79 SEANAD E´ IREANN 1289

De´ Ma´irt, 13 Nollaig, 2005 Tuesday, 13th December, 2005

2.30 p.m.

RIAR NA hOIBRE Order Paper

GNO´ POIBLI´ Public Business

Tairiscint: Motion: 1. ‘‘Go nde´anfar an togra go gceadaı´onn That the proposal that Seanad E´ ireann Seanad E´ ireann an Sta´t d’fheidhmiu´ an approve the exercise by the State of the roghnaithe no´ na rogha, arna gcur ar fa´il option or discretion, provided by Article 3 le hAirteagal 3 den cheathru´ Pro´ tacal ata´ of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty leagtha amach i gConradh Amstardam, of Amsterdam, to notify the President of fo´ gra a thabhairt d’Uachtara´n na Comhairle the Council that it wishes to take part in the gur mian leis a bheith pa´irteach i nglacadh adoption and application of the following agus i bhfeidhmiu´ an bhirt bheartaithe seo proposed measure: a leanas:

togra le haghaidh Cinnidh o´ n gComhairle a proposal for a Council Decision on the maidir le no´ s imeachta faisne´ise establishment of a mutual information frithpha´irteach a bhunu´ a bhaineann le procedure concerning Member States’ bearta Ballsta´tire´imsı´ an tearmainn agus measures in the area of asylum and na hinimirce, immigration, ar beart beartaithe e´ ar leagadh co´ ip de faoi a copy of which proposed measure was laid bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann an 14 Samhain, before Seanad E´ ireann on 14th November, 2005, a tharchur chuig an gComhchoiste um 2005, be referred to the Joint Committee on Dhlı´ agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s agus Cearta na mBan, de re´ir mhı´r (1) Rights, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) d’Orduithe Tagartha an Choiste (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that sin, agus go nde´anfaidh an Coiste sin, tra´th Committee, which, not later that 15th nach de´anaı´ na´ an 15 Nollaig, 2005, December, 2005, shall send a message to teachtaireacht a chur chuig an Seanad ar an the Seanad in the manner prescribed in modh a fhorordaı´tear i mBuan-Ordu´ 67, Standing Order 67, and Standing Order agus go mbeidh feidhm da´ re´ir ag Buan- 69(2) shall accordingly apply.’’ Ordu´ 69(2).

—Senator Mary O’Rourke.

2. An Bille Iomaı´ochta (Leasu´ ) 2005 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 — Order for Second Stage.

Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do leasu´ an Achta Bill entitled an Act to amend the Iomaı´ochta 2002 trı´ shocru´ a dhe´anamh, ar Competition Act 2002 by providing, in the mhaithe le leas an phobail, chun toirmeasc interests of the common good, for the P.T.O. 1290 13 Nollaig, 2005 a chur ar ghnı´omhaı´ochtaı´ lena gcoisctear, prohibition of activities which prevent, lena sriantar no´ lena saobhtar le iomaı´ocht restrict or distort competition in trade in i dtra´da´il in earraı´ gro´ saera sa Sta´t, do grocery goods in the State, to revoke the chu´ lghairm an Ordaithe um Chleachtais Restrictive Practices (Groceries) Order Srianta (Earraı´ Gro´ saera) 1987 agus 1987 and to repeal the Restrictive Practices d’aisghairm an Achta um Chleachtais (Confirmation of Order) Act 1987 and Srianta (Ordu´ a Dhaingniu´ ) 1987 agus other related and spent Acts. Achtanna gaolmhara eile agus Achtanna eile ata´ o´ fheidhm. —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

3. Bille an Chola´iste Ollscoile, Gaillimh (Leasu´ ) 2005 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 — Order for Second Stage.

Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do leasu´ Acht Bill entitled an Act to amend the Chola´iste Phrı´omh-Scoile na Gaillimhe University College Galway Act 1929. 1929. —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

Tairiscint: Motion: 4. ‘‘Go nde´anann Seanad E´ ireann, That Seanad E´ ireann,

—a´ mheabhru´ di an imnı´ phoiblı´ — bearing in mind the significant public shuntasach faoi la´imhsea´il lı´omhaintı´ concern about the handling of maidir le drochu´ sa´id ghne´asach leanaı´ allegations of child sexual abuse in aghaidh comhaltaı´ den chle´ir a bhı´ against members of the clergy ag feidhmiu´ faoi choimirce operating under the aegis of the ard—deoise Chaitliceach Bhaile Catholic archdiocese of Dublin; A´ tha Cliath;

—a´ thabhairt da´ haire Cinneadh — noting the informal Government neamhfhoirmiu´ il an Rialtais an 22 Decision of 22nd October, 2002 that Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 2002, gur the matter required further theastaigh tuilleadh breithnithe agus consideration and reflection, in machnaimh maidir leis an nı´, go particular on the part of the Minister ha´irithe ag an Aire Dlı´ agus Cirt, for Justice, Equality and Law Reform; Comhionannais agus Athcho´ irithe Dlı´;

