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National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta McGrath as a chuid ama a roinnt liom chomh maith. The media coverage of this legislation has focused on the possibility that it may face legal challenge. I am interested to hear what advice the Minister has taken in that regard. This morning I received a long e-mail which I do not propose to read into the record of the House because it...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Will I be given injury time for the Minister's interjection?

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I ask the Minister to make his points at the conclusion of the debate. I have only ten minutes speaking time, whereas he had 30 minutes.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to make my points. The Minister can respond at the appropriate time. He is appointing himself adjudicator on a matter on which he should not be in an adjudicating position. He has taken a confrontational line from a parliamentary perspective and has acquired a reputation as——

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister's comment proves my point. We are heading for another argument even before I have finished making my point. I will move on to my next point to avoid inviting further intervention. The e-mail I have received, which runs to six pages, gives me to understand that there is a considerable amount of tension, even in the Department, between those who have a remit to protect archaeology...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Nonetheless, I ask the Minister to take into account the perception abroad that the decision did not adhere to proper planning procedures. The issue must be faced and I ask the Minister not to intervene by blocking appeals to An Bord Pleanála. As the body established to adjudicate on planning matters, it is much more expert and qualified than the Minister or any other elected...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I do not wish to take up time by going further into the matter. Costs must be viewed in terms of their proportion of overall costs. The Minister consistently refers to percentages when discussing waste. Archaeological costs, too, must be considered as a percentage of overall costs, in this case road construction costs. We should use percentages rather than figures. The €20 million figure...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Minister should refer to percentages, as he does with waste, when discussing archaeology.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to investigate the Government's continuing failure in key areas such as waste reduction, according the EPA National Waste Database published yesterday, the measures needed for effective waste reduction and the benefits of such a strategy, which would focus on producer responsibility.

Order of Business. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I am sure the Tánaiste is anxious that the partnership talks succeed. In that regard, I ask her to be mindful of the high level of interest in the future of Aer Rianta. The State airports Bill, which is due for publication before the summer recess, might be put on hold while we await the outcome of the talks rather than inflame any views expressed that might not be helpful to the partnership...

Order of Business. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: It is a case of to hell with the consequences.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Green Party also opposes the order for Second Stage of this Bill based on a sincere belief that it is incredibly flawed and its provisions are irresponsible. If the Minister is concerned, as we all are, to ensure that public funds are spent in the most effective way possible, the technology exists to ensure that national monuments are possible to identify at the planning stage before...

Written Answers — Garda Radio Communications: Garda Radio Communications (1 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to improve the Garda radio structure in view of the assertion in the current issue of the [i]Garda Review[/i] that it is on the verge of collapse. [16349/04]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Procedures: Garda Vetting Procedures (1 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to ensure that those who employ part-time and voluntary workers in vulnerable sectors, such as transitional housing, obtain Garda clearance for their staff. [16348/04]

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Looking at promised legislation and taking into account the predictions at lunchtime of a 21 year high in the price of oil——

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: ——of $50 per barrel, I notice that it is not expected to bring forward the petroleum Bill to update the 1960 Act until 2006. Will the urgency of this matter bring forward such legislation any quicker? Is it not time that we gave this matter further priority?

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: On the same matter, a Cheann Comhairle——

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: My comments are in order. Members of the House must be absolutely clear on the constitutionality and probity of the intended procedure in the matter of Judge Brian Curtin. The letter from Judge Curtin's solicitors, as well as comments from members of the media that this may never get off the ground, must be responded to. It is important that Members are clear about the grounds on which we are...

Official Engagements. (1 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Is the Taoiseach aware of the considerable concern and unease among many environmental NGOs at the lack of progress being made in the draft constitution on sustainability? Did last month's decision to insert price stability in Article 1(3) take into account the predictions aired on "The News at One" today that oil will cost $50 a barrel in five to ten years? In the Taoiseach's discussions...

Official Engagements. (1 Jun 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Does price stability not have something to do with oil?