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Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: I wish to share time with Deputy Arthur Morgan. The Labour Party has been asking for a charities Bill for a considerable time. The perception was that the public regarded proper accountability, transparency and credibility as being lacking in the operation of charities. The perception was that some organisations were good, some were bad and some were using an inordinate amount of their...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: I presume the Taoiseach will go to Brussels on Thursday and Friday of next week for the summit of Heads of State and that he will sign the new draft proposals of the EU reform treaty while there. We are the only country that will hold a referendum on the issue. There are some controversial matters, not least the charter of fundamental rights and the proposal to opt out with regard to...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: That is another reason to have a debate in the House.

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: I do not think the Taoiseach answered my question. I was merely seeking a debate on the matter and not just a briefing of the spokespersons or an outlining of the contents of the declaration. There is no Joint Committee on European Affairs in place and, as such, Oireachtas scrutiny is absent. The Executive is to travel to Brussels at the end of next week where it will either sign up or not...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Can we take it that——

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Can we take it that a formal debate on the previous matter under discussion will be held next week?

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (9 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will act on the call from the Garda Inspectorate that all members of the force be given appropriate protection vests in view of the increased dangers faced by members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22483/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (4 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Defence the proposals he has in order for Irish troops to have the most modern and effective range of protective equipment, weaponry and training available. [21980/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (4 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made to date regarding the execution of the Reserve Defence Forces implementation plan. [21981/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (3 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will press the Council of Ministers to amend the EU Toy Safety Directive, 1988; if he will introduce domestic legislation to ensure that the manufacturers and importers of children's toys do not put unsafe products on the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22139/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the countries in the Schengen travel zone; the countries that have applied to join; when they will join; if there is a database of personal and confidential information on the citizens of non Schengen States shared only by the Schengen member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22140/07]

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: I compliment the Minister on his recent appointment and wish him well in his portfolio. I also compliment Deputy Martin Mansergh on a well structured and well thought out speech. I agree with him on a number of issues, particularly in regard to retaining an unarmed police force, which has served us well since the foundation of the State. My only criticism is that Fianna Fáil has been in...

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: I am glad to hear that. I accept the Minister has already indicated he would give this matter priority. However, my other concern in this area is that although we are about to address the EU reform treaty, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the British Government are already seeking derogations on matters regarding criminality and justice operations on the unsatisfactory...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (2 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps being taken to ensure that all secondary schools teach relationship and sexual education which will also include teaching students homosexual relationship and sexual education in order to create a more tolerant learning environment in secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21626/07]

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (2 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the reported increase in homosexuals being bullied in secondary schools and on a promotional campaign to combat homophobic bullying in order to make schools a more tolerable place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21623/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will regularise the status of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21683/07]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (2 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the application of a person (details supplied) in County Galway to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21684/07]

Foreign Conflicts. (2 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: We all condemn the appalling scenes we have witnessed in recent days of the use of force by the military junta in Burma-Myanmar in suppressing pro-democracy protests. The brutal regime has terrorised 50 million citizens of Burma for 45 years and a similar popular peaceful protest 20 years ago saw some 3,000 people executed. Nobody knows the true number of deaths in Burma in recent days but...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Oct 2007)

Joe Costello: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter: the continuing crisis in Burma, or Myanmar, and the need for the European Union and all its member states to maintain maximum pressure on the brutal military regime in that country and to give full support to the pro-democracy movement.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2007)

Joe Costello: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 has been waiting ten years for orthodontic treatment; the reason the C treatment category has been discontinued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21170/07]