—a´ thabhairt da´ haire Cinneadh an — noting the Government Decision of Rialtais an 25 Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 25th October, 2005 accepting in 2005, lenar glacadh i bprionsabal le principle the recommendations of the moltaı´ thuarasca´il an fhiosru´ cha´in faoi report of the inquiry into the handling la´imhsea´il lı´omhaintı´ maidir le of allegations of child sexual abuse in drochu´ sa´id ghne´asach leanaı´ i ndeoise the diocese of Ferns and giving a Fhearna agus lenar tugadh gealltanas commitment to their implementation maidir lena gcur i ngnı´omh ag Ranna by line Departments and relevant lı´ne agus ag gnı´omhaireachtaı´ agencies; iomchuı´;

—a´ thabhairt da´ haire gurb e´ tuairim an — noting that it is the opinion of the an Aire Dlı´ agus Cirt, Comhionannais Minister for Justice, Equality and Law agus Athcho´ irithe Dlı´ gur trı´ Reform that a commission of choimisiu´ n imscru´ du´ cha´in is fearr a investigation represents the best 13 Nollaig, 2005 1291 thabharfar aghaidh ar na method of addressing the issues saincheisteanna ata´ i gceist; involved;

—a´ thabhairt da´ haire thairis sin go — further noting that a draft order ndearnadh dre´acht-ordu´ a bheartaı´onn proposed to be made by the an Rialtas a dhe´anamh faoin Acht um Government under the Commissions of Choimisiu´in Imscru´du´cha´in 2004 (Uimh. Investigation Act 2004 (No. 23 of 2004) 23 de 2004) a leagan go cuı´ faoi bhra´id has been duly laid before Seanad Sheanad E´ ireann i leith na nithe sin E´ ireann in respect of the foregoing roimhe seo da´ dtagraı´tear, mar aon le matters referred to, together with a ra´iteas ar na cu´iseanna le coimisiu´n a statement of reasons for establishing a bhunu´ faoin Acht sin; commission under that Act; an dre´acht-Ordu´ um Choimisiu´ n approves the draft Commission of Imscru´ du´ cha´in (Drochu´ sa´id Ghne´asach Investigation (Child Sexual Abuse) Order Leanaı´) 2005 a cheadu´ . 2005.’’ —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

5. Bille na bPrı´osu´ n 2005 — An Coiste. Prisons Bill 2005 — Committee.

6. An Bille um Chla´ru´ Uachtanna 2005 — An Coiste. Registration of Wills Bill 2005 — Committee. —Senator .

7. Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiu´ la (Leasu´ ) 2005 — An Dara Ce´im. Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2005 — Second Stage. —Senators Joe O’Toole, , David Norris.

Tı´olactha: Presented: 8. An Bille um Cheartas Coiriu´ il (Cu´ namh Frithpha´irteach) 2005 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 — Order for Second Stage.

Bille da´ ngairtear Acht da´ chumasu´ Bill entitled an Act to enable effect to be e´ifeacht a thabhairt sa Sta´t d’fhora´lacha de given in the State to provisions of the chuid na n-ionstraimı´ idirna´isiu´ nta seo a following international instruments relating leanas a bhaineann le cu´ namh to mutual assistance in criminal matters: (i) frithpha´irteach in a´bhair choiriu´ la: (i) the European Union Convention of 29 May Coinbhinsiu´ n an Aontais Eorpaigh an 29 2000, the Protocol thereto of 16 October Bealtaine 2000, Pro´ tacal an 16 Deireadh 2001 and the Agreement of 19 December Fo´ mhair 2001 a ghabhann leis agus 2003 between the European Union and the Comhaontu´ an 19 Nollaig 2003 idir an Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of tAontas Eorpach agus Poblacht na Norway on the application of certain hI´oslainne agus Rı´ocht na hIorua maidir le provisions of the convention and protocol, feidhm fora´lacha a´irithe den Choinbhinsiu´ n (ii) Council Framework Decision agus den Phro´ tacal, (ii) Creat-Chinneadh 2003/577/JHA of 22 July 2003 concerning 2003/577/JHA an 22 Iu´ il 2003 o´ n orders freezing property or evidence, (iii) gComhairle maidir le horduithe lena the Second Additional Protocol of 8 gcalctar maoin no´ fianaise, (iii) Dara November 2001 to the European Pro´ tacal Breise an 8 Samhain 2001 a Convention of 20 April 1959, (iv) the Treaty ghabhann le Coinbhinsiu´ n Eorpach an 20 of 18 January 2001 between the United Aibrea´n 1959, (iv) Conradh an 18 Eana´ir States of America and Ireland, as applied P.T.O. 1292 13 Nollaig, 2005 2001 idir Sta´it Aontaithe Mheiricea´ agus by the instrument contemplated by Article E´ ire, arna chur chun feidhme leis an 3(2) of the Agreement of 25 June 2003 ionstraim a bheartaı´tear le hAirteagal 3(2) between the European Union and the de Chomhaontu´ an 25 Meitheamh 2003 idir United States of America and done at an tAontas Eorpach agus Sta´it Aontaithe Dublin on 14 July 2005; (b) to give effect to Mheiricea´ agus a rinneadh i mBaile A´ tha Council Decision (2002/192/EC) of 28 Cliath an 14 Iu´ il 2005; (b) do thabhairt February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request e´ifeacht do Chinneadh (2002/192/CE) an 28 to take part in some of the provisions of the Feabhra 2002 o´ n gComhairle maidir le Schengen Acquis, in so far as those hiarraidh na hE´ ireann a bheith pa´irteach i provisions relate to mutual assistance in roinnt d’fhora´lacha Acquis Schengen, a criminal matters; (c) to repeal and re-enact, mhe´id a bhaineann na fora´lacha sin le with amendments, Part VII (International cu´ namh frithpha´irteach in a´bhair choiriu´ la; Co-operation) of the Criminal Justice Act (c) do dhe´anamh aisghairm agus athachtu´ , 1994; and to provide for related matters. maille le leasuithe, ar Chuid VII (Comhar Idirna´isiu´ nta) den Acht um Cheartas Coiriu´ il 1994; agus do dhe´anamh socru´ i dtaobh nithe gaolmhara. —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

