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Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to the recent High Court decision on court action taken by a garda (details supplied), the action he proposes to take with the garda where they were required to resign from the force by the Garda Síochána complaints tribunal in June 1998; the cost of the court action to the State; if the garda will be asked to...

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the recent explosions and blaze in England, and the inadequacy of the emergency services to deal with such an event there, which makes one wonder if the Irish emergency services would have the training and resources to deal with such an event if it happened at the fuel storage...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Unlike the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform I have confidence in the judicial process. Is it not more correct for the wording under No. a19 to refer to the Minister's suitability to hold office, rather than to any member of the public who has not been charged or brought to court, and is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proved otherwise?

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: If this topic is to be debated in the way the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform wishes, it will rub salt in the wounds of an injustice he has perpetrated. Will the Ceann Comhairle reflect on this and allow the Government to amend the wording and focus on the reason for this debate, namely, to allow the Minister explain himself, not anybody else, and not to accuse or charge anybody...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach is hiding behind the Ceann Comhairle's gown.

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Given that my matter was not accepted under Standing Order 31, will a review of emergency procedures in the event of a disaster such as that at Hemel Hempsted be part of the promised national oil reserves agency Bill? I seek some amnesty and clemency for the lady protesting outside the gates of Leinster House given the suffering she has experienced. The Green Party will write to the Committee...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: While I am aware of that, my party will write to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Government-Church Dialogue. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in establishing dialogue between the Government, churches and faith communities announced by the Government in December 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36688/05]

Government-Church Dialogue. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Given that it is one year since the announcement of this proposal for Government and inter-faith dialogue, will the Taoiseach indicate the number of submissions received to date? Is it his intention to publish those submissions? He has stated on previous occasions that meetings to date with various church bodies have taken place on an ad hoc basis. He also stated it has been the practice that...

Government-Church Dialogue. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach publish his submission?

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the contacts he has had with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, or the British Government regarding new legislation introduced in the UK by the Northern Ireland Secretary, Mr. Peter Hain, permitting an amnesty for on-the-run terrorist suspects; the implications for legislation in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36691/05]

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent contacts he has had with the US Administration. [37989/05]

Diplomatic Representations. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach accept much greater consultation is needed before moving on the sensitive issue of on-the-runs and exemptions of security force members from trials? Other countries have developed merits around truth and reconciliation commissions, such as the truth for amnesty formula in South Africa, all of which have worked well. Have these been referred to in his discussions on the...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach referred to the passport system which I understand is under the remit of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Is the Taoiseach aware of a wider web of intrigue that goes further? He said the Government will be represented by the Minister. Is this the Government's initiative rather than that of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform or is the Taoiseach suggesting that...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach has basically said, without saying so in words, that there is no threat to the State. So, that was a trumped up statement anyway. How can the Taoiseach defend a Minister who, quite clearly, does not approve of people throwing into the public domain facts that have not been proven in court? He said on 4 September 2003 to Pat Kenny on RTE: "I am not supposed to just throw out into...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach is defending the Minister when he does something for which the Minister would have somebody else in court and on whom he would impose a five-year jail sentence. This is inexplicable. Is it not important that the Taoiseach answer the very strong charge that the Centre for Public Inquiry was on the tail of the Government regarding the sale of the Thornton prison site? The European...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Where is the trial?

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Where is the tribunal?

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her stance on genetically modified food; if Ireland is becoming a genetically modified-free zone; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38446/05]

Written Answers — Animal Levies: Animal Levies (8 Dec 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on requests by the ICSA (details supplied) that she instigate an industry-wide examination of charges and deductions applied at meat plants on slaughtered cattle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38445/05]