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Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: That is the position, as confirmed to us by the United States of America, and we accept it.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I do not doubt the Deputy's passionately held views on this issue. However, I want to be clear. Reliance on diplomatic assurances in cases of extradition and deportation relates to the detail of how a particular individual will be treated. However, the assurances on which the Government relies relate to a categorical factual statement that no individuals are being transferred through Irish...

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: Outside of that, the Government has called, quite genuinely, on anybody with evidence to go to the Garda.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: There is no evidence.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: The fact is that the Deputy obviously does not choose to believe the United States.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: From an Irish perspective, the Government, even before this matter grew into the big international issue it was to become and everyone decided to become involved, specifically spoke to the US authorities on the point. Ireland was one of the few countries to obtain an absolutely categorical factual statement from the Americans to the effect that no such practice has taken place in respect of...

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I expect the truth and we are entitled to expect it.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: Either we trust friendly international countries or we do not. On behalf of the people of this country, the Government set out to reassure itself as regards the factual position. We received a factual statement from the Americans, which satisfies the meeting of our obligations under international law.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am not.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: There are issues in this regard in the report, which was only published today and which must be considered. Issues in regard to some of the recommendations and the approaches to be taken into the future will have to be considered at European level by all member states. We will respond in that context. We will consider all the matters that arise and how we will deal with them. I reject the...

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: ——because we did not want to believe the US authorities. We received a categorical factual statement on this matter from the American authorities. We, as a Government, have no reason to disbelieve that. One can, if one so desires, paint a mosaic of possible coincidences, although tenuously in some circumstances, regarding the movement of planes, etc.——

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: ——within Europe. However, what I and the Government have been concerned about all along is to make it absolutely clear to the Americans that any extraordinary renditions are unacceptable with regard to this country. We do not like it as a practice.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: With regard to any of our State facilities being used and abused, if such events were occurring, it would be an absolute abuse and a breach of trust. As to the Government, either on a passive or active basis being involved, there are no circumstances in which it would accept that the word "collusion" has any legitimacy because it simply untrue.

Dublin Transport Authority. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: ——highlights the fact that it is going extremely well. As Deputies have rightly stated, a body like the proposed Dublin transport authority is needed to oversee transport matters in Dublin. Of course there is rivalry between the different agencies which are responsible for their own modes of transport — there is no doubt about that. The integrated ticketing project has not been as much...

Dublin Transport Authority. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: As the sun is shining, I will take a deep breath and——

Dublin Transport Authority. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I said ten minutes ago that I have received the report. I have already circulated a memorandum for Government, with the heads of the Bill. There is a procedural timeframe in that regard. It is due back to me shortly. I expect to take it to the Cabinet in the next few weeks. That is what I have said.

Dublin Transport Authority. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I said that the legislation will be drafted as quickly as possible and that I expect to publish it in the autumn. In the meantime, I will establish the body in shadow form, as I did in the case of the Railway Safety Authority, which had a huge impact long before any legislation was in place.

Air Services. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I do not accept that I have not consulted satisfactorily with Aer Lingus staff or trade unions on the planned investment transaction for Aer Lingus. Prior to the Government's decision in May of last year to reduce its shareholding in Aer Lingus to facilitate equity investment in the company while retaining a significant stake, I consulted the trade unions on the company's future ownership...

Air Services. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: Since the start of this process, I have been direct, open and straightforward with all the unions. They know and appreciate that. I have also behaved similarly towards management and have no difficulty with meetings or consultations. While I have been clear on the issues, some of which were raised by the Deputy, I will not comment on them now. They are part of the process and I wish to see...

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 59, 135 and 168 together. As stated previously, funding of the new Cork Airport terminal will be obliged to take account not only of what is commercially and financially feasible for Cork Airport but also of what is commercially and financially feasible for Dublin Airport. Future plans for both Shannon and Cork as independent airports must have regard to the...