9. An Bille um Shaora´il Faisne´ise (Leasu´ ) (Uimh. 2) 2003 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2003 — Order for Second Stage.

Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do leasu´ an Achta Bill entitled an Act to amend the um Shaora´il Faisne´ise 1997 agus do Freedom of Information Act 1997 and to dhe´anamh socru´ i dtaobh nithe gaolmhara. provide for related matters. —Senator Brendan Ryan.

10. An Bille um Fhorfheidhmiu´ Orduithe Cu´ irte (Uimh. 2) 2004 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Enforcement of Court Orders (No. 2) Bill 2004 — Order for Second Stage.

Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do dhe´anamh Bill entitled an Act to provide for the socru´ maidir leis na cu´ irteanna do making of attachment of earnings orders, dhe´anamh orduithe astaithe tuillimh, attachment of welfare orders, and orduithe astaithe leasa agus orduithe instalment orders by the courts to facilitate tra´thchoda chun forfheidhmiu´ orduithe the enforcement of undischarged court cu´ irte, fı´nea´lacha agus fiacha eile orders, fines and other debts and to provide neamhurscaoilte a e´ascu´ agus do dhe´anamh for related matters. socru´ i dtaobh nithe gaolmhara. —Senator .

Tairiscintı´: Motions: 11. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Seanad E´ ireann te´armaı´ That Seanad E´ ireann approves the terms of an Chomhaontaithe idir Rialtas na hE´ ireann the Agreement between the Government of agus Rialtas Phoblacht na Bulga´ire ar Ireland and the Government of the Republic chomhoibriu´ maidir le ga´innea´il aindleathach of Bulgaria on co-operation in combating illicit drugaı´ agus re´amhtheachtaithe, sciu´radh trafficking in drugs and precursors, money airgid, coireacht eagraithe, ga´innea´il ar laundering, organised crime, trafficking in dhaoine, sceimhlitheoireacht agus coireacht persons, terrorism and other serious crime 13 Nollaig, 2005 1293 thromchu´iseach eile a chomhrac a sı´nı´odh i which was signed in Dublin on 31st January, mBaile A´ tha Cliath an 31 Eana´ir, 2002 agus 2002, copies of which were laid before Seanad ar leagadh co´ipeanna de faoi bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann on 15th November, 2005.’’ E´ ireann an 15 Samhain, 2005. —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

12. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Seanad E´ ireann That Seanad E´ ireann approves the terms te´armaı´ an Chomhaontaithe idir Rialtas na of the Agreement between the Government hE´ ireann agus Rialtas Phoblacht na Cipire of Ireland and the Government of the ar chomhoibriu´ maidir le ga´innea´il Republic of Cyprus on co-operation in aindleathach drugaı´, sciu´ radh airgid, combating illicit drug trafficking, money coireacht eagraithe, ga´innea´il ar dhaoine, laundering, organised crime, trafficking in sceimhlitheoireacht agus coireacht persons, terrorism and other serious crime thromchu´ iseach eile a chomhrac a sı´nı´odh i which was signed in Dublin on 8th March, mBaile A´ tha Cliath an 8 Ma´rta, 2002 agus 2002, copies of which were laid before ar leagadh co´ ipeanna de faoi bhra´id Seanad E´ ireann on 15th November, 2005.’’ Sheanad E´ ireann an 15 Samhain, 2005. —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

13. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Seanad E´ ireann That Seanad E´ ireann approves the terms te´armaı´ an Chomhaontaithe idir Rialtas na of the Agreement between the Government hE´ ireann agus Rialtas Phoblacht na of Ireland and the Government of the Polainne ar chomhoibriu´ maidir le coireacht Republic of Poland on co-operation in eagraithe agus coireacht thromchu´ iseach combating organised crime and other eile a chomhrac, a sı´nı´odh in Va´rsa´ an 12 serious crime which was signed in Warsaw Bealtaine, 2001, agus ar leagadh co´ ipeanna on 12th May, 2001, copies of which were de faoi bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann an 15 laid before Seanad E´ ireann on 15th Samhain, 2005. November, 2005.’’ —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

14. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Seanad E´ ireann an That Seanad E´ ireann approves the Sta´t d’fheidhmiu´ an roghnaithe no´ na exercise by the State of the option or rogha, arna gcur ar fa´il le hAirteagal 3 den discretion, provided by Article 3 of the cheathru´ Pro´ tacal ata´ leagtha amach i fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of gConradh Amstardam, fo´ gra a thabhairt Amsterdam, to notify the President of the d’Uachtara´n na Comhairle gur mian leis a Council that it wishes to take part in the bheith pa´irteach i nglacadh agus i adoption and application of the following bhfeidhmiu´ an bhirt bheartaithe seo a proposed measure: leanas:

togra le haghaidh Cinnidh o´ n gComhairle a proposal for a Council Decision on the maidir le no´ s imeachta faisne´ise establishment of a mutual information frithpha´irteach a bhunu´ a bhaineann le procedure concerning Member States’ bearta Ballsta´tire´imsı´ an tearmainn agus measures in the area of asylum and na hinimirce, immigration, ar beart beartaithe e´ ar leagadh co´ ip de faoi a copy of which proposed measure was laid bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann an 14 Samhain, before Seanad E´ ireann on 14th November, 2005. 2005.’’ —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

P.T.O. 1294 13 Nollaig, 2005 Ra´itis: Statements: 15. Ra´itis maidir leis an gcor reatha sa Mhea´n-Oirthear (ato´ga´il). Statements on the current situation in the Middle East (resumed).

16. Ra´itis maidir le Pleana´il agus saincheisteanna gaolmhara (ato´ga´il). Statements on Planning and related issues (resumed).

17. Ra´itis maidir leis an gCe´ad Tuarasca´il faoi Dhul Chun Cinn o´ n gCoiste Comhairleach Na´isiu´ nta um Dhrugaı´ (ato´ga´il). Statements on the First Progress Report of the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (resumed).

18. Ra´itis maidir le Saora´idı´ Spo´ irt Na´isiu´ nta a Shola´thar (ato´ga´il). Statements on the Provision of National Sporting Facilities (resumed).

19. Ra´itis maidir le Beartas Iompair Re´igiu´ nach (ato´ga´il). Statements on Regional Transport Policy (resumed).

Tairiscint (ato´ga´il): Motion (resumed): 20. ‘‘Go nde´anann Seanad E´ ireann, de That Seanad E´ ireann, pursuant to bhun Bhuan-Ordu´ Uimh. 60A, Standing Order No. 60A,

1. A´ thabhairt da´ aire an fhaisne´is seo a 1. Noting the following information from leanas o´ n Aire Dlı´ agus Cirt, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Comhionannais agus Athcho´ irithe Dlı´: Law Reform:

(a) go ndearna an Garda Sı´ocha´na,imı´ (a) that the Garda Sı´ocha´na in August Lu´ nasa 2001, ar fhaisne´is a fha´il o´ 2001, on receipt of information from Interpol ar faisne´is ı´ a fuair The Interpol obtained by the United United States Postal Inspection States Postal Inspection Service Service le linn cuardaigh ar a´itreabh during a search of premises in Fort in Fort Worth, Texas, a bhain le Worth, Texas, concerning details of mionsonraı´ custaime´irı´ lı´omhnaithe alleged customers of a company cuideachta a raibh rochtain a´ offering access to child pornography tairiscint aici ar shuı´mh idirlı´n websites, commenced an operation pornagrafaı´ochta leanaı´,tu´ s a chur le in relation to persons allegedly so hoibrı´ocht i nda´il le daoine o´ n dlı´nse identified from this jurisdiction, seo a lı´omhnaı´odh a bheith aitheanta amhlaidh,

(b) go raibh san a´ireamh sna mionsonraı´ (b) that these details included the sin ainmneacha, pasfhocail agus names, passwords and credit card mionsonraı´ ca´rta creidmheasa agus and charge card details of certain ca´rta muirir daoine a´irithe, persons,

