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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 1459: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if EU Directive 2002/91/EC was implemented before 4 January 2006; if the directive was not implemented by 4 January 2006 the reason Ireland did not meet its obligations to implement this directive before the deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1109/06]

European Council Meeting: Statements. (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: The Council conclusions provide for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to be considered as a candidate country. Will its name disappear so that the state will emerge as Macedonia and Greece's reservations in this regard will be allayed?

European Council Meeting: Statements. (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: In support of what my party leader just said, I draw the attention of the House to the following points I wish to make, which come within the context of the agreed budget. I ask the Taoiseach and his colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, whether they could address their minds to them. We have certainty until 2013, which is not far away. I am glad the Taoiseach stated on more that one...

Digital Hub. (25 Jan 2006)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide information on the recent €118 million property deal in the digital hub; the amount of the digital hub dedicated to digital media enterprises; the amount being used for residential or commercial purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/06]

Written Answers — Traveller Education: Traveller Education (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the failure to integrate Traveller children into the education system; the action her Department will take to ensure that Traveller children are not disadvantaged and deprived of educational opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39672/05]

Written Answers — Weight of Schoolbags: Weight of Schoolbags (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will introduce further measures to reduce the weight of schoolbags from both primary and post-primary students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39673/05]

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: It used to be Deputy Jacob.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Since I made my first observation about the Press Gallery, an allegation has been made that I wish the Ceann Comhairle to investigate. I am not sure if it is proven but it would be disturbing if so. The allegation is that a member of the press was ordered from the Press Gallery because he was deemed to be wearing inappropriate attire, namely jeans. Will the Ceann Comhairle investigate this...

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle may not be aware as his back is to it, but the Press Gallery has been emptied and nobody from the press is present. Can I take it that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has succeeded in intimidating the rest of the press corps?

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: After two years.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (14 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Finance if the mobile telephone transmitters located (details supplied) in Dublin 6 have been switched off pending the report from the interdepartmental committee on the health effects of electromagnetic radiation; the contractual changes necessary with the telecommunications companies operating these transmitters in order to shut them down; if monetary...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with other Departments or State agencies concerned at the potential loss of expertise and corporate knowledge as a result of the Government's decentralisation programme; the steps being taken to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39007/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance the information available from the central applications facility in respect of applications from civil servants and other public servants currently located in Dublin who wish to transfer to new locations outside of Dublin under the Government's decentralisation programme; the way in which this compares with the Government target of 10,300; if...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (13 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, his views on whether all states are following this convention when travelling through Irish airspace; if he is satisfied that no extraordinary rendition flights transporting prisoners for torture or imprisonment have passed through Irish or Irish controlled airspace; and if...

Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: In view of the fact that the services directive proposed by the European Commission has gone through a committee of the European Parliament and is likely to be voted on in plenary session in February next year and in view of the amendments to the directive and its significance for many Irish workers, is it possible for a debate to be arranged in Government time when the House resumes in...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (8 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of interest by farmers here in investment in growing genetically modified crops; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38376/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: There is a precedent in all of this. If a Minister is sacked or resigned, he or she normally makes a statement. If the Minister has chosen not to make a statement——

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: ——it is incumbent on the Taoiseach to explain why he either sacked the person in question or accepted his or her resignation.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: The House is entitled to hear it. If the Deputy did not take the offer to make a statement, the Taoiseach is obliged to do so.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Ruairi Quinn: The Taoiseach should stand up and make a statement. The House can then get on with its business. We will hold this Executive to account within Standing Orders. The precedent of this House is that the statement is made by the ex-Minister.