003/4/EC and 2003/35/EC which...

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: I wish to share time with Deputy Burton. I welcome this important debate. The work of the Comptroller and Auditor General is vital for ensuring good governance as it provides a reality check, particularly for a Government whose hallmark is profligacy and waste. It also shows the gulf that can open between ministerial rhetoric and ministerial practice and nowhere is that gulf more evident...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: In 2003, we passed the Public Health (Tobacco) Act. The provision regarding the sale of cigarettes in packs of ten was not implemented on Monday. Surely the Taoiseach will accept it is inexcusable to have legislation passed by the House and secondary legislation compiled, but when it comes to the very simple measures to protect public health, they simply do not happen because of pressure...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: Is public policy determined by the Government or by cigarette companies that want to make profits?

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: That is exactly my point. The Act included a measure to prevent the sale of cigarettes in packs of ten. That provision was due to come into force on Monday. It is to protect young people. However, the Government has not done it and has buckled to the power of cigarette companies——

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: ——to determine Government policy on public health.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: But it is not working.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Liz McManus: That is exactly what happened.