(c) go raibh duine darb ainm Brian (c) that one of the persons from this Curtin, 35 Ashe Street, Tralee, Co. jurisdiction so named was a Brian Kerry, ar dhuine de na daoine o´ n Curtin, 35 Ashe Street, Tralee, Co. dlı´nse seo a ainmnı´odh amhlaidh Kerry, and that subsequent enquiries agus gur le´irigh fiosru´ cha´in da´ e´is sin indicated that this person was Brian 13 Nollaig, 2005 1295 gurbh e´ Brian Curtin, Breitheamh Curtin, Judge of the Circuit Court, den Chu´ irt Chuarda, agus seoladh tı´ with a home address of 24 Ard na Lı´, co´ naithe 24 Ard na Lı´, Tra´ Lı´, Co. Tralee, Co Kerry, Chiarraı´ aige, an duine sin,

(d) go ndearna an Chu´ irt Du´ iche (d) that a warrant to search Judge bara´ntas chun teach co´ naithe an Curtin’s home under section 7 of the Bhreithimh Curtin a chuardach faoi Child Trafficking and Pornography alt 7 den Acht um Gha´innea´il ar Act 1998 issued from the District Leanaı´ agus Pornagrafaı´ocht Leanaı´ Court on foot of an application by a 1998 a eisiu´ int de bhun iarratais o´ member of the Garda Sı´ocha´na on chomhalta den Gharda Sı´ocha´na an 20 May 2002, 20 Bealtaine 2002,

(e) go ndearnadh cuardach ar theach (e) that Judge Curtin’s home was co´ naithe an Bhreithimh Curtin da´ e´is subsequently searched on foot of the sin de bhun an bhara´ntais sin agus said warrant and that Gardaı´ took gur ghlac Gardaı´ seilbh ar rı´omhaire possession of a personal computer pearsanta agus ar a´bhar eile le linn and other material during the search, an chuardaigh,

(f) gur chuir u´dara´is an Gharda comhad (f) that an investigation file was imscru´daithe faoi bhra´id an Stiu´rtho´ra submitted to the Director of Public Ionchu´iseamh Poiblı´ imı´ Dheireadh Prosecutions by the Garda Fo´mhair 2002, agus gur threoraigh an authorities in October 2002 and that Stiu´rtho´ir Ionchu´iseamh Poiblı´ go the Director of Public Prosecutions nde´anfaı´ an Breitheamh Curtin a instructed that Judge Curtin be ionchu´iseamh as pornagrafaı´ocht prosecuted for knowingly having in leanaı´ a bheith ina sheilbh go feasach his possession child pornography contra´rtha d’alt 6 den Acht um contrary to section 6 of the Child Gha´innea´il ar Leanaı´ agus Trafficking and Pornography Act, Pornagrafaı´ocht Leanaı´ 1998, 1998,

(g) gur thosaigh triail an chu´ isimh sin an (g) that the trial of the said charge 20 Aibrea´n 2004 i gCu´ irt Chuarda commenced on 20 April 2004 at Thra´ Lı´ agus go bhfuarthas an Tralee Circuit Court and that on 23 Breitheamh Curtin neamhchiontach April 2004 Judge Curtin was found sa chu´ iseamh sin an 23 Aibrea´n 2004 not guilty of that charge without gan fianaise a bheith tugtha i nda´il le evidence being given in relation to ha´bhar an chu´ isimh, tar e´is don the subject matter of the charge, the Chu´ irt Chuarda Choiriu´ il a Circuit Criminal Court having chinneadh go raibh an bara´ntas sin a determined that the aforesaid du´ radh imithe in e´ag nuair a warrant was spent when executed at forghnı´omhaı´odh e´ i dteach co´ naithe the home of Judge Curtin; an Bhreithimh Curtin.

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2. A e´ileamh go nde´anfar, de bhun 2. Calls for the removal, pursuant to Article Airteagal 35.4 den Bhunreacht agus alt 35.4 of the Constitution and section 39 39 den Acht Cu´ irteanna Breithiu´ nais of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, of His 1924, an tOno´ rach an Breitheamh Brian Honour Judge Brian Curtin, Judge of the Curtin, Breitheamh den Chu´ irt Chuarda, Circuit Court, from office for stated a chur as oifig de dheasca mı´-iompair a misbehaviour, being his conduct in and luafar, arb e´ ata´ i gceist ann a chuid in relation to subscribing to, accessing iompair maidir le sı´ntiu´ s a thabhairt do and use of websites containing child

P.T.O. 1296 13 Nollaig, 2005 shuı´mh idirlı´n ar a raibh´ ıomha´nna pornographic images and thereby pornagrafaı´ochta leanaı´, rochtain a fha´il rendering himself unsuitable to exercise ar na suı´mh sin agus na suı´mh sin a u´ sa´id the office of a Judge of the Circuit agus i nda´il leis na nithe sin agus e´ fe´in a Court.’’ fha´ga´il mı´-oiriu´ nach da´ dheasca sin chun oifig Breithimh den Chu´ irt Chuarda a fheidhmiu´ . —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

Bille (ato´ga´il) (05 n. fa´gtha): Bill (resumed) (05 m. remaining):

21. An Bille um Pa´irtı´ocht Shibhialta 2004 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). Civil Partnership Bill 2004 — Second Stage (resumed). —Senator David Norris.

