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Illegal Fireworks. (24 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The Tánaiste is aware that a number of persons and companies in Northern Ireland which manufacture and/or sell fireworks in that jurisdiction advertise their products in the Republic. However, before addressing the issue of advertising, I wish first to outline the law and current policy relating to the control of fireworks. The Explosives Act 1875, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act...

Illegal Fireworks. (24 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I will forward the remainder of my reply to the Deputy if he so wishes.

Anti-Social Behaviour. (24 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter and I am aware of recent media reports on the matter. I am deputising for the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform who is unavailable at this time. The Tánaiste shares their concern and that of the public about anti-social behaviour, including the recent serious attack on a young person on a bus. The Tánaiste was...

Health Services. (24 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I will reply on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I am informed that all Ministers associated with the Department of Health and Children are on ministerial duties associated with their portfolios this evening.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Here comes the twilight zone.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: In September 2005, speaking to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Taoiseach committed Ireland to reaching the UN target of 0.7% of GNP on Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing countries by 2012. This commitment means that the Government will spend approximately €1.5 billion on ODA annually by that year. The total aid budget for 2006 is €734 million. On 18...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Irish Aid provides funding for development work in India, through Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and the Irish Missionary Resource Service (IMRS). In 2005, over €5.1 million was provided to NGOs for development projects and emergency and humanitarian relief work in India. The funding was largely directed to three Irish NGOs, namely, Concern, Goal and Trócaire, which accounted for...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: In September 2005, speaking to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Taoiseach committed Ireland to reaching the UN target of 0.7% of GNP on Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing countries by 2012. This commitment means that the Government will spend approximately €1.5 billion on ODA annually by that year. The total aid budget for 2006 is €734 million. As...

Crime Prevention: Motion (Resumed). (11 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I wish to focus on the drug supply reduction aspect of this debate. As my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Noel Ahern, pointed out yesterday evening, drugs law enforcement is one of the pillar headings of the Government's drug policy framework, namely, the national drugs strategy. I reiterate the point that the Government's...

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Where is the Deputy's colleague?

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The media are doing a better job of it, that is the point.

Seanad: White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (4 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I am glad, nor do I believe people will remember the current crisis when they consider the good budgets we have introduced and the way in which we have run the country and will continue to do in coming months. It was heartening to see the welcome accorded to the Taoiseach. He received the strongest applause of any world leader in recognition of Ireland's major commitment to the fight against...

Seanad: White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (4 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: That was unintentional.

Seanad: White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (4 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I am grateful for the opportunity to address the Seanad on Ireland's first White Paper on overseas development aid or assistance. The White Paper on Irish Aid was launched by the Taoiseach and I on 18 September last. We were joined by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern. The White Paper has been widely welcomed and praised by everyone in Ireland who is interested in...

Disclosures relating to the Mahon Tribunal: Statements (3 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: And the Northern Bank robbery.

Disclosures relating to the Mahon Tribunal: Statements (3 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: What about Slab Oil?

Disclosures relating to the Mahon Tribunal: Statements (3 Oct 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Deputy Kenny will not listen. He had five minutes to get the point but he did not get it.

Foreign Conflicts. (27 Sep 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I speak on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, who is on official business in New York, where he spoke to the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. He also met the Sudanese Foreign Minister and the UN Secretary General, Mr. Kofi Annan. In both meetings the Darfur issue was top of the agenda. The Government has consistently made clear that it...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Sep 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Irish Aid enters into funding partnerships through a number of funding schemes with various types of organisations in the delivery of development programmes. Any potential funding for a school in Ghana would be likely to be delivered through a Non Governmental Organisation or through an Irish Missionary Organisation. Details of the relevant funding schemes operated by Irish Aid are...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (27 Sep 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 900, 902, 903 and 905 together. The Government is gravely concerned about the continuing humanitarian and political crisis in Darfur and is using all avenues to urge concerted international action to resolve the major humanitarian and political challenges which exist there. Since the outbreak of violence in Darfur in 2003, Ireland has been providing extensive...