Results 4,301-4,320 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent
- Regulatory Reform. (16 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the OECD report on regulatory reform recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23516/04]
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: It is unacceptable to members of the parties which form the Technical Group that they are excluded from consideration for No. 13, which relates to the appointment of an ordinary Member to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. The 25 Members to whom I refer are not represented on the commission. I ask that the Ceann Comhairle, who represents all Members of the House, take that on board. At...
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: If a humanitarian attitude were adopted, it might allow an opportunity to remark on the measures needed to alleviate some of the suffering in Falluja. However, I will not comment on that matter at this stage. I understand Deputy Kenny's reasons for seeking a debate on Northern Ireland. The Taoiseach stated that he would keep in touch with the party leaders. Will he make a formal arrangement...
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: The coastal zone management Bill was withdrawn. It was felt that it would be better to incorporate it into the marine service Bill. I understand it is not possible to indicate when the latter will be published.
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: I am asking a question on the legislation. Matters relating to the marine appear to be continually placed on the long finger. Will the Taoiseach indicate when the legislation will be forthcoming?
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: It was the Taoiseach who introduced the small team.
- Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will be able to provide new finance capital to Aer Lingus to part finance the purchase of new aircraft. [26889/04]
- Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will make a decision regarding the proposed first stage of the Dublin metro. [26888/04]
- Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Transport when he proposes to implement effectively the promise made in the programme for Government that investment will take place in expanding the national network of cycleways in order to encourage more persons to cycle and to promote cycling as a safe and healthy mode of travel. [22630/04]
- Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: Given newspaper reports, what is the responsibility of the Chief Whip in regard to IT matters? The Minister for Education and Science is known as the e-Minister. While she did not announce it in the Dáil, is the Chief Whip doing this job? I want to clarify this because the information is in the newspapers but has not been announced in the House.
- Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: On promised legislation, the Foyle and Carlingford fisheries Bill, which deals with areas north and south of the Border, a date is not indicated. I asked about this matter during questions to the Taoiseach but did not receive a reply. The register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children also arises in the context of the North-South Ministerial Council. Until the...
- Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: From time to time I have mentioned a truth and reconciliation commission. Is the Taoiseach aware of the interest expressed by the Independent Monitoring Commission in how such a commission has come into being in post-conflict situations in different parts of the world? Was there any discussion of, or reference to, such a commission at the meeting in Leeds Castle? Would the Taoiseach look into...
- Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: What about the register of persons considered unsafe to work with children?
- Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: Why is it uncertain?
- Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach his Department's legislative programme for the remainder of 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22468/04]
- Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: On a point of order, the Taoiseach has been asked about legislative priorities. Are we to understand from his reply that legislation from other Departments is not a priority, even in terms of wanting it to be enacted?
- Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: I appreciate that but as Taoiseach he has an overall responsibility which goes beyond that.
- Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: The spirit of the question was certainly not to confine it to the reply that has been given.
- Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: I repeat my question whether there is any procedure in this House for asking the Taoiseach about matters for which the Government has overall responsibility but which may not strictly be the responsibility of the Department of the Taoiseach. Is such a question ruled out under Standing Orders and if so, what is the avenue available to us?
- Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)
Trevor Sargent: I did not ask for an example. If the House is to deal with the legislative programme as it stands, with 11 out of 19 bills on the B list now promised for 2005 instead of 2004, is that not something for which the Taoiseach has responsibility?