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Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The House seldom debates a motion of this kind, particularly so soon into the parliamentary term after an election. An election is when the foundation of our democracy utters its opinion. Some Government Members have asked why the Opposition is doing this now as much of what is now known was known before the general election. That is not the case. Opposition Members do not have a...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Deputy Mansergh is entitled to be so, but if that makes him proud, then his judgment in respect of his successor is something I cannot accept. Therefore I conclude by saying that Deputy Bertie Ahern would be doing this nation, his party and this House a service if he brought forward his already signalled intention to resign as Taoiseach before the next general election.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: He sure did.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Stadium Development: Stadium Development (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the tendering process for the construction of the new national stadium at Lansdowne Road will be complete; if there have been many responses to the initial tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19244/07]

Written Answers — Stadium Development: Stadium Development (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress of the re-development of Lansdowne Road as the new national stadium now that the demolition of the old stadium has begun; the timeframe for the construction of the new stadium; if further planning issues or disputes may arise; the latest estimated cost of the redevelopment; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount paid to the Exchequer to date in respect of the sale of the Whiddy Oil Refinery and the Bantry storage terminal; the amount which remains outstanding; when he expects same to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19607/07]

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Exactly.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Yes.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: We must do that within the terms of the Constitution.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: None of us has any argument with the Minister over that.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: The Minister must excuse us if we were not consumed with curiosity at that time.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: It will have instant effect.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to share time with Deputies Penrose and Kathleen Lynch. I look forward to Committee Stage when we can engage in dialogue that was not characteristic of the publication and urgent debating of this Bill. I support the concept of the PIAB and argued for it when I was Minister with responsibility for enterprise and employment. I was persuaded of the necessity to reduce the costs of...

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: In respect of the time allocation for the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007, given that this is a short Bill, the House needs more time to debate Committee Stage than to debate Second Stage. The structure of the Second Stage debate does not facilitate discussion of conflicting opinions as to the constitutionality or otherwise of the legislation. I suspect Opposition...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (4 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her Department has agreed a definition of heath with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (details supplied); and if he will provide this definition, if it has now been agreed. [19193/07]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (4 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will confirm, as reported by the December 2006 Woodmark Audit of Coillte Teo for the Forest Stewardship Council's renewal of certification that Coillte Teo is reporting to the Government a broadleaf planting rate based on the number of stems planted rather than the area planted, giving a false picture of the...

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (4 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress in agreeing regulations to control forestry in areas sensitive for the fresh water pearl mussel, in view of the fact that the period for public consultation ended in December 2006. [19195/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress in reviewing the Forestry Acts begun in 1999; and if she will reconsider her decision not to include the Forestry Act, 1988 establishing the terms of operation for Coillte Teo in view of widespread public concerns regarding the commercial bias of forestry policy and the sales of State land. [19196/07]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (4 Jul 2007)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 193: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has agreed a definition of heath with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (details supplied); and if he will provide this definition, if it has now been agreed. [19191/07]