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Northern Ireland Issues. (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 32: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent developments in the Northern Ireland peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter [29601/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: How was plan B, reported in the newspapers, formulated and is the Taoiseach satisfied there has been sufficient consultation will all parties involved to ensure it will not set back progress and make it more difficult to make an agreement? Will plan B be on the agenda of next month's multi-party talks in St. Andrew's? Following my attendance and that of other Members of this House at the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance: the need for the Taoiseach to explain to the Houses of the Oireachtas and to answer questions from all parties regarding the clear contradiction between his statement in 1997 that "politicians should not be under a financial obligation to anyone", friend or other, and his admission...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: There were several requests under Standing Order 31 which clearly indicated there is a wish in this House for a greater level of accountability.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The two proposals——

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I am trying to exercise democracy here.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: The Ceann Comhairle told us he believed passionately in democracy when he was being hounded by protesters.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: This is democracy at work. My colleagues and I put down six motions under Standing Order 31——

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It has everything to do with the proposal.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: It indicates a level of public concern, a wish for democracy to be accountable——

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: ——and a wish for this House to operate.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: A Cheann Comhairle, it is not right for you to close down this House and to close down democracy.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I wish to oppose the proposal. The Green Party Whip, Deputy Boyle, wrote to the Government Chief Whip specifically asking for the same request made by the other two party leaders. That request was not to the liking of the Government Chief Whip. The House needs to make the decision. One can hear an overwhelming demand for the proposed facility. We will let——

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Yes, let us have a questions and answers session.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Is the Ceann Comhairle accepting the proposal?

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Is the Ceann Comhairle accepting the proposal?

Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Trevor Sargent: I take this opportunity to wish the former Tánaiste well and the new Tánaiste an enjoyable short tenure. Can the long overdue criminal justice (UN convention against corruption) Bill be brought forward any quicker than is proposed? We have moved from position 12 down to position 19 on the international corruption perceptions index. This is something we must address. Will the Taoiseach...

Sports Facilities. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the roll-out of the nationwide audit of sports facilities. [26955/06]

Sports Facilities. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: This question arises from promises in the programme for Government, and the audit was to be carried out. When is the expected date for its conclusion and publication? I appreciate that considerable funding has come from the Minister's Department, which has been helpful. For example, a swimming pool in Skerries would not be built, along with many other projects, only for such funding. I also...

Sports Facilities. (6 Jul 2006)

Trevor Sargent: What about skateboard parks?