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- European Presidency: Statements. (20 Jan 2004)
Dick Roche: Hear, hear.
- European Presidency: Statements. (20 Jan 2004)
Dick Roche: I apologise if I am unable to deal with every issue raised by Deputies. Nobody should be under any illusions about the energy, enthusiasm, drive and commitment of the Presidency on the matter of the Intergovernmental Conference. The Taoiseach, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and I have spent a huge amount of time since Christmas dealing with this area. Most of the main players have already...
- European Presidency: Statements. (20 Jan 2004)
Dick Roche: The discussion on a two-tier Europe illustrates the nature of the difficulties and the significance of the work that has to be done. It is hard for those who take a different view to understand precisely what a two-speed Europe actually means. The point is that it is not on the agenda and is not being contemplated. We want to complete the treaty if that can be achieved. It is simply untrue...
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Water Services Bill 2003 before the Dáil. The Bill has been passed by the Seanad and has benefited from the debate in that House and a range of amendments agreed by it. I wish to explain what is meant by the term "water services" as it is used in the Bill. If one is to appreciate the overall thrust of the Bill, it...
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: Yes.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: I made a small clarification to help Deputy Gilmore deal with the Bill truthfully when he speaks on it.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: Truth is one thing which has been missing from his interpretation of the Bill to date.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: Before I outline what the Bill is about, I wish to address concerns which have been expressed about provisions on metering of water services. The power to install meters is provided for in existing water services legislation. The metering of water services is a long-standing policy for non-domestic users and a prerequisite to effective water management. Local authorities are well on the way...
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: The Deputy can do better than that.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: That is true.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: The Deputy can accept my assurances on that.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: The Deputy should read the Bill.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: The Deputy should read the Bill.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (5 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: I just said that. I said it is not free.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: I compliment the Deputy on getting to the website.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: It is a very good website.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: Is the Deputy referring to the departmental website? I thought he was talking about a private website.
- Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)
Dick Roche: The Deputy is pushing an open door.
- Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)
Dick Roche: They should pick it up.
- Order of Business. (1 Feb 2005)
Dick Roche: They are well funded.