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Order of Business. (22 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: As a brief preamble, given that the record demonstrates that my preambles are quite short, it is mid-summer again and people as young as 12 can be seen drunk on the streets. They order from off-licences by getting other people to order their drink. In that context, I see it is proposed to publish the sale of alcohol Bill by mid-2006. It is now mid-2006 and, unless the Bill is published within...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: He was so hurt that he did not come into the House today.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: They are disowning it.

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (21 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeline and content of the Government's proposed research and innovation strategy and the material contribution it will make to reach the target set by the EU's Lisbon Strategy of increasing economy-wide research and development spending to 2.5 per cent of gross national product by 2013. [23950/06]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (20 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will be pursuing the issue of extended preschool provision with the Minister with responsibility for Children, in view of the strong emphasis on early childhood care and education recommended by the Combat Poverty Agency in its recent report Day in Day Out Understanding the Dynamics of Child Poverty. [23003/06]

Written Answers — Social Inclusion: Social Inclusion (20 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the role his Department plays in the policy direction of the social inclusion units at local authority level; and if there is to be an expansion of these units nationwide. [23002/06]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (15 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will clarify the legal situation regarding the imposition of school rules during junior and leaving certificate exams; if a student can be refused permission to sit an exam in a hall lent by the school to the State Examinations Board; her views on the imposition of punishment measures for breaking school rules that interfere...

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (15 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on reviewing the Education Act 1998 to allow student representatives to sit on school boards of management at second level, particularly in view of the recent controversy in Tullamore; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23230/06]

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Given today's revelations of the scandalous and exploitative practices of carrying out market research in schools for commercial companies, as well the creeping commercialisation in our education system——

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: This is a preamble. I am getting to that, but must put the matter in context.

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: It is in light of an issue I raised last week regarding the protection of children from sexual predators and the Education Act 1998. Is legislation promised to amend this Act to stop commercialisation in our schools? Schools are being used for propaganda.

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I raised the matter of sexual predators with the Tánaiste last week. This is a bit of a cop-out.

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (14 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has examined the findings of the PREPARE partnerships for rural Europe report on rural movements in Europe in order for Ireland to gain knowledge from European partners on ways to improve the quality of life in rural areas. [22792/06]

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Obviously many Members have spoken already and it is difficult to come up with something new to say. We all want to get our tuppence worth in on this Bill, me included. The Minister has been very gracious to some of my party colleagues in his remarks. As my colleague, Deputy Cuffe, said, if the Minister is praising the Green Party, he has something up his sleeve — an example of his...

Offshore Islands. (14 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the role his Department plays and will play in the future of the Blasket Islands, County Kerry. [22791/06]

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (13 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 71: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with copies of any significant reports or correspondence that he has received outlining the archaeological value of the Thornton lands in north County Dublin that have been proposed for a new prison; and his Department's involvement in the work. [22578/06]

Written Answers — Criminal Sentences: Criminal Sentences (8 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on providing the resources necessary for the compilation of a database of information on criminal sentences in the Four Courts and online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22212/06]

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (8 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations with broadband Internet access; the plans he has for a nationwide roll-out of broadband to all Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22211/06]

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I echo Deputy Boyle's comments on the Dalton report, which was leaked. God help us if any report on sexual offences is treated in the same way. I agree with the sentiments of this Bill and will support its attempt to regulate the greyhound industry. Greyhounds must compete on merit and should not race after taking painkillers or other drugs to boost performance. Much concern has been...

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I always like a little bit of banter.