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Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Water contamination is primarily a matter for the local authority in question.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Legislation is not promised in either area.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: That matter was mentioned a moment ago, although the Deputy may not have been here. I said that with co-operation from the House, I am sure Report Stage of that Bill will be dealt with.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy always asks about those two Bills and the answer is always the same: they have been taken off the list. It is not promised legislation.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy's question concerns the register of persons who are working with children legislation. It is not possible to indicate at this stage when that legislation will be published because detailed consideration, with significant advice from the Attorney General, is required to deal with the issues involved, which may well be influenced by the terms of the proposed constitutional...

Finance Act 2004: Motion (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2007, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 12 February, 2007.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is proposed to take No. 12a, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the accession to the Convention on the International Hydrographic Organisation; No. 12b, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Memoranda of Understanding on the Nordic Battlegroup and Operational Headquarters; No. 13, motion...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am prepared to be reasonable on the matter. The Government's attitude is one of reasonableness. Let us be clear that there is no sweeping of this under the carpet. If this is referred to a committee, every Member of this House is entitled to attend and discuss it at length.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is not too important for every Member, if they are interested in the matter, to attend the meeting and express their point of view. If that committee comes up with a radical difference of opinion, which deserves further debate in this House, we can decide it in that context. However, let us first ascertain where people stand on the issue. I agree with Deputy Quinn that our opposition...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is not a debating issue, it is a profound issue that the Labour Party does not share with its proposed allies.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Any coherent——

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is not a red herring. The two parties are radically divided on this as on many other issues.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: They do not have a common position and they are codding the people that they could form an alternative government.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The two parties do not agree on these issues.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Let us send it to the——

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Let us send the issue to the committee——

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Keep coming.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Let us send the issue to the committee and let us see how badly divided Fine Gael and Labour are on the issue.

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (21 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Equal Status Acts 2000 to 2004 prohibit discrimination, on nine named grounds including that of disability, in the provision of and access to goods and services. The definition of services in this context is broad and would include banking, insurance, grants and credit facilities as well as access to public places, facilities for refreshment, entertainment, transport and travel services....

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (21 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is actively policed by Gardaí from Irishtown sub-District. There are regular foot and mobile patrols carried out by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area. These patrols are supplemented by the District Detective and Drugs Units, the Community Policing Unit,...