Leasu´ ar an Tairiscint don Dara Le´amh (ato´ga´il): Amendment to Motion for Second Reading (resumed):

1. To delete all words after ‘‘That’’ and substitute the following:

‘‘Seanad E´ ireann declines to give a second reading to the Bill so as to permit further consideration of important legal and constitutional issues and in particular

(a) the resolution of current litigation regarding the recognition of a foreign same- sex marriage;

(b) finalisation by the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution of its examination of Articles 40.3, 41 and 42, relating to the family;

(c) publication of the Report of the Law Reform Commission on the Rights and Duties of Cohabitees.’’. —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

22. Tairiscintı´ nach o´ n Rialtas: Non-Government Motions: 1. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Government to end the practice of making political appointments to the judiciary.’’ —Senators , David Norris. [15 December, 2004]

2. ‘‘In view of the continuing slow progress of the transitional Government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) towards democratic elections, added to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of the civil war that has caused the death of 3.8 million people there since 1998, the ongoing lack of human rights respect and protection in the country, the shameful economic exploitation by foreign interests, and the ineffectiveness of the UN’s peacekeeping mission (MONUC), Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Government;

(i) to do all in their power, especially through UN, EU and other inter-governmental organisations, to put pressure on the DRC’s transition government to meet the requirements of the Pretoria Agreement. In particular to ensure that delays and impediments to the holding of elections by 30 June, 2005 — such as the passing of essential legislation — be addressed immediately; and 13 Nollaig, 2005 1297 (ii) to ensure that the transitional Government which has been ineffective and negligent in its implementation of the Pretoria Agreement does not continue to hold the people of the DRC to ransom beyond the deadline laid out by that agreement (30 June 2005), and that if an extension is required in order to hold elections that an alternative transitional Government with political legitimacy be but in place by the International Committee in Support of the Transition (CIAT).’’ —Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Joe O’Toole, , . [22 March, 2005]

3. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann takes note of the Human Rights Watch Report ‘Not a Level Playing Field: Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary elections in 2005’.’’ —Senators David Norris, Joe O’Toole, Feargal Quinn, Shane Ross, Mary Henry. [24 March, 2005]

4. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann: • welcomes the publication of the Report of the Consumer Strategy Group and is in agreement with the Group that in order to ensure the needs of the modern consumer are met, it is essential that a new Agency with an expanded remit be established; • congratulates the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Michael Martin T.D. on the decision to establish a new statutory National Consumer Agency to promote and protect consumer interests; • maintains that the new Agency will ensure for the first time that the interests of consumers will be brought to the forefront of national and local decision making in Ireland; • supports the establishment of the Board of the new National Consumer Agency on an interim basis until such time as the necessary legislation can be enacted to establish the Agency on a statutory footing; • believes the new Agency will act as a forceful advocate for the consumer and that it will have the necessary powers, functions and support to challenge vested interests and to ensure that the consumers voice is heard; • notes the comprehensive nature of the entire Consumer Strategy Group Report which contains over 30 separate recommendations and welcomes the decision to establish a High Level Interdepartmental Committee to examine all the Group’s recommendations and to report back to Government with a detailed implementation plan within 3 months; • supports the decision of the Minister to engage in a public consultation process on the future of the Groceries Order and notes that process is expected to be completed within two months; and • urges the Minister to continue to bring forward initiatives in the area of consumer awareness, advocacy and education which will help to demonstrate to consumers that further progress can be achieved.’’ —Senators Mary O’Rourke, Eddie Bohan, , Peter Callanan, , Brendan Daly, , , , Camillus Glynn, , , Michael Kitt, , Terry Leyden, , , Marc MacSharry, , , Francie O’Brien, Labhra´sO´ Murchu´, , , , Jim Walsh, Mary White and . [19 May, 2005]

P.T.O. 1298 13 Nollaig, 2005 5. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs that before signing any Placename Order under Section 5 of the Official Languages Act 2003 he shall have due regard for the expressed wishes of the local community concerned and the applicable local authority in each case.’’ —Senators Joe McHugh, Brian Hayes, , , , , , Paul Coghlan, , , , , , Sheila Terry. [31 May, 2005]

Leasu´: Amendment: 1. To delete all words after ‘‘Seanad E´ ireann’’ and substitute the following:

‘‘notes that the Placenames (Ceantair Ghaeltachta) Order 2004 was published in draft form in June 2004 by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to encourage consultation with local communities and other interested parties in the Gaeltacht; notes that a total of 24 submissions in writing were received relating to the draft Order as a result of this active consultation process with Gaeltacht communities; notes that a number of amendments to the Order were made on the advice of An Coimisiu´ n Logainmneacha based on these submissions; welcomes this consultative approach to the matter by Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and welcomes the making by him of the Order in December 2004; and further notes that the effect of the Order is that the original placenames of Gaeltacht areas now have official status in law for the first time.’’ —Senator Mary O’Rourke.

6. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann urges the Government as of this September to increase the number of places in Irish medical schools for EU students to 700 as recommended in the Hanly Report of October 2003; and to provide the resources to so do in order to allow for an adequate supply of doctors for the Irish health service.’’ —Senator Mary Henry, Joe O’Toole, Feargal Quinn, David Norris, Shane Ross. [14 June, 2005]

7. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann

— conscious of the outmoded and non user-friendly nature of the process associated with registering, changing address and application for postal votes;

— conscious of the procedural difficulties encountered in the up dating of the Electoral Register, particularly the failure to include eligible voters, recently relocated or those turned 18 years;

— conscious of the lack of an up-date in relation to electronic voting; calls for

— root and branch reform of the electoral process,

— review of procedures associated with the up-dating of the Electoral Register,

— an assurance of greater accuracy and accessibility for those registering,

— information campaigns on the role of Local Government, the European Parliament, the Houses of the Oireachtas and the President prior to the relevant election, highlighting the importance of transfers in the proportional representational system, 13 Nollaig, 2005 1299 — widening of the grounds of application for a postal ballot and an extension of deadline for applications,

— definitive up-date on electronic voting, in particular costly storage of obsolete machines; and

automatic registration of all 18 year olds using the PPS serial number provided by the Department of Social and Family Affairs.’’ —Senators James Bannon, Brian Hayes, Fergal Browne, Paul Bradford, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Paul Phelan and Sheila Terry. [22 June, 2005]

8. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann notes that:

• Ireland has one of the highest incidences of Cystic Fibrosis in the world;

• Cystic Fibrosis is Ireland’s most common life threatening genetically inherited disease with 1 in every 20 people carrying the recessive Cystic Fibrosis gene;

• people with Cystic Fibrosis rely heavily on a health system that is inadequately staffed and resourced;

• the survival statistics relating to Cystic Fibrosis is directly proportional to the quality of the health care system, and Ireland sadly falls well below internationally accepted norms;

• with the correct health care, a large proportion of people with Cystic Fibrosis will be able to live a normal productive life; and

• and Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Government to take immediate steps to provide adequate increased funding and resources to help sufferers of this condition.’’ —Senators Fergal Browne, Brian Hayes, Paddy Burke, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Joe McHugh, John Paul Phelan, Sheila Terry. [28 June, 2005]

9. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Government to examine the status of charities and charitable collections and in particular to investigate the practice of so called ‘chugging’ or charity mugging by street collectors.’’ —Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Mary Henry, Feargal Quinn, Joe O’Toole. [28 September, 2005]

10. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann, in the light of recent tragic fires in France and other countries involving hostel accommodation of migrant workers and asylum seekers and in the light of our own recent narrow escapes from such tragedies, calls upon the Government to ensure that all such accommodation in Ireland is professionally vetted to ensure compliance with fire regulations, health, safety and hygiene provisions.’’ —Senators David Norris, Mary Henry, Feargal Quinn, Joe O’Toole, Shane Ross. [28 September, 2005]

P.T.O. 1300 13 Nollaig, 2005 11. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to ensure,

1) a total ban on use or sale of mono and multi-monofilament gill and drift nets;

2) a ban on trawling within 6 mile limit;

3) no netting of any description within 1 mile of the low water mark;

4) the creation of and an increase in the protection for spawning/nursery areas;

5) closed seasons to protect spawning fish;

6) that angling groups like the IFSA are involved in consultation processes;

7) that a full survey of all recreational anglers to determine our economic input is commissioned;

8) that there is an increase in minimum sizes and a reduction of quotas for commercially exploited species;

9) increased fishery protection resources;

10) much tighter oversight of domestic and foreign vessels as regards landings, gear etc.;

11) an end to the practices of marine dumping and aggregate extraction; and

12) an end to nuclear waste dumping/discharges in the Irish Sea.’’ —Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Feargal Quinn, Mary Henry, Joe O’Toole. [28 September, 2005]

12. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann requests the Minister for Foreign Affairs to seek the establishment of a monitoring group to supervise the implementation of the Human Rights Attachments to the External Association Agreement between the European Union and the State of Israel.’’ —Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Mary Henry, Joe O’Toole. [28 September, 2005]

13. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann requests the Government to take all possible measures to ensure that the refinancing of Irish Insurance risk internationally does not as a result of recent tragic global events make Irish domestic insurance unacceptably high.’’ —Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Mary Henry, Feargal Quinn, Joe O’Toole. [28 September, 2005]

14. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann requests the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism to come into the house to give a full account of the current situation regarding the future of the Abbey Theatre and its possible relocation.’’ —Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Mary Henry, Feargal Quinn, Joe O’Toole. [28 September, 2005] 13 Nollaig, 2005 1301 15. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Minster for Environment, Heritage and Local Government to give this House a definitive time-scale for the final introduction of electronic voting, in the light of the unacceptable level of spending being incurred by him, including and following the initial \50 million outlay, the \685,000 annual storage cost incurred over the last three years which will continue to be spent for an indefinite period and the \400,000 spent on testing the system.’’ —Senators James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Brian Hayes, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Paul Phelan, Sheila Terry. [29 September, 2005]

16. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann believes that the Groceries Order should be replaced with a new law to take account of changes in the Competition Act and modern trends in the grocery trade to include the following:—

(1) that all discounts appear on invoices so that the benefits of food competition can be fully passed on to consumers; and

(2) that our communities are protected from predatory pricing by major multiples in order to see choice and diversity in the food sector where multiples and locals shops can compete on a level playing pitch.’’ —Senators Paul Coghlan, Brian Hayes, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Ulick Burke, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Joe McHugh, John Paul Phelan, Sheila Terry. [29 September, 2005]

17. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann,

— appalled at the continuing imprisonment of 5 law abiding citizens from Rossport in County Mayo;

— acknowledging that the 5 remain convinced that the Shell operation at Rossport poses a serious threat to life and health;

— condemns the extraordinarily lethargic and indifferent response of the Government to the men’s imprisonment;

— calls on Shell immediately to waive it’s interests under the injunction;

— invites the five men simultaneously to apologise to the court; and

— calls on the Government to appoint an independent mediator acceptable to the five men to do the following:

(1) to report, using independent professional and technical advice as required, on the appropriateness or otherwise of the proposed development on environmental, health and safety grounds and in particular on the appropriateness or otherwise of the use of Quantified Risk Assessments in such a development;

(2) to identify and quantify following discussions with the Government and Shell how if at all the proposed development will be used to benefit this region of Mayo; and

P.T.O. 1302 13 Nollaig, 2005 (3) to identify and quantify following discussions with the Government and Shell the benefits, if any, which will accrue to this country generally from the proposed development.’’ —Senators Brendan Ryan, Kathleen O’Meara, , Michael McCarthy, Derek McDowell. [5 October, 2005]

18. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann expresses its concern at growing reports of climate change in various parts of the world; and requests the Minister to come into the house and give a progress report on our position concerning Ireland reaching its target under the Kyoto Protocol.’’ —Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Joe O’Toole, Feargal Quinn Mary Henry. [5 October, 2005]

19. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann, mindful of Ireland’s unprecedented national wealth, urges the Minister for Finance to give far greater resources in the next Budget to childcare and the difficulties encountered by parents of children attending cre`ches, primary or secondary schools. In particular, Seanad E´ ireann urges the Minister to set up structures unlocking parents from the difficulties encountered by huge bills for cre`ches if they decide to work outside the home, aimed at giving them real choices about whether to rejoin the workforce or to care for their children themselves.’’ —Senators Shane Ross, Joe O’Toole, Mary Henry. [5 October, 2005]

20. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann

• notes the ongoing commitment of the parties in government to the National Pensions Reserve Fund which is helping to ensure future generations of the elderly will be properly provided for;

• congratulates the Government for maintaining the National Pension Reserve Fund and the payment of 1% of GNP per annum into the Fund;

• welcomes the fact that this year so far the Fund has earned \1.7 billion or some 14% bringing its total value to \14.4 billion;

• acknowledges also that, overall, since its inception in difficult market conditions four years ago, the Fund has earned \2.6 billion; and

• urges the Government to continue to support this innovative scheme which will assist in meeting our great responsibility to provide for those who will need pensions in future years.’’ —Senators Mary O’Rourke, Eddie Bohan, Cyprian Brady, Peter Callanan, Margaret Cox, Brendan Daly, Timmy Dooley, Geraldine Feeney, Liam Fitzgerald, Camillus Glynn, John Hanafin, Brendan Kenneally, Michael Kitt, Tony Kett, Terry Leyden, Don Lydon, Martin Mansergh, Marc MacSharry, Paschal Mooney, Pat Moylan, Francis O’Brien, Labhra´sO´ Murchu´, Ann Ormonde, Kieran Phelan, Eamon Scanlon, Jim Walsh, Mary White and Diarmuid Wilson. [11 October, 2005] 13 Nollaig, 2005 1303 Leasu´: Amendment: 1. To delete all words after ‘‘Seanad E´ ireann’’ and substitute the following:

‘‘condