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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 437: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the directive name, directive reference number and number of cases where Ireland has been formally cautioned under Article 226 of the treaty of the European Community, issued a reasoned opinion under Article 226 of the treaty of the European Community, the Commission has declared its intention to go the...

Defence Forces: Motion. (15 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I compliment the Minister for Defence for attending an important ceremony yesterday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ireland's membership of the United Nations. The UN has a proud history and I think it will have a proud future. We should compliment the UN Secretary General, Mr. Kofi Annan, and all those working with him. I also wish to compliment all the Irish troops for their...

Written Answers — Rapid Response Initiative: Rapid Response Initiative (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his initiative, announced at the Royal Irish Academy on 18 November 2005, to establish two organisations to assist the developing world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39310/05]

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his most recent diplomatic contacts with other EU states regarding possible Irish involvement in EU battlegroups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39309/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he intends raising, or has raised the plight of those born and raised in Estonia but of Russian ethnic origin who by virtue of their lack of fluency in Estonian are unable to avail of passports allowing them travel and work within the European Economic Area. [39500/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied with the Health and Safety Authority's response to the fatal car accident that took place on the N59 at Murrivagh, County Mayo, on 22 December 2004 (details supplied). [39492/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the general instability, state of war and human rights abuses in Afghanistan; if examinations will be made regarding the applications for leave to remain by Afghani citizens living here; and if he will provide a breakdown of the number of Afghani citizens seeking leave to remain in the...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will introduce section 17 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2000, dealing with the identification of the supplier of alcohol for consumption off premises; and when he intends to introduce a measure that will mean effective action can be taken against those who continue the practice of selling alcohol to persons under...

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I noted the Minister's remarks at the beginning of his speech. In light of yesterday's events, I was surprised he did not identify individuals in his address to the House given his remarks yesterday. Perhaps he has already given names to his friends in the Fourth Estate. I welcome the Government's proposal, which contains a considerable amount of detail. Given that the commission will use a...

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: It may be a new form of war, but nothing should allow terrorism to occur. I remind the Minister of the remarks of his ministerial colleague last night, when he stated that all it takes for evil to thrive is for good men to do nothing. It is not good enough to stand idly by on the sidelines claiming that we could not go near those planes as US business would leave in the morning. It is a...

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: We are only now finding out about the 30,000 Iraqi casualties. Is the Minister saying that the only thing the Garda can do is stand on the sidelines? He and I both know, as I read it into the record on 30 September 2004, that the plane with the call sign N379P landed at Shannon. We know that the people using that plane abducted and transported al-Qaeda suspects on behalf of the US Government....

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I do not believe my colleague condoned the attack.

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: No I did not. If the Minister can show me evidence——

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Does the Minister condone the killing of 30,000 Iraqis?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to undertake a comprehensive review of tax residency rules on the basis of the report that is to be supplied to him by the Revenue Commissioners, should that report indicate that there is serious abuse of Ireland's current tax residency rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38905/05]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (13 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which his Department calculates the costs and benefits of tax expenditures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38904/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (13 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 480: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with Kilkenny County Council's and the Environmental Protection Agency's handling of the waste water treatment plant, details supplied, in County Kilkenny; and his views on whether no expansion of the facility should occur until the environmental concerns relating to the facility...

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I intend to share my time with Deputy Ó Caoláin.

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I always find it difficult to congratulate the Minister within an hour of having called for his resignation, but I will do my best.

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)

Ciarán Cuffe: I sincerely welcome the Minister's acceptance of the proposal from the Labour Party. It is a step in the right direction, but as we all know, there is a body of legislation that needs to be dramatically reviewed in order to bring the coroner service into the 21st century. This move has arisen from a couple of cases, with which some of us are familiar. I found an apt quote from a group called...