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Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The matter is related. We have had three Ministers dealing with the drugs strategy since this man died in 2006 as a result of the effects of products sold to him by a head shop. The family asked at the time that all that can be done be done to ensure that all mind altering-----

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: ------hallucinogenic substances are taken off the shelves. Another option would be the close these shops. It is not that this issue has not be raised previously. It has been before Government for four years at this stage. The legislative programme contains nothing to address this issue despite a promise by a former Minister with responsibility for the drugs strategy that it would be addressed.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Only last week, the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform stated that we needed to be imaginative on this and that we should watch this space. However, there is nothing in the space. We need a timeframe in regard to legislation on this issue.

Non-Medicinal Psychoactive Substances Bill 2010: First Stage (28 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled Non-Medicinal Psychoactive Substances Bill 2010 and to provide for related matters.

Non-Medicinal Psychoactive Substances Bill 2010: First Stage (28 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (28 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance if the EU has placed further demands on his Department to provide a renewed timeline for deficit reduction; or if the EU is still content with the projections provided by his Department in December 2009. [17095/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a bailout tax, as recommended by the International Monetary Fund, to tax financial institutions' non-deposit liabilities and the sum of profit and compensation to help pay for future bailouts of the banking industry and to prevent the cost from falling on the taxpayer; if he will explore the possibility of...

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: My question is on gambling legislation that might be required or on its way. Will the legislation, when it is forthcoming, be the responsibility of the current Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform? If so, will it be appropriate given his vested interest in making representations on casinos? The Ceann Comhairle will be very interested in this given the connection with County Louth.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I did not say anything other than that the Ceann Comhairle might be interested given that he is from County Louth.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I made my remark considering that the Minister was making representations to ensure County Louth got the first casino, or something to that effect.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: It is important that, if there is forthcoming legislation on gambling, we know which Minister will introduce it. Is it appropriate that the Minister who is currently carrying out a review will possibly be introducing it? Will the Taoiseach consider the ethics of a Minister lobbying in this format to the planning authorities given that he is overseeing a review of gambling legislation? He...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Tá áthas orm an deis a bheith agam labhairt ar an Bille tábachtach seo - cé nach dtéann sé fada go leor - An Bille um Athchóiriú an Bhanc Ceannais, ina bhfuil muid ag iarraidh a dhéanamh cinnte nach dtarlóidh a leithéid agus a tharla go dtí seo arís amach anseo. Táimid ag foghlaim ó bhotúin na ndaoine úd a bhí i gceannas go dtí seo agus, is trua an rud é, ó dhaoine atá...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: A financial regulator needs to show that it has the resolve to monitor and enforce. There needs to be a strong appetite and a political support for strong enforcement action. If the regulator lacks the political support needed to impose sanctions, enforcement may be severely compromised. This was the problem with principles-based regulation and cannot be allowed to continue. I believe...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will make provision for the reopening and maintenance of the swimming pool at a premises (details supplied) in Dublin 7 which caters for persons with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16423/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question No. 601 of 20 April 2010, if he will provide a breakdown of the purpose of the €8 million provided by Irish Aid to Rwanda since 2007. [16840/10]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 381: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if her Department will make provision for the reopening and maintenance of the swimming pool at a premises (details supplied) in Dublin 7 which caters for students at the special school funded by her Department in view of the fact that swimming is a core part of the students' curriculum. [16424/10]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (27 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 382: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science if the draft strategic plan for the Grangegorman Dublin Institute of Technology project has been approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16435/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (22 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 64: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the efforts of local councils to tackle the proliferation of head shops by way of their planning powers; his further views on whether the efforts being undertaken at local level further highlight the need for a comprehensive legislative response at national level; and if he has met with the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the European Defence Agency Code of Conduct is a voluntary, non-binding agreement which involves no legal commitment and that in all cases of defence procurement final authority for contract award remains with the member state; if he will stop using the code as a justification for awarding Defence Forces contracts to...

Written Answers — Naval Service Patrols: Naval Service Patrols (21 Apr 2010)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the cuts to the number of patrolling days available to the Naval Service undermines the objective of reducing the inflow of illegal drugs here; if he will seek additional funding from the Department of Finance in order that the patrolling cuts may be reversed; and if he will request the Naval Service to focus more of its...