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Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am told that I will receive the report to which Deputy Rabbitte refers in the next two weeks. I have seen a draft of the report and I will publish it as soon as I have it to hand. Regarding the Deputy's question on a referendum, the Taoiseach has indicated that the Government will propose to deal with the issue of civil partnerships on a sub-constitutional basis because it is his judgment,...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The position regarding the alcohol products Bill is that voluntary agreements have been reached with the alcohol and advertising industries.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Department, therefore, wishes to delay the introduction of this legislation pending the outcome and evaluation of the voluntary arrangements. I am aware it is hard for some people to accept that it is sometimes better to achieve ends by means of voluntary agreements than by compulsory legislation.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Did Deputy Gormley have a second question?

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I certainly condemn anybody who defends breaking of the law. We all live in a constitutional democracy and Article 9 of the Constitution states that loyalty to the State is the fundamental duty of every citizen. Those elected to public office have a special duty to uphold the law.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The legislation will be introduced next year.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I understand that legislation is not promised. If Deputy Stagg was to look more carefully at the register for County Kildare, he would find himself in the K Club.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: With regard to the Deputy's second question, an e-consultation process is under way. When that process is completed, the matter will be further progressed. No proposals have been made in respect of holding a debate in the House on the issue of the register. I urge everyone, as has the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, to check the register and to comply with the...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The last matter is a matter for agreement between the Whips.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The protection of employment legislation is expected next year, although it does not deal with energy issues.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: However, it does not deal with energy issues. On the third matter raised by the Deputy, it is impossible to say at this stage.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Bill is expected in 2007. As the Deputy will appreciate, it requires legislation and the Bill is scheduled for publication next year.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy should table questions to the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the implications for Government policy of any developments in Iraq.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy used the phrase "implied promise". He should wait until he has an explicit promise.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is to be published this session.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: It will not arise in the context of the crimes Bill.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The particular Bill has been removed from the list, as the Deputy will appreciate. I do not know whether the Deputy was here earlier when I said that I spoke to the Garda Commissioner today. The Garda Síochána is in consultation with all relevant levels of An Post down to post office and sub-post office level to ensure that proper security is put in place.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: That legislation is promised for next year and I cannot say any more at this stage on the matter.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Government Whip informs me that a discussion on the Teamwork report can be arranged by agreement among the Whips. The heads of the roads amendment Bill were approved by Government on 17 October and it will be published next year.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: No legislation——