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Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: If her name was Blunkett, would she still be in office?

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: He was found out.

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: No competition was held for the post.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent work of the National Security Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25210/05]

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Has the Taoiseach had an opportunity to respond to or analyse in detail the comment of a leading Islamic radical, Mr. Anjum Choudhury, in Trinity College last week that Ireland was a target for al-Qaeda due to Shannon Airport's role in the United States's occupation of Iraq? Does he believe it is high time to change policy and address the current lack of inspections of aircraft at Shannon...

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I will not pursue the question. Has the Taoiseach had an opportunity to respond to Mr. Choudhury's comments by ensuring that the National Security Committee instructs the authorities to carry out aircraft inspections? While I appreciate he cannot, for obvious reasons, discuss in detail the activities of the committee, will Mr. Choudhury's comments receive a response? Will the National...

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I understand the tender for this project has been put on hold. If we are serious about national security, surely simple matters should be done correctly and we should examine what we can do rather than worrying about what we cannot do. I see no evidence that this is the case. May Deputies ask about inspections of aircraft at Shannon Airport and the tender pertaining to Irish passports?

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach indicate whether a response will be made to Mr. Choudhury's comments or will they be simply dismissed?

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus last met; and when it is next due to meet. [30211/05]

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Is there a prospect of this sub-committee coming out of retirement or is it in abeyance? In the event of a full business plan being developed by Aer Lingus, the Government may need to re-form the sub-committee. As the peak in oil prices continues to bite, the need may arise for the Government to address its overall aviation policy. Will the sub-committee have a role in such a situation, aside...

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Is the Taoiseach willing to accede to the request made earlier for a debate on Aer Lingus, given that the related Oireachtas committee has been stood down? We should take an overview of the current position of Aer Lingus and the company's development. With regard to promised legislation, does the Taoiseach still wish to pursue the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill, given that he has acted...

Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is nine months old. I am asking for a review.

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the sideways move of Mr. Barry McSweeney, as he was described in the Government's statement, rather than as Dr. Barry McSweeney. Can the Taoiseach explain the newly-created role of chief science adviser, and how the appointee has been moved to another newly-created role, at the same pay, as research co-ordinator in the Department of Communications, Marine and...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: ——tells the Prime Minister exactly where he is going wrong, publically and in no uncertain terms. To prevent a recurrence of this problem, can we have an audit of all Government appointee qualifications, given that the Civil Service Commission did not have a role in this particular appointment? Are any other applicants interested in the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural...

Written Answers — Cross-Border Smuggling: Cross-Border Smuggling (15 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to ensure smuggling of cattle in the Border counties is eradicated in view of the recent discovery of calves wandering on a road near Ballybofey on 12 October 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33761/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (15 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the guarantees which can be given to farmers here that genetically modified oilseed rape animal feed due to be imported here will not germinate and cross contaminate other brassica crops, ending farm livelihoods which depend on genetically modified free production. [34228/05]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (15 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the guarantees she can give to Irish farmers that genetically modified oilseed rape animal feed due to be imported here will not germinate and cross contaminate other brassica crops, ending farm livelihood's which depend on GM free production. [34475/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 217: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the case being put by parents and friends at a school (details supplied) which is seeking the appointment of speech and occupational therapists which are needed in the school; and her willingness to accede to this request. [33888/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will support the removal of VAT on investments in renewable energy projects, in order to make it a more attractive proposition for farmers to convert to domestic biofuel boilers, and to install solar panels. [34398/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether community-based alternative energy projects in rural areas would benefit by the extension of the business expansion scheme to cover such projects; and if he would support such a move. [34399/05]