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Written Answers — Export Data: Export Data (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the annual reports published pursuant to the Control of Exports Bill will provide details of companies exporting dual use goods under open licences such as the community general export authorisation. [8570/07]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the cleaning of the Grand Canal should take place all year; if his attention has been drawn to the success of clean-up programmes in Cardiff, Glasgow, Dubai and Singapore; his further views on introducing a similar programme along the Grand Canal; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the tender documents prepared by Waterways Ireland for the contract for canal maintenance using a specialised collection vessel will be completed and advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8413/07]

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I confirm that Deputy Cuffe was not contacted on this issue either. Has the Taoiseach considered the wider implications here? It is welcome that we are closing the loophole, but if we are approaching this sensitive subject in a piecemeal fashion, would it not make sense to sit down in Cabinet and look at the wider implications of Internet use for children?

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I would simply ask that the Taoiseach state, when responding, whether he has thought about this in greater detail.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: There is a lack of detail and this is being done repeatedly on the hop.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: The Taoiseach has probably noted that there are fewer and fewer Members coming into the House.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: On promised legislation, it does. It would be helpful if the Taoiseach, and the Government Whip, provided an outline at this stage, with 13 sitting days left, of the sort of legislation to be taken on those days.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: The Government Whip is nodding in agreement. It would be helpful to all of us.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: The Minister can regulate that. One Bill in which I am interested, and I want the Taoiseach to tell us if we will deal with it in the 13 remaining days, if we can believe that, is the Ethics Bill, which is to amend current ethics legislation to require officeholders and Oireachtas Members to seek the opinion——

Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: When will we deal with Second Stage?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if reform is taking place of the Health Services Executive urgent needs loan scheme operated through his Department to allow for wider access of low cost credit to persons in crisis debt situations. [7935/07]

Defence (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2006: Second Stage (1 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I join other Members in thanking the Defences Forces for the great work they do throughout the world, particularly at present in Lebanon and Liberia. It is no easy task. When we sent troops to Liberia with a UN mandate, it was a difficult decision and we were told in advance that they were entering a volatile situation. The situation is even more volatile in Lebanon, where, as I predicted...

Building Control Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I move amendment No. 18: In page 9, to delete lines 57 to 59 and in page 10, to delete lines 1 to 19 and substitute the following: "(xi) that all new building, or existing buildings in respect of which an extension or a material alteration has been made, shall not be opened, operated or occupied or permitted to be opened, operated or occupied, unless a fire safety certificate and disability...

Building Control Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 Mar 2007)

John Gormley: I have used this phrase before on another matter. It has often been said that the professions are a conspiracy against the laity. What constitutes poor professional performance? We have encountered architects who have insisted on speaking to one at one's house, after which one is billed for an on-site meeting. As with all professions, it should be very clear to the customer exactly what...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the need for increased resources to deal with cocaine addiction within the National Drugs Strategy particularly in view of the fact that drug treatment centres (detail supplied) are seeing an increasing number of clients for whom cocaine is the main problem drug. [7771/07]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the fact that drug seizures made by Gardaí in 2006 have far exceeded targets laid down by the National Drug Strategy according to provisional figures released recently by the Garda National Drugs Unit reflecting a growth in the availability of drugs here and their detection. [7770/07]

Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government recognises the ruling of the court of first instance of December 2006 in relation to the PMOI; if the Government supports the ruling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7960/07]

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: I was told by somebody this afternoon that the Green Party is an idea whose time has come. I hope the Minister will agree with that. The party is 25 years in existence——

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

John Gormley: I thank the Minister. When one looks back at what the party has said over those years one can see that it has been vindicated. I hope our time has come. I recall the debate about Moneypoint, when we spoke about the problems with sulphur and CO2. A gentleman from the ESB stood up at a public meeting and said that wind energy here would never work. He said the entire county would have to...