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Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion. (14 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: The Labour Party welcomes this timely Fine Gael Private Members' motion. I also welcome most of the amendments to the motion tabled by the Minister, including the proposal to allow restaurants a full drinks licence, which is both desirable and timely. I further welcome the proposal to give greater powers to local authorities regarding the licensing of premises. I hope that provision will not...

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion. (14 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: I consider the stark way it is put undesirable. I do not accept that the Minister's proposed provisions will combat the sale and supply of alcohol to under age persons, no more than café bars would have contributed to a reduction in under age drinking and binge drinking. The Minister is aware of my opinion on this matter, that the problem cannot be addressed without tackling sales to minors...

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion. (14 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Is it not time to recognise after succumbing to Fianna Fáil over the second terminal at Dublin Airport and most recently on the café bars issue that the Progressive Democrats are now lame duck coalition cheerleaders, no longer watchdogs as they purport to be to the public? No matter what way the Minister tries to portray his new proposals for the liberalisation of restaurant alcohol...

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion. (14 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: The trouble with this version of history is that it is demonstrably false. Outside of Dáil Éireann one could call it a lie. Inside the House, one is restricted to describing it as a wilful misrepresentation of the facts, promoted in order to conceal the truth and save face. The proposals of the Commission on Liquor Licensing in regard to café bars were designed simply to allow for new...

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion. (14 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Was alcohol served at it?

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion. (14 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Like Christmas, they are on the way.

Written Answers — Residency Applications: Residency Applications (2 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) to reside here; the Government's likely response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18481/05]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Relief: Humanitarian Relief (2 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the response he has had to any efforts he made in relation to the 242 families who were accorded temporary residence in the United States following the eruption of the volcano in Montserrat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18482/05]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Why is that? Who is responsible for that?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: That is a change.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the serious implications for the Garda and for public confidence in our system of policing of the findings of the second report of the Morris tribunal and the need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to set out the steps he intends to take to implement the recommendations...

Family Support Services. (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: This matter relates to the Hill Street family resource centre and the threat to its existence. Today, five staff in the centre were put on protective notice. There is a need for a commitment of €250,000 annually to keep the centre running. The centre provides services to 125 families with children aged up to five years of age in the north-east inner city. A public meeting is planned for 9...

Written Answers — Revenue Investigations: Revenue Investigations (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Finance the implications of the recent High Court decision in favour of the Revenue Commissioners, which will require Irish financial institutions to hand over the names of those customers who held accounts of offshore subsidiaries; if these names have now been handed over; the action the Revenue Commissioners is taking on the basis of the information...

Written Answers — Legislative Review: Legislative Review (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the comments made in the Dáil on 23 and 24 May 2005, the proposed nature of the review of the legislation and regulations regarding non-residency status for tax purposes; the person by whom the review will be undertaken; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18268/05]

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: A situation could arise where a residents association is deemed to be a registered group, representing 1,000 or 2,000 people.

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Yes, but there may be another group, let's say an employment organisation, representing only half a dozen people.

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: Yes, Minister, but the groups would have the same number of votes.

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: I support the amendment. Section 16 provides that a member of the agency may be removed if it appears to the Minister to be necessary for the effective performance of the agency. Strengthening the provision by using the phrase "can be demonstrated" would be beneficial for all concerned, including the Minister. It might obviate the need for legal action later on. I also wholeheartedly support...

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: I support the three amendments. This section deals with the establishment by the agency of a group of stakeholders for the purposes of consultation and communication. Who are the stakeholders? What are the criteria for including some and excluding others? While I am delighted that public representatives are regarded as stakeholders, the section also refers to "patients and providers of...

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Joe Costello: The section refers to services "located on or near the site". It does not state they will only be on the site.