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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the metropolitan area networks in construction in 2006 and due for construction in 2007; and the overall budget for these works and progress his Department or ComReg has had in the development of backhaul connections for such networks or in the development of market or technological solutions to ensure that...

Moriarty Report: Statements (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Thar ceann an Chomhaontais Ghlais, fáiltím roimh an deis seo labhairt ar thuairisc Uí Mhuircheartaigh. It is regrettable that we do not have the opportunity for question and answers on this matter because the response of the Taoiseach to the report is characterised by a word, "surprise". He tells us he was surprised to discover that Mr. Haughey had a darker side. He was surprised to...

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: There are two propositions but seven aspects relating to the proposed constitutional referendum. Will the Taoiseach give an indication so that people can contemplate these questions? My second matter relates to promised legislation——

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: It concerns the latest outing by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform with his proposed justice Bill in the last sting of the dying wasp story.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Is there any point in us considering this promised legislation in order to ask questions when this legislation comes from left or maybe right of field——

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I have put my questions to the Taoiseach. Who is delaying now?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I am finished.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach lost his train of thought when the Ceann Comhairle interrupted.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I asked two questions. First, if it is possible for the constitutional referendum to take place before the election, how many questions will be put to the public?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach is saying that people will be asked to contemplate one or two questions. Second, when will the proposed justice Bill be introduced and when does the Government wish it to be enacted? In other words, will we have enough time for an adequate debate?

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I assume the Taoiseach means to refer to priority enactment.

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on drugs and social inclusion last met [2352/07]

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I would like to ask a question and I will try to stay within the terms of the Standing Order, as defined by the Chair, although I am not sure how much interest there is in this, given that the Gallery is empty.

Social Inclusion. (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: I will do my best. The Taoiseach stated the remit of the sub-committee covers "all aspects" and it met last December. The reason my question was tabled was to establish the frequency of the meetings. What does the title of the sub-committee mean? Does "all aspects" refer to only illegal drugs or does the term cover addictive substances and practices? Where does the term "drugs" fit in...

Constitutional Amendments. (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on planned referenda for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2358/07]

Constitutional Amendments. (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation or recommendations of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2359/07]

Constitutional Amendments. (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: In other countries there are options in respect of amending the Constitution but in Ireland it is the Taoiseach who calls the shots. He has stated that if we can hold the referendum we will and, if not, we will not. This does not indicate a firm commitment. Is there a date by which time a decision will be made that it is too close to the general election and we must wait until a new...

Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: On behalf of the Green Party I support Deputy Kenny's request for an amendment that there be questions and answers on this section of the Order of Business. Although there has been a clawback and the tribunal has resulted in money coming into the coffers, as well as being expended, we should give due regard to the fact that at 678 pages and a cost of €25 million, the scale of the job set...

Written Answers — Mitigation Petitions: Mitigation Petitions (13 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 265: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of representations by TDs, Senators and councillors that he has received since taking office relating to persons released or servicing sentences in the State penal system, including the name of the elected representatives and the nature of the offence to which they relate. [5334/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Feb 2007)

Trevor Sargent: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to improve neurological services. [4750/07]