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Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: There is democracy on this side of the House.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: This relates to the decentralisation programme. It is not acceptable to us if this is going to become a pattern of runaway costs for decentralisation based on a flawed policy and lack of thought.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I am opposed to it becoming a habit and pattern that we have Revised Estimates to give more money to the decentralisation programme. We were originally told it would cost a certain amount but it now looks like being a runaway cost. Will the Taoiseach tell us whether this will be a pattern or is it a one-off occurrence?

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is interesting to look at the list of promised legislation just published, particularly the date given for the charities regulation Bill. Is this Bill likely to be published in the term of this Government or of any Fianna Fáil-led Government? I have laid a bet to the effect that it will not be published under Fianna Fáil. Is my money safe?

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It is interesting. The Taoiseach needs to respond given that his party is engaged in charitable fundraising for itself.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: It has been waiting 15 years.

School Staffing. (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Gabhaim buíochas don Cheann Comhairle as deis a thabhairt dom labhairt faoi seo. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit fosta. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter. Many teaching posts in the special needs education sector are filled by post-primary teachers and untrained personnel. The sector suffers a high turnover of staff because many teachers find they are not suited for,...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which a decision will be made on the possible commissioning of a new runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9741/05]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out an analysis of the benefits that may accrue from the introduction of car sharing clubs; if he will consider allocating a number of car parking spaces available to his Department for the use of such car club vehicles, both for official travel uses during the week and personal use at the weekend. [9742/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Fáiltím roimh dhíospóireacht ar bith mar gheall ar an Gharda Síochána, agus go mórmhór roimh an athbhreithniú atá i gceist ag an mBille seo. Is beag is fiúé, faraor, gan acmhainní. Caithfimid acmhainní a phlé agus muid ag caint ar athbhreithniú ar bith. Tá mé tar éis teacht ón gCoiste Oideachais agus Eolaíochta, áit a bhfuil an Teachta Hoctor chomh maith. Bhíomar ag...

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I do not want to prevent the Minister from answering, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: I would like clarification of the Government's promise on the date for a referendum on the EU constitution. In today's newspapers the Government announced the launch of a new website and there is reference to a referendum in autumn of next year. Is there clarity on the Government side as to when the referendum will be held? On promised legislation, and to tie in with that, will the defence...

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Deputy is asking about promised legislation.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: The Deputy asked about promised legislation.

Written Answers — EU Conventions: EU Conventions (23 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 27: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason Ireland has failed to join 31 other European states in ratifying the Council of Europe's 1997 Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9445/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 38: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the Health Service Executive working group on cystic fibrosis services, which was set up after a report labelled CF services as dangerous will report to her; her views on whether the analysis of the initial report is accurate; and if, in the meantime, she intends to act on the recommendations of the initial report....

Written Answers — Carcinogenic Products: Carcinogenic Products (23 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement on the recent food scare caused by the use of Sudan Red 1 in a variety of foods; and the measures which have been introduced to safeguard against these types of incidents. [6983/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to eliminate inequities in the forestry grant system such as the discrepancy in the rate of premium and the fact that forestry organisations are not interested in holdings under three hectares; her views on whether more smallholders would opt to plant trees if these inequities were eliminated; and if she will make a...

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Where is the Minister going?

Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Mar 2005)

Trevor Sargent: Ar dtús báire ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a gabháil leis na Teachtaí as Fine Gael, Páirtí an Lucht Oibre, Sinn Féin agus An Páirtí Sóisialach agus leis na Teachtaí Neamhspleácha a labhair ar son an Bille seo agus a thug tacaíocht don Bhille. Even if this Bill needs to be amended, those parties are supporting it. That is in the spirt of the legislation introduced by Deputy Boyle,...