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Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if funding can be granted for the necessary improvements required to allow the ferry from Howth harbour to Ireland's Eye to be allowed to land visitors there; and his views on whether it is an important wildlife and recreational amenity for Dubliners and tourists alike. [14461/04]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 383: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take following his consideration of the consultants' study commissioned in September 2003 to recommend appropriate economic instruments to tackle littering following the findings of the litter monitoring body. [14116/04]

Order of Business. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I appreciate that the measures being discussed, as referred to by the Taoiseach, are in the area of uncharted territory other than in a historical context which does not bear any direct recent historical context. Given the information available to him, will the Taoiseach indicate the types of issues requiring consideration by the Oireachtas? Will Independent Deputies and Senators be included...

Order of Business. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Nobody is defining proportionality.

Maritime Security Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: An Bille um Shlándáil Mhuirí 2004, the Maritime Security Bill 2004, deals with many areas of maritime security including ships and fixed platforms on the continental shelf. It has a wider relevance because it reminds us once again of the major oversight on the part of the Government, many State agencies and the public mind, regarding the importance of maritime security and the potential of...

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I appreciate Deputy Ó Caoláin giving way and, in these exceptional circumstances, I thank him very much. I understand from what the Taoiseach is saying he is not interested in becoming President of the European Commission and is more interested in domestic politics. Given that he said he would remain here to pester us for a long time, does that mean he is looking forward to being an...

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I note the Irish Presidency is trying to soften the mutual defence clause in the EU Constitution by inserting a clause that it will not prejudice the specific character of the security and defence policy of certain member states. Is the Taoiseach reluctant to state this clause does not apply to neutral and non-aligned states? Would it not be simpler to do so? The Danish Government has...

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: It has been stated by the UK chief Government adviser that the greatest threat to global stability is climate change and not global terrorism, as President George W. Bush is in the habit of saying. Does the Taoiseach agree that perhaps the greatest threat to the Irish economy in the medium term is the current record price of oil, which at $41.50 a barrel in New York is the highest level in 21...

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach has answered questions I did not ask. We know about the Kyoto Protocol and his statements on that matter. He has repeated them often enough but we still have to see the evidence of compliance. My question was about the price of oil and this country's dependency on that particular resource. The Taoiseach said that the rise in price was a fact, but that is hardly news. The...

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Oil would be more expensive

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: There are three Members from the Green Party present. We have been listening attentively for any words of wisdom from the Taoiseach and we are still waiting for them.

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The evidence is not there.

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social inclusion last met. [13453/04]

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I am not sure if this is a statistical or diary question. The Taoiseach might include it in his diary for the next meeting and might remind us about the format and when the decision was taken to have the next meeting. Will it be taken into account that the next meeting will be brought forward to a date which will mean the extra €350 million in tax announced by the Department of Finance will...

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Given that the meeting will take place, on what date will it take place and will the matter be taken into account in formulating that date?

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on bilateral meetings with other EU leaders during the accession ceremonies in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13454/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the agenda for the EU summit in June 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13455/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach the official foreign travel he has planned before the summer recess 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13457/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Chinese Prime Minister, Mr. Wen Jiabao; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14569/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Trevor Sargent: We are in Europe.