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Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will raise the issue of Shannon with the line Minister. The natural gas regulation Bill will give effect to the restructuring of the natural gas industry. It is being drafted and is due in the first half of next year.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Abbotstown Campus Development Authority Bill will be brought before the House in the autumn session. I said we would try to take the work permits legislation this session but it will be published tomorrow and will be taken in the autumn session.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: That Bill was approved by the Cabinet today and it will be published shortly.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The legislation is being drafted but I do not have a date as to when it will be ready.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No debate has been promised.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No debate has been promised.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill will be before the House in 2006.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It will be before the House next year.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is not listed. I will consult the Minister of State.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill will be introduced in early 2006.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The heads have been approved by Government. The Bill will be drafted and it should be ready by the autumn session.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Campus and Stadium Ireland Development has stated that the reports in the media relating to the National Aquatic Centre are inaccurate in most respects and it would be inappropriate to comment on any of these issues as there are proceedings before the court.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The proceedings are before the court. Yesterday, CSID's legal team referred to the situation which has grown murkier and murkier——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I advise all concerned to allow the courts——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Everyone should allow the courts to deal with the issue and not be fooled by red herrings, because that is what yesterday's furore in the media is about. I am very sad to see the Opposition aligning itself with the company that CSID has taken to court and acting as its mouthpiece in the House today. Opposition Deputies appear to have no compunction about making public statements on matters...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I am happy to outline the factual position for the House. CSID has a legal action in the commercial court against Dublin Waterworld, the operator of the aquatic centre, for breaches of the lease agreement. In the commercial court on 3 June Mr. Justice Peter Kelly made an order regarding the following matters which were the subject of a statement of claim lodged by CSID against Dublin Waterworld.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The dispute as to whether Dublin Waterworld is liable to pay VAT of €10,254,600 on the granting of the lease has been referred to arbitration which will be concluded shortly. The dispute regarding repair and maintenance and as to whether Dublin Waterworld has properly maintained the national aquatic centre has been referred to an architect for expert determination. This process is under way...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I am reading from the court order.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: If Opposition members want to make fun of Mr. Justice Kelly's order, that is a matter for them. Deputy Burton has been claiming that the national aquatic centre is a pet project of mine. I wish to confirm to the House that this is the case. I am proud to claim it as such. The motivation of the Government in developing the centre in the first place was to provide a 50 metre pool for the...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I only need another minute; I have injury time. Opposition members are giddy because they are getting their holidays.