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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Ceann Comhairle has made a personal decision not to allow anything under Standing Order 31.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Chair made a personal decision.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Yes you did.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: You practise it every day in the House.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Chair might tell the Opposition what that might be some time.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: The Deputy should invoke Standing Order 31.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the figure for the appeal made by the UN Secretary General Mr. Kofi Annan in the wake of the earthquake in Pakistan; the pledges made by Government's and international institutions; and the amounts provided as a proportion of pledges made and aid sought. [33499/05]

Diplomatic Representation. (10 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's position on the recent statement by the President of Iran regarding Israel; the subsequent decision of the UN Security Council in this regard; and the actions the Government favours in terms of reducing tensions in the region. [33500/05]

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: How short is a piece of string?

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: It is not the responsibility for the Whips to arrange debates in this House. The Government should make proposals that the Whips can discuss.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: What Deputy Cowen said is not right and it is regularly stated. If Deputy Kitt does not receive instructions, there is nothing he can do.

Written Answers — Revenue Investigations: Revenue Investigations (9 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of individuals, companies and trusts being investigated by the Revenue Commissioners arising from the Ansbacher accounts at the latest date for which figures are available; the number of cases where settlements have been agreed and the amount paid to date in 2005; the number of cases still outstanding; if any additional action has been...

Written Answers — Revenue Investigations: Revenue Investigations (9 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of individuals, companies and trusts being investigated by the Revenue Commissioners arising from the clerical medical insurance-NIB inquiry at the latest date for which figures are available; the number of cases where settlements have been agreed and the amount paid to date; the number of cases still outstanding; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amendments proposed by the Garda Síochána to the revised sketch scheme for the new Leixlip Garda station; the person responsible for agreeing or disagreeing to these proposed amendments; when a decision will be made; and, if the amendments are agreed to, may the Office of Public Works then proceed with the public...

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Arising from correspondence on parliamentary questions, it has been established RTE does not have a remit to broadcast in Britain. As the broadcasting Bill is a Government priority, I assume it can be raised in this series of questions. It is difficult to raise this matter on the Order of Business, as the Ceann Comhairle is aware.

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: I am wrong again.

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Some days ago, I asked the Taoiseach on the Order of Business to extract the required section of legislation from the maw of the broadcasting Bill, which will take between a year and 18 months to pass through the Houses. I thought the Taoiseach was favourably disposed to this.

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: I know the answer from the Minister but I need the Taoiseach to do something about the Minister. If this section could be removed, I have no doubt the Opposition would agree to an amendment or correction being passed by the House in a day. This would enable the Taoiseach to make progress on an issue for which he has indicated strong support, namely, broadcasting RTE programmes to England.

Leaders' Questions. (9 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: They would like value for money too.

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (8 Nov 2005)

Emmet Stagg: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will increase the funding available for youth work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32778/05]