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Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I move amendment No. 3: To delete all words from and including "promote all-Ireland" in the fifth paragraph and substitute the following: "—promote the full development of strands one, two and three of the Agreement so that decisions in relation to North-South as well as East-West and Northern concerns are taken on a sustainable basis at the lowest effective level and in a way that respects...

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is a political football, as the Minister of State well knows. Everybody in this country has particular regard for the sacrifice that took place in 1916 and its important effect on our history. My family would have known the Pearse brothers from 1912 and many in this Chamber would have a particular wish to be involved in 1916 commemoration ceremonies.

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Because Fianna Fáil has decided the ceremonies are an Ard-Fheis device to rally its troops and try to out-do the Sinn Féin Party. People will see it for what it is. If Fianna Fáil was serious about the 1916 commemoration, rather than turning it into a political football it would have established a cross-party forum to establish a consensus on how all parties and Independents in the House,...

Irish Unification: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: While the peace process cannot be a cold house for Unionists, neither should it be for Opposition parties. As Dublin Castle no longer hosts the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation, it is in effect a cold house for Opposition parties. This must be resolved if the Government is serious about inclusiveness and bringing Unionists on board in future governance. How can the Dáil agree to this...

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am not sure whether the Taoiseach is talking about a can of oil or legislation to get all the agencies to work together. Can we have clarity with regard to the promised legislation required for the implementation of the Transport 21 plan announced yesterday? Is a new Bill planned that will not be called the greater Dublin area land use and transport authority Bill? The Minister referred to...

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The matter of fees for solicitors and senior counsel does arise in the House. The Taoiseach stated the matter will have to be brought to the House.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The spending of public money and a promise by the Taoiseach to bring a matter to the House is a matter for the Order of Business. He promised to bring it to the House.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I ask the Taoiseach to comply with his promise.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Which legislation?

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It was the Taoiseach's decision.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the entire cost to the State to date of the Moriarty tribunal; the estimate of future costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25209/05]

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach has indicated that the goalposts have been moved again. The conclusion date of 11 January has been put back. Can he estimate how long the Moriarty tribunal will continue, based on current information? Will he clarify the situation as regards the unforeseen circumstances, given the unacceptable cost that is involved, since the inquiry is about corruption within the political...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is becoming increasingly clear that the Taoiseach must not simply come into the House and say he is pushing back the date on which the new rates kick in. On 22 June, he said that if there was to be any change in the coming into force of the new fees by 11 January 2006, he would bring the matter back before the House. This is something that cannot be passed off with the reply that the date...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: ——at an expensive rate? A sum of €213,000 is the new rate and that is a reduced, bargain rate given the new rates being proposed for a senior counsel. Much money has still to be paid out.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Blackmail, in other words.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach has given in to it.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The House has not approved it. The Taoiseach said he would bring the decision to the House.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach said it would come before the House. The House has not approved——

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am simply calling for order in the House.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach said he would bring that decision before the House. The House has not approved moving that date back.