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Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Joe Costello: Deputy Aylward has one minute.

Health and Safety Regulations. (1 Nov 2007)

Joe Costello: The issue pertains to the question of EU standards for toy safety and my request for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to raise the issue at the next EU Council meeting. I raised this issue in the Dáil last September when it came to my attention that approximately 2 million toys that had been produced in China under contract for Mattel in particular, which is the largest toy...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Joe Costello: They are green with envy.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Joe Costello: I wish to share time with Deputies Kathleen Lynch, Ciarán Lynch, O'Sullivan and Gregory. I was amazed at some of Deputy O'Rourke's remarks.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Joe Costello: It seems that the Lenihan clan, which includes the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the good Deputy, are playing a spurious constitutional card. I would like the Minister to publish the advice of the Attorney General in the matter so we can see precisely the position. It seems impossible that there is any offence to the Constitution which refers to marriage as the union of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action he is taking to reduce the rate of fraud or overpayments generally and specifically among non Irish national groups; the mechanisms in place to authenticate foreign documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26266/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action he will take in relation to the cap on rent supplement in view of the considerable increase in the cost of renting in 2007; his views on amending the qualification criteria in order that qualification is based on a means test rather than on holding a social welfare payment; the projected expenditure on rent supplement...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Transport the number and distribution of park and ride facilities in the Dublin metropolitan area and in neighbouring counties; the number and distribution of such facilities to be provided in these areas under Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25961/07]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the areas in which Ireland exercises opt-outs and opt-ins from treaty provisions; the instances in which opt-outs and opt-ins have been availed of; if an assessment has been carried out by his Department of the use, value and effectiveness of such provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25963/07]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for dealing with the annual mayhem at Halloween; the way he will police the proliferation of illegal fireworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25960/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will grant a visa to a person (details supplied) in County Louth to facilitate family reunification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26061/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedure for a child born in Ireland to a non-Irish national to receive a passport; if he will contact a person (details supplied) in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26086/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the role the Garda had in designating a bus depot for Dublin Bus at Mountjoy Square at the entrance to a public park, crèche and children's playground; if he is satisfied that health and safety matters were considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26231/07]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (31 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 565: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department have guidelines to prevent bus depots from being installed in architectural conservation areas without consultation with local stakeholders as recently happened when the Gardaí, Dublin Bus and Dublin City Council combined to designate a bus depot on the eastern side of Mountjoy Square at...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (25 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reasons for the drop in visitor numbers from Britain by 3% in the first half of 2007; his views on whether this trend will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25664/07]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (25 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Transport the timescale for the delivery of Metro North; the difficulties that have been encountered by the Railway Procurement Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25863/07]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (25 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that all senior pupils in second level schools have the opportunity to study the driving theory test and to pass the theory test prior to leaving school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25861/07]

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: I wish to share time with Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. I compliment the Minister on showing such alacrity in presenting it. When I was party spokesperson on justice during the last Dáil, a number of times I asked the then Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to expedite this legislation. We must remember that a Bill similar to this was on the Order Paper...

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Can the Tánaiste give us some idea as to when we can expect the long promised judicial council Bill?