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- Proposed Legislation. (7 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 establishing the office and functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions will be reviewed to ensure that matters of general public concern arising from the performance of his duties are clarified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3630/06]
- Proposed Legislation. (7 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: I thank the Taoiseach for that comprehensive answer. I asked if the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 would be reviewed to ensure that matters of public concern arising from the performance of the DPP's duties are clarified. An amendment to the Act would not be necessary to enable the DPP to make statements of clarification to victims or to the public at large on matters of general public...
- Proposed Legislation. (7 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: I thank the Taoiseach for his lengthier reply. I am aware it is practice and precedent for the Director of Public Prosecutions not to make statements. Although the current DPP's immediate predecessor never made statements, the incumbent has made several clarificatory statements. While I welcome the fact the DPP is seeking to determine whether there is scope for providing extra information,...
- Written Answers — Nursing Staff: Nursing Staff (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 36: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her response to the claim for improved pay and conditions recently lodged by the Irish Nurses Organisation on behalf of its members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8538/06]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to research produced by the Cystic Fibrosis Association showing that cystic fibrosis sufferers in the Republic are dying nine years earlier than their counterparts in Northern Ireland due to a basic lack of care; the steps being taken to address this situation; and if she will make a...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the criteria for assessing the contributions of an elderly patient in residential nursing home care who owns their own home and has some money in the bank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8753/06]
- Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin has not attended school for the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8754/06]
- Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: I wish to raise a different issue. I give way to my colleague, Deputy Lynch.
- Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: I agree with everything said by every speaker in regard to this matter. The way we are treated with regard to parliamentary questions is a disgrace.
- Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: I have another question but other speakers wish to come in. I am prepared to give way to my colleague on this issue.
- Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle-ââ
- Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: Should I move on to another issue before the Tánaiste comes in?
- Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: The Tánaiste has not had an opportunity.
- Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: Before we move on, I have a couple of questions on legislation for the Tánaiste.
- Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: The first question concerns the special task force set up by Professor Drumm â I am sure the Minister knows all about it â to consider the location of a tertiary paediatric centre for the entire country. I understand it is due to report by the end of this month. When will it report? Will legislation be required for the proposed facility? Second, with regard to the Garda reserve, the...
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (1 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his views were sought by the chairman of Bord na gCon prior to the decision to hold a press conference in Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium on 4 February 2006; the views he conveyed to the chairman on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8182/06]
- Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: I am sure the Taoiseach saw the headlines in The Irish Times stating that the Garda had a well thought out strategy for what happened in Dublin on Saturday. How does this tally with his prior knowledge of trouble and all the missiles that had accumulated in the back streets adjacent to O'Connell Street? Given the remarks the Taoiseach made yesterday regarding the possible introduction of...
- Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: It does in terms of by-laws.
- Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: By-laws are secondary legislation. Given that the Taoiseach mentioned it yesterday, does he intend to ensure that with a march of that nature, 1,000 personsââ
- Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)
Joe Costello: It is a policy decision.