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Departmental Expenditure. (9 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: Will the Taoiseach comment on current and future spending levels for the National Economic and Social Council and the National Economic and Social Forum? There has been criticism recently that this is increasing but there is merit in increasing this funding, as both organisations do valuable work in assessing future trends and the direction of policy for the Government and those who aspire to...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (9 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of urgent public interest, namely, that the Minister for Health and Children explain why the accident and emergency department at Cork University Hospital had put in place yesterday emergency measures that saw the turning away of many patients, described by the hospital consultant for the accident and emergency...

Written Answers — Economic Partnership Agreements: Economic Partnership Agreements (8 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level and nature of consultations his Department has had with priority country governments and business community and civil society regarding their EPA related concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7740/05]

Written Answers — Economic Partnership Agreements: Economic Partnership Agreements (8 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the concerns of priority aid countries were reflected in Ireland's internal EU position on EPAs; if they are catered for in the EU position on EPAs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7741/05]

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: No.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: How can it make its own decisions?

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: Just like in Argentina last November.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: That is a projection.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: That projection applies in the event of a malfunction.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: I seek the adjournment of the business of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of urgent public importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to account for the impact on services of the presented resignation of a consultant oncologist from Cork University Hospital, the frustration caused by the failure to develop a dedicated cancer unit at the...

Industrial Development. (3 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. I also thank the Minister for attending and giving this issue the serious consideration it deserves. This decision by the Government has enormous implications for future industrial policy in Ireland. It demands an immediate response for those of us who need to know the future direction of Government industrial policy. The...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason he opposed the initiative by his EU colleagues, including France, Germany, the Presidency and the Commission to introduce an aviation fuel tax to fund poverty relief in Sub-Saharan Africa. [7059/05]

Banking Sector Regulation. (3 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: In light of the recent takeover of National Irish Bank by Danske Bank, is the Minister confident, with the change of ownership and whatever alteration in management might have taken place since, that corporate responsibility for the malfeasance that occurred in that bank will be properly prosecuted and that individuals in the new company will not slip through the net?

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: Without wishing to pre-empt any decision the Ceann Comhairle might make later on a Private Notice Question, will time be made available in the House in the near future for a debate on the recommendations of the enterprise strategy group which is meant to deal with the area of research and development, and the question of supporting indigenous industry and becoming less reliant--——

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: It has been referred to in the House and has been requested. Has the request been acceded to.

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: It was requested at a Whips meeting. I ask for an opinion.

Written Answers — Veterinary Medicines Regulations: Veterinary Medicines Regulations (2 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she will take to prevent the veterinary medicines regulations legislation from increasing the cost base of veterinary care for farmers here. [6977/05]

Written Answers — Transport of Livestock: Transport of Livestock (2 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she can take and the advice she can give to a person (details supplied) who is being refused ferry transportation for a car and trailer to import a top sire from Britain and a female from another top herd and if the licence given to the ferry company covers all animals or horses only. [6976/05]

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: That is all for roads.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Dan Boyle: It is not underway.