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Official Engagements. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Prime Minister Mr. Blair did not go to Moscow that weekend because that was when he appointed his Cabinet and other Ministers. I have spoken to him by telephone and he has reiterated his commitment to making progress on the North and to give time and effort to it. He has a series of meetings this week and next week with the Northern Ireland parties. That engagement has been...

Official Engagements. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Regarding Deputy Sargent's question on legislation for the referendum, I had hoped to bring it forward. I have listened to the points made by party leaders in discussions and speeches and I have been trying to ensure we will have legislation which will have the support of the House. That is what I wish for. Regarding the Council of Europe, I do not know precisely how quickly we can ratify the...

Official Engagements. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I do not think so. That court answers to the Council of Europe, which will probably enshrine in its own constitution the commitments of the charter. It has probably done much of that already. The bigger issue of the court is a different question, with so many new cases coming to it, which is causing difficulties. In reply to Deputy Ó Caoláin, I took part in the discussions referred to. I...

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 2, Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad] — Second Stage; No. 1, Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad] — Second Stage (resumed); No. 24, Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004 — Second Stage (resumed); and No. 22, Disability Bill 2004 — Order for Report, Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 6 p.m., and the...

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Minister of State is almost ready to bring forward proposals. Obviously there must be agreement in the House on these matters but he has shown me his work on the issue. On the other matter, there will be a programme to build on the recommendations of the report.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Legislation would be required to allow equity investment in Aer Lingus.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill is listed for next year. There are 20 heads in the Bill and they have been approved. I will ask if it can be introduced in the autumn session.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is hoped to have the legislation before the House shortly. It would be good to conclude proceedings on the legislation prior to the summer recess but we can discuss that.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: There is no date at present.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is just the annual report of An Post.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Work on the Bill is ongoing but I do not have a date for its publication.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will. It is expected that it will be published in this session.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I do not have a date but as soon as possible.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: My information is that it will be this session.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It will be 2006.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Is it the register of persons who are considered——

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: There is no such legislation listed.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: We can check it but it is not in the list of proposed legislation.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: There is no legislation promised.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No.