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Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: We oppose No. 4 for the reasons outlined by the previous speakers. We were also supposed to have a debate on the G8 summit, which will not now take place. That would have given us the opportunity to examine the Government's performance on this issue and particularly its failure to meet its own solemn commitments on aid. It told us it would reach the target of 0.7% of GDP. Under present...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Regarding the point made by Deputy Ó Snodaigh, we would quite happily continue until later if we had some time during the day to consider these amendments in greater detail. My colleague, Deputy Cuffe, said yesterday he and his staff are trying to do their very best under difficult circumstances. The Government and in particular the Minister is showing disrespect to this House in the way he...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has a preferred route for the extension of the Luas from Connolly station to the docklands; when such a routing will be agreed; and when a railway order process will commence. [21105/05]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport the stage of development the proposed Sutton to Sandycove coastal cycle route is at; the estimated cost, the design and timetable for the construction of the project; and the agencies responsible for its completion. [21106/05]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a large number of plastic bottles for distilled water are used by the dentistry section of the HSE; her views on whether it would make more sense to have distilled water on site or have distilled water in glass bottles; if there are plans to recycle the plastic bottles that now exist; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps a person can take if he or she is not happy with the home help provided by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21414/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: He is in a café bar.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: On a point of order——

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: The Ceann Comhairle must accept that Members on this side of the House want to see order in the House and the way to restore order is for the Ceann Comhairle to listen to our reasonable request.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: It is a point of order. We would like the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come into the House to deal with this important Bill.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: I would also like to ask about this country's drink culture and continuing problems with alcohol.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: I do. It is directly related to legislation.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: I refer to the proposed alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices/sales promotions) Bill.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: We are talking about cystic fibrosis.

Written Answers — Cystic Fibrosis Services: Cystic Fibrosis Services (21 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will meet with representatives of the Cystic Fibrosis Association; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21350/05]

Written Answers — Cystic Fibrosis Services: Cystic Fibrosis Services (21 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the safety of cystic fibrosis patients is being compromised due to inadequate staffing and facilities; if this conflicts with her speeches promoting the importance of patient safety issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21351/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 174: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason it has not been possible to recruit a chief executive for the Health Service Executive; the reason for the refusal of a person (details supplied) to take up the post; the amount the recruitment has cost the taxpayer to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20936/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason it has not been possible to recruit a chief executive for the Health Service Executive; the reason for the refusal of a person (details supplied) to take up the post; the cost of the recruitment to the taxpayer to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20981/05]

European Council Meetings: Statements. (21 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: I propose to share time with Deputies Ó Snodaigh, Finian McGrath and Connolly.

European Council Meetings: Statements. (21 Jun 2005)

John Gormley: The conclusions of the Brussels summit were simply a recognition of the reality that the ratification process had to be stalled in light of the French and Dutch rejections of the constitutional treaty. I welcome the thoughtful and measured contribution of Deputy Quinn. He too recognises that we cannot go on as we are. In a statement that was not picked up to any great extent by the media, the...