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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (7 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 357: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he anticipates that the European Commission will impose fines on Ireland in relation to the Water Framework Directive. [30414/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the evidence on which he bases his rejection of the call for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel and in particular the evidence of any positive influence on Israel as a result of Ireland's affording it preferential trade. [29690/10]

Written Answers — United Nations Resolutions: United Nations Resolutions (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will respond to the concerns shared by a number of non-governmental organisations that in developing its national action plan for the implantation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the Government failed to conduct a broad and inclusive consultation process; if he will confirm that the eight essential steps contained in the best...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason all requests for financial safety net support made by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 were refused by the community welfare officer. [29784/10]

Message from Seanad (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Measaim go bhfuil sé tábhachtach go bhfuilimid ag plé an Bille seo. Is oth liom go bhfuilimid á phlé - ba chóir go mbeimid ag plé le toghchán Údarás na Gaeltachta, nó le torthaí an toghchán sin. De réir an reachtaíocht mar atá sí faoi láthair, bhí deis ag an Rialtas an toghchán a eagrú aon uair le breis is bliain anuas. De réir an reachtaíocht sin, tá sé de cheart...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Tairgim leasú a 1: In page 6, before section 1, to insert the following new section: 1.—Section 28(1) of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Act 1979 is amended by the deletion of "four years", and its replacement with "one year".". Luaigh mé an leasú cuíosach simplí seo nuair a labhair mé ar an Dara Céim. Tá mé ag iarraidh a chinntiú nach bhfuil an daonlathas á chur ar athló againn....

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Ag dul ar ais chuig an leasú atá os ár gcomhair, dá nglacfaí leis, beimis in ann toghchán a reáchtáil idir anois agus 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2010 agus mhairfeadh tréimhse uasta an údaráis sin go dtí Márta 2016. Ansin, nuair a bheadh sé cuí, i ndiaidh ritheadh na reachtaíochta a mhol an tAire, agus an Teachta Ó Cuív roimhe le ceithre bliana anuas, ag déileáil leis na...

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, subsection (1), between lines 35 and 36, to insert the following: ""Authority" refers to An tÚdarás Rialála um Shubstaintí Neamhleigheasacha Sícighníomhacha translated into English as the Non-Medicinal Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority;". I have a number of amendments. With regard to amendments Nos. 1 and 2, I submitted two versions of...

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Amendments Nos. 1, 3, 7 and 8 propose the setting up of a new authority, the non-medicinal psychoactive substances regulatory authority. I am loath to set up new authorities, mindful of the criticism that they are just quangos that very often end up looking after themselves rather than specific interests. In this case, I do not want to add a major cost to the State which is why I propose it...

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Given the range of substances we are dealing with and what the Minister has just said about it changing on a daily basis, one body should be in charge of ensuring there is a proper register of such substances and their alternatives. I will be pressing some of these amendments because I believe there is a role for a regulatory authority, although I am willing to compromise in favour of giving...

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, subsection (1), between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: ""National Advisory Committee on Drugs" or "NACD" is that which was established under the auspices of the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation in July 2000 and is now under the auspices of the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs;".

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I support Deputy Shatter's amendments and propose that a reference to "injected" would further enhance the definition of "psychoactive substance". I am aware of cases where methadrone, for example, is being injected by users causing horrendous abscesses. I would be satisfied if the Minister could show that "consumed" covers all those eventualities, but for clarity of law, Deputy Shatter's...

Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla (6 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I too welcome the relaxing of the blockade to a degree, but a number of materials are still restricted. Does the Minister regard the action of attacking and confiscating the boats and personal effects of people and retaining them as an act of piracy? Would he also agree that the international outcry and increased boycott and divestment are the real reasons behind the Israeli move to relax...

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil le Pairtí an Lucht Oibre as ucht am a roinnt liom. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Bille ríthábhachtach seo, in ainneoin go bhfuil fadhbanna agam leis. Government action on head shops has been painfully slow in coming to fruition as four and a half years ago Colm Hodgkinson died after taking processed magic mushrooms he bought from a head shop. Not wanting...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn the report commissioned by IMPACT on the implications of the 2010 budget for the community and voluntary sector which warns that 5,000 jobs could be lost and the sectors capacity to represent and advocate for disadvantaged groups emasculated as a result of cuts; if he accepts the...

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (1 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason that on the 25 June 2010 there is no obvious equality section on his Department's website despite the reconfiguration of responsibilities announced by the Taoiseach three months ago and the formal inclusion of equality in the title of his Department almost one month ago. [28747/10]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (1 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the actions being taken by her and the Irish Medicines Board to routinely ensure that psychoactive products, the sale of which requires a licence, are not being sold by head shops and websites. [29137/10]

Written Answers — Media Campaigns: Media Campaigns (1 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 44 of 1 April 2010, the additional moneys that will be made available for the national awareness campaign regarding the dangers of legal highs; if this campaign will involve television, radio and billboards; and her views on if the delay in formulating and launching such a campaign has been...

Written Answers — Drugs Awareness Campaigns: Drugs Awareness Campaigns (1 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 302: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to raise awareness of the dangers of so-called legal highs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29139/10]

Civil Partnership Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The Minister indicated the next Finance Bill will provide that stamp duty will not be paid on certain transactions. Will these provisions have retrospective effect if this legislation is enacted and commenced prior to the enactment and commencement of the Finance Bill?