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National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: The little cheeky brat of a Minister did that.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: That breaks my heart.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Go on, be a devil.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Royston would have done a good job too.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy would not want to close his eyes for too long here.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Really?

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Is He in the same constituency?

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should not go there. It is a very sensitive time for his party. If I were him, I would be careful. He might be washed over by a wave.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad of the opportunity to speak on this Bill but, unlike the previous speaker, I do not necessarily regard it as good legislation. It has been forced upon the House, the Minister and the country by a series of mistakes made by the Minister and his Department over several years. It is extremely costly legislation, as it now transpires, following a series of blunders, which eventually...

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: For my sins, I have planted approximately 60 or 70 species of trees in my lifetime.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: I have made my contribution to the growing of trees. I was watching what was going on in the trees at that time and certainly it was neither to the benefit of the trees nor anybody else. I do not know what all the fuss was about because a tree is a renewable resource contrary to what many think. Some trees are better than others, some are more valuable than others and some look better than others.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: When all was said and done a considerable amount of money was wasted. Making a protest is one thing but it went beyond that to a clash of interests between progress and protection of the environment. We have to be realistic in the future and assess what is likely to happen and plan accordingly before the project commences. If it proves impossible to plan a project in that fashion there is...

Order of Business. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the conflicting emotions that are obviously rampant on the Government benches at present, the blame game, the recriminations that have taken place and are likely to take place, the concerns of those about to be demoted and the hopes and aspirations of those who might be promoted, will the Tánaiste indicate when the whistleblowers' Bill might be introduced?

Order of Business. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: It is not the only thing that is waiting.

National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (17 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: The €52 million dollar man has arrived.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (1 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average number of gardaí available for foot or motorised patrol and the staffing of stations on a daily and nightly basis in the Dublin metropolitan division and in the counties immediately adjacent; and if the figure constitutes an adequate response to current crime rates. [16334/04]

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (1 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons convicted of the murder of a person (details supplied) will serve their full sentence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16586/04]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (1 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans new initiatives to combat organised crime with particular reference to drug dealing, racketeering, extortion and protection; his priorities in this regard with a view to achieving specific targets within a particular time span; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16335/04]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (1 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if and when provision will be made for a school hall and physical education area for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16361/04]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (1 Jun 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a bus service can be provided for children living in the Killeenmore, Sherlockstown and Rahandown areas of Sallins, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16316/04]