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Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: According to reports by tribunals of inquiry and by the Comptroller and Auditor General the Government has given rise to some incredible litanies of mismanagement, misspending and sheer waste. I speak not only of the waste of money but also of the waste of human life. The Tánaiste, as Minister for Health and Children, is aware of the report on alcohol misuse by young people, published in...

Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister is not doing that.

Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It will not work. How long will the Government wait to find that out?

Leaders' Questions. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: My question has not been answered. The Tánaiste did not say how long she will give to test this voluntary code. Does she understand the voluntary code is nothing new? It appears the Tánaiste has been duped by the drinks industry. It is regarded as acceptable for 33% of people under the age of 18 to see advertisements for alcohol products on television. The Government is playing Russian...

Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Green Party also congratulates John Banville. However, everything has been overshadowed by the tragedy in Donegal and the road deaths that are a cause of considerable concern to us all. Action is required to prevent more. I wish to ask about legislation in the following regard. I received a telephone call from a landlord who receives money from social welfare.

Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Regarding promised legislation, rent supplement allowance is being paid into an account, despite the fact that the tenant has left the house which has been sold. The owner continues to receive money in his account from the State and the Department.

Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: When will the Social Welfare Bill be introduced, and will it address what seems like another departmental error that will be blamed on a computer?

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised the question of the security wall with his Israeli counterparts and also the question of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank; the Irish position on these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27060/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had contact with the UN Commission on Human Rights regarding its investigation into the Government's policy of allowing US military and CIA aircraft to use Irish airports and the possible connection of these flights with human rights abuses of prisoners detailed as part of the war on terror; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will initiate a cost benefit analysis prior to further consideration of an additional runway at Dublin Airport as required by the Department of Finance guidelines for projects costing over €50 million and considering that Fingal County Council has indicated that without a metro service between Dublin and Swords via Dublin Airport the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 231: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his planned timetable for the adoption of Directive 2002/3/EC dealing with ozone in ambient air; the results of tests for the past number of years; his views on the trend, frequency, distribution of tests and readings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27256/05]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta Murphy as a cuid ama a roinnt liom chomh maith. Tááthas orm deis a fháil labhairt ar an mBille um Cheartas Coiriúil 2004. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil neart moltaí ann a tháinig ó ghrúpa saineolais agus is fiú iad a phlé. Tuigim go bhfuil siad ag iarraidh an dlí a thabhairt suas chun dáta ar go leor bealaí. Ag an am céanna,...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I ask that the Dáil Éireann be adjourned under Standing Order 31 to analyse the fallout following the decision by the HSE to put the PPARs and FISP computer systems on hold, the cost implications involved and the lessons to be learned before another euro is spent by the HSE or by the Tánaiste on computer systems and consultants.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I second that request and Members will be aware that I asked for that debate under Standing Order 31. In ensuring that we learn lessons from what has happened, I ask the Government to facilitate such a debate.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: On behalf of the Green Party I join the congratulations to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his 44 years in the House and I wish him many more. Given the CMOD meeting on 1 June at which consultants were regarded as having produced work mirroring the work of other consultants, it is important that we would look at the Ministers and Secretaries Act and perhaps include training in computers for...

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I was talking to student nurses yesterday, all of whom are going abroad. In terms of the nurses (amendment) Bill, is there a way we can encourage nurses trained in this country to stay here? We need them.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (5 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance the level of VAT receipts received this year to date; the way in which this compares to the same period in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26556/05]

Written Answers — Oil Prices: Oil Prices (5 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in his analysis, oil prices will continue to rise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26555/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (5 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his pledge to the UN Summit that Ireland will contribute 0.7% of GNP to development aid by 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27161/05]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (5 Oct 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the implications of the French and Dutch referendum results for the EU constitution; the impact on Ireland's planned referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27162/05]