Results 941-960 of 4,571 for speaker:Trevor Sargent

Interdepartmental Committees. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I was interested to hear the Taoiseach speak about the cross-departmental team on infrastructure and public private partnerships, basically giving us the impression that it is a frustrating experience. A sense of exasperation and general lack of progress seems to be what sets projects in some areas under it apart. I wonder if some of that is not self-inflicted. Has the cross-departmental...

Interdepartmental Committees. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I wonder about the cost in housing——

Interdepartmental Committees. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: What about the Kenny report?

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I concur with what has been said. The Bill is of considerable interest to Members, including those in my party. Not all those who wish to speak will be accommodated. I do not see the reason the debate should be curtailed in this way. The Bill contains a range of measures which need to be dealt with.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Does the Taoiseach intend to move ahead in the way the Government can move in areas that may be related to but not dependent on the referendum? Just to indicate, at the very least, that there is bona fide sincerity about delivering protection for children, and not engaging in anything that could be seen as political——

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I want to ask about the legislation. We are on the Order of Business to deal with promised legislation. That is what I am asking about.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: It is perfectly in order.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I am working within Standing Orders.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to ask with regard to the register of persons who are unsafe to work with children. Given the call from the British and Northern Irish authorities that we would put in place measures to deal with soft information without the need for a referendum, can that be done?

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: First, I wish to raise the accusation levelled at me last week by the Taoiseach when he stated I was telling him a twisted pack of lies. In order to prove how mistaken he is, I will give him the letter from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government that urges Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council not to adopt the standards it subsequently adopted. Second, I refer to...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Essentially, this constitutes a 35% cut in Ireland, even without any growth. However, the Government's policies are causing a 2% rise in climate change gases per annum although it must put in place reductions of 3.5% per annum. There is a mismatch between the Taoiseach's policies and his rhetoric. Is the Government committing Ireland to a 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: It is written in black and white.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I am not convinced by the Taoiseach's reply. He mentioned decoupling of economic growth. As was stated before, a decreasing rate of increase is not a decrease. Let us be clear. As was already stated, a 7% increase per annum in transport emissions is unsustainable and goes in the wrong direction. Does the Taoiseach accept this? Does he accept a need for annual targets which he can live by...

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Not by the Taoiseach's actions.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach never stated that.

Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I wish.

Ministerial Advisers. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the duties and responsibilities of the special political advisers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6308/07]

Ministerial Advisers. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Can the Taoiseach explain the background to the increase in 2006 in the cost of political advisers? I asked about the next matter before but I will do so again because it continues to grow in urgency. Does the Taoiseach intend to at least beef up the advice he gets on climate change? The New Zealand Prime Minister has stated climate change to be similar to the threat of a nuclear holocaust...

Ministerial Advisers. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Indeed not, and I will not. I have a relevant question on political advisers. Will the issue be a matter for an adviser who will work with the Taoiseach, given the overall responsibility he holds for Departments?

Interdepartmental Committees. (21 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach when the cross-departmental team on infrastructure and public private partnership will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6323/07]