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Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I do not know the answer.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I know it is a valid question, but I do not know the answer to it.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The legislation will be introduced later this year. I do not think the designation of new ports of entry requires legislation. That is a matter for ministerial decision.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: We have said that we want to deal with this matter until 3.30 p.m. If somebody wants to take a ten-minute break for rest or recreation at some stage during the debate, I am prepared to facilitate that. It is not unusual to have three or four hours of debate on a Bill.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: No.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: If such a change can be agreed, I will be happy to facilitate it in any way possible.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I do not agree with the second proposition anyway. The matter is listed for Report Stage debate in this House. I do not believe that the failure to enact the Bill has held anything up.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The pace at which the legislation is being brought through the Oireachtas has nothing to do with the situation in Galway.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is due to be introduced in this session. I hope to bring it before my Cabinet colleagues at the next opportunity.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána has better things to do.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: On a point of order, this is a lengthy debate but Deputy Ó Snodaigh's contribution is a dressed up Second Stage speech.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is addressing amendments that were ruled out of order. Deputy Howlin's amendment is a simple proposal and we can debate that. If we allow, however, the debate to ramble all over the place, we will never get anywhere.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: We are dealing with an amendment from Deputy Howlin.

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Howlin is proposing there should be a precondition for the commencement of section 11, that is an independent assessment of the viability by the Minister of the electronic monitoring system. Deputy Howlin's amendment is not necessary because the provisions in sections 13 and 16 mean that electronic monitoring will not come into operation until an arrangement is made between the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: That was for GPS.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is proposed to take No. a12a, motion re referral to joint committee of Competition Act 2002 (section 18 (5) and (6)) Order 2007; No. a12b, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of proposed planning scheme for Poolbeg Peninsula; No. 18, Criminal Justice Bill 2007 — Committee Stage; and No. 1, Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective...

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I fully share in what Deputies Gormley and Quinn have said, namely, that this matter is of considerable importance and interest, not simply to Members from the constituency. As Dublin Bay is a significant national asset——

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: ——it must be dealt with on a national basis as well. This is why the New Heart for Dublin project has my support and that of a number of other Members. As for this matter, I agree with Deputy Quinn that having a debate now on this subject with everyone's participation would be to put the cart before the horse. It should go to the joint committee at which an intensive discussion can be...

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: ——is not——

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I allowed the Deputy to have his say. It is funny that they are trying to talk me down.