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Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, in case the Minister of State would inadvertently mislead the House, what he is telling us is not accurate. This was discussed but it was then vetoed by the Taoiseach. The Minister of State at the time, now Minister for Defence, Deputy Pat Carey, told the committee he could not proceed.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: They were vetoed.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: There is no question but what I am saying is accurate.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: The then Chief Whip, Deputy Pat Carey, came into the meeting and said he was sorry but he could not proceed any further with this.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: I wish to share time with Deputies Lynch, Upton, McManus, Sherlock and Costello.

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: I thank Deputy Howlin for bringing this timely motion to the House. At this time of national crisis it is vital that we review, examine and reform how we use the powers vested in us by the people. The public interest and efficiency, with the elimination of waste, must be re-established. In that regard, I want to concentrate on one area that have raised repeatedly and that needs urgent...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: Hear, hear.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: There is a question on the Order Paper which relates to this matter.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: Deputy Broughan's question is in order. The difference between the party leaders' allowance and the payments made to certain Independent Members - which are the subject of a question on the Order Paper - is that every cent paid out in respect of the former must be audited and accounted for. However, the Independent Members can put the money they are paid in their back pockets and then do...

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: This is the correct time to seek the information-----

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: -----because a parliamentary question to the Taoiseach in respect of this matter appears on the Order Paper. We are asking if there is any intention to apply the same audit procedures to the allowance to which Deputy Broughan refers as those which apply in respect of allowances paid to party leaders.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: The question is the question.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: On the same issue,-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: The Dáil reform sub-committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges met on a number of occasions. The Government, or at least the Government representative, brought forward a proposal, as well as Fine Gael and Labour, but at the point where there might have been agreement the Taoiseach vetoed any further development on that and no further meetings have taken place.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: The former Government Whip, who is now a Minister, had to tell us that he could not proceed any further.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: I must have been right about that.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: With regard to Dáil reform and the legislation required for it, the Government has tabled an amendment to the Private Member's motion before the House this week which states it has put forward proposals for Dáil reform. It forgot to state the Taoiseach had vetoed the proposals which the Government put forward. On foot of this, perhaps there has been a change of mind at Government level on...

Written Answers — No Question Heading: No Question Heading (9 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 14 October 2010, and given that agreement has been reached with Naas Town Council on the purchase of a site, if she will now approve the appointment of a design team for a school (details supplied) in Naas, County Kildare [41155/10]

Waste Disposal (4 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: I thank the Minister for taking this debate. It is the first time I have seen a senior Minister handling an Adjournment matter for a considerable time. The case I am about to outline demonstrates the need for a review of the powers of the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. Kerdiffstown dump near Naas in County Kildare is a rotting, stinking disgrace and it is scandalous that a Green...

Written Answers — Health and Safety: Health and Safety (4 Nov 2010)

Emmet Stagg: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the stage at which the implementation process of the new Farm Safety Action Plan 2009 – 2012 stands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40640/10]