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EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I appreciate it is a serious matter that needs to be dealt with by a number of Ministers, but the Taoiseach has discussed this matter at the European Council meeting. Is it the case that we have to be quiet on human rights issues because of our dependence on Russia for energy? In regard to the December European Council meeting, given the adoption of targets of 15% to 30% cuts on 1990 carbon...

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Including extradition.

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the European Council meeting in Lahti, Finland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37083/06]

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings with EU Heads of State and Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37085/06]

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on preparations for the December 2006 European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37086/06]

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received an agenda for the upcoming European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37087/06]

Garda Reform: Statements (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I intend to share time equally with Deputies Morgan and Gregory. Is mian liom labhairt ar an rún an-tábhachtach seo, mar is ábhar é seo a bhíonn idir lámha agus á phlé ag a lán daoine ar fud mo dháilcheantair. Mar a dúirt an Teachta Costello, tá ceist an ombudsman lárnach in aon sórt athbhreithnithe nó athstruchtúraithe, chomh maith le smachtú ó thaobh iompair de don...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Does the Government's agreement with the report of the sub-committee chaired by Deputy Ardagh mean that collusion between British forces and terrorist attacks in this State will be the subject of a debate in the House? Will that debate be in the form of a motion calling for an international independent inquiry into collusion? How will the Government give expression to the agreement it...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2006: First Stage (30 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Road Traffic Act 1961.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2006: First Stage (30 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the insurance industry's stance on covering Irish farmers in the case of genetically modified organisms being found on their farms due to cross-contamination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40577/06]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will confirm that veterinary staff of her Department carry out visits to registered user establishments licensed for animal experiments; the number of inspections that have taken place each year between 1997 and 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40576/06]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the Government will follow the example of regions in Austria, Italy or Greece which have total bans on genetically modified production at regional level, Poland, which has a ban on GM seeds and crops and Switzerland, which has put in place a ban on GM livestock and crops; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40703/06]

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Was it the Taoiseach?

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Tá áthas orm go bhfuil an Rialtas ag glacadh leis an mBille um Thorann 2006. Ceapaim go bhfuil sé an-tábhachtach go leanaimid ar aghaidh mar sin. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Teachta Cuffe, an t-urlabhraí chomhshaoil sa Chomhaontas Glas, a chuir an Bille os comhair na Dála. The thrust of the Bill is important and has been recognised as such, which indicates that we are in touch with...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to ask about two pieces of promised legislation.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am unsure whether the Tánaiste regards what the Taoiseach said to be absurd or whatever. However, it would be interesting to get a straight answer in this regard.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I refer to a straightforward matter related to the Ceann Comhairle's decision, which I respect but regret, not to allow Deputy Cuffe's request to adjourn the Dáil under Standing Order 31. Nevertheless, promised legislation that might allow Members to confront some of the challenges in respect of climate change are listed, namely, the carbon fund Bill, due in early 2007 and the forestry...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Will the House get serious about the——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I simply wish to know which will come first, the forestry amendment Bill or the carbon funding Bill?