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Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

John Gormley: Yesterday the Taoiseach was quite emphatic and said "No". The Tánaiste has clarified the position today——

Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

John Gormley: I do not believe I am.

Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

John Gormley: It is all over the place.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects the order to be signed to allow for the transfer of the social economy scheme to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36769/05]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide a geographical breakdown of the demand for the rural social scheme together with a similar breakdown of the capacity for employment under current projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36770/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received correspondence regarding the future of a studio (details supplied) Dublin 4; if his Department will support efforts to secure a suitable central location for the valuable cultural facilities currently provided at the studio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37240/05]

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: I have listened with disappointment to the arguments from the Government benches. I did not have high expectations but I expected a greater understanding of the problems associated with global warming. I also expected greater sophistication. Talking about overcoats at this stage is beneath the Minister.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: It is rubbish.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: The reality is that the biggest challenge facing humanity——

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: ——in human history is the challenge of global warming. If this problem is not tackled, there will be catastrophic sea rises and huge increases in the intensity of storms, and people will not have insurance. I discovered this when I attended a conference in Berlin 11 years ago as Lord Mayor of Dublin. There is no insurance for storm damage, which is a serious problem. Species will...

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: That is correct.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: We shall wait and see.

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: Why does the Minister of State ignore the committee's advice? The Minister of State has not calculated, in talking about waste management, the CO2 emissions from these waste plants, another example of a lack of joined-up thinking. These are not calculated, and we will therefore go way above our commitments to the Kyoto Agreement. In talking about the reclamation of estuary lands, the Minister...

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: The problem is that the Progressive Democrats cannot see a way out of this. The party's economic model cannot respond to this. It is neo-liberal economics that is giving rise to this serious problem. Ultimately we must look at the growth paradigm to see if it is the best way forward. We must alter our way of thinking if we are to deal with this serious problem. The magnitude of the problem...

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: I wish to extend the sympathy of the Green Party to the grieving families in Wexford this morning and to thank the rescue services for their hard work. I wish, if I may, to move to promised legislation. This morning, motorists were once again——

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: I asked the Chair about that.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: There were queues of motorists at the West Link bridge this morning due to a sweetheart deal between the Government and NTR. Basically, this was a licence to print money.

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: I do. It concerns promised legislation. Can the Taoiseach confirm that the Government is now preparing the heads of a Bill for barrier-free tolling? When will this legislation be introduced?

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: This morning on RTE radio, we were told——

Order of Business (Resumed). (30 Nov 2005)

John Gormley: Is the information wrong? Is no legislation under preparation?