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- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: It is disgraceful that there are only two and a quarter hours to debate this Bill. I only have six minutes to make my contribution on very important legislation, which represents a fundamental shift in Irish defence policy. This is not just tinkering with Irish defence policy, it is not just a technical Bill, its purpose is to change the essence of Ireland's triple lock mechanism and to...
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: How could anybody reading this legislation come to that conclusion? How can he say that the triple lock is the same? The 1960 Act has been amended beyond all recognition. We have a proud record as UN peacekeepers and this has served us well. It has been implied that Members who are opposed to this legislation are somehow opposed to the Army intervening in any shape or form, but that is not...
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: Yes, I am sharing time with my two colleagues. Could the Ceann Comhairle tell me when I must stop?
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: What happens under the various duties and tasks under this if Irish troops are fired upon? Should it not come back to the Dáil? I have tabled an amendment to that effect. Section 8 is a dog's dinner. The Minister states we will assemble or embark in a framework country. If that is the case, why is it not stated in the legislation?
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: The Minister did say that.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: Why does the Minister not put it into the legislation?
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: The Minister said we will embark in a framework country.
- Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: What is it called so we can look it up and ask about it?
- Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: On a point of order, we have asked a simple question. What is the name of this legislation?
- Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: The Taoiseach is supposed to know the legislation. He promised it in the House today. What is the name of the Bill?
- Leaders' Questions. (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: For once, he is trying to give a serious answer.
- Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (4 Jul 2006)
John Gormley: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an audit has been carried out into the number of primary schools which, for practical reasons, are unable to provide regular swimming or water safety classes due to a lack of a nearby pool; if her Department has had discussions with the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)
John Gormley: The implication of what the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children has said is that if this loophole is not closed off, people could abuse the system. How many people are we talking about? What has she got in mind? When this legislation is passed by the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats coalition â we are opposed to it â it will have an effect on people's lives. The Tánaiste...
- Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)
John Gormley: My amendment referred to sections 1A and 1B, to delete lines 27 to 33, but I think people understand and I am coming from the same angle as previous speakers. Yesterday the Tánaiste made an outrageous remark in the Chamber when she accused those of us who are trying to represent groups that visited us, such as Positive Action, of making a political football of this issue. I wonder if the...
- Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (29 Jun 2006)
John Gormley: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress which has been made in negotiations to join the Nordic battlegroup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/06]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (29 Jun 2006)
John Gormley: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the criticism levied by the Council of Europe on Ireland regarding CIA extraordinary rendition flights and the use of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25497/06]
- Written Answers — EU-US Summit: EU-US Summit (29 Jun 2006)
John Gormley: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the EU-US Summit; the discussions which took place on the issue of CIA extraordinary rendition flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/06]
- Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (29 Jun 2006)
John Gormley: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of money Waterways Ireland receives for the purpose of cleaning the canals; if he is satisfied that the cleaning of the Grand Canal in Dublin takes place on a regular enough basis to justify the payment of this money; if he has received a recent report regarding the cleanliness of this canal; and the...
- Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (29 Jun 2006)
John Gormley: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action he will take to ensure that Waterways Ireland co-operate with Dublin City Council in reinstating the antique lamp standard on Huband Bridge, Percy Place, Dublin 4 as soon as possible. [25365/06]
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (29 Jun 2006)
John Gormley: Question 248: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the conditions that circuses are required to meet before being given permission to open here, with special reference to the circumstances under which the animals are kept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25359/06]