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Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I was trying not to fall into that trap by giving an illustration. I hoped the Ceann Comhairle might see it as such. My point is that this time last year, in regard to the last report, the Taoiseach told me we could not possibly have a metro as, to use his words: "it would soak up the whole capital programme for the State for the next ten years". I just wonder if the next progress report will...

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Classes are still big.

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: You promised it.

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: There is inequality.

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I asked what the Taoiseach meant a year ago.

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: What about the metro?

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Government found more money.

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Is it cheaper?

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Does the Taoiseach agree that the annual progress report we are discussing is, in many ways, a reinvention of the programme for Government? It is the latest manifestation of that programme as it was at that time. It has been subject to many changes to the extent that the programme for Government is a moveable feast. For example, the Luas did not join up in 1998, but is due to do so under the...

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Will the Taoiseach elaborate on whether the progress report we are talking about is more of a reinvention of the programme for Government, which is not to be believed?

Physical Education Facilities. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her response to calls from the National Heart Alliance for schools to play a crucial role in terms of promoting a healthy diet and adequate physical exercise for children; if she will reintroduce the sports equipment grant and ban the sale of sugary fatty energy-dense food from schools. [33077/05]

Physical Education Facilities. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I thank the Minister for her reply but I ask her to take account of what needs to be done as well as what is being done. The National Heart Alliance has called on the Department of Education and Science to take a lead role in tackling childhood obesity. The alliance should be pushing an open door in approaching the Minister with suggestions in this area, given that one in five children are...

Physical Education Facilities. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am sure the Minister is not casting aspersions on the Minister for Transport over the lack of safe routes to school, though that is a matter to be resolved between Cabinet colleagues. During my time as a teacher, and perhaps during the Minister's time also, milk was provided in schools. There is a need to liaise with other Departments to provide healthier foods at schools in an attempt to...

Physical Education Facilities. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: That is a good start.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to allow the various Ministers responsible to make full statements to the House on the circumstances surrounding the abandonment of 13 eastern European periwinkle pickers on Colt Island off Skerries and if they will outline the Government's response to calls from the Green Party, SIPTU and many others for a full inquiry into this...

Genetically Modified Organisms. (3 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I tried to do so by way of Standing Order 31 several times before the end of last month. This matter is urgent, particularly since we are now in November. I asked that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, implement the safeguard clause provided for in EU Directive...

Genetically Modified Organisms. (3 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Ireland might have persuaded them.

Written Answers — European Defence Agency: European Defence Agency (3 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received the report presented to the EU by the centre for strategic and international studies, European Defence integration, which is due to be debated in the EU in October 2005 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32048/05]

Written Answers — Sustainable Development Strategy: Sustainable Development Strategy (3 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 313: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to abolish Comhar, the national sustainable development partnership; if not, when he intends to fill the post of chairman, which has been vacant since June 2004; and when new members will be appointed as the term of office of most of the previous members expired in May 2005. [32272/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (3 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 314: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to contest to the end the case brought before the European Court of Justice against Ireland for requiring a €20 fee for making submissions regarding a development which is covered by the EIA directive. [32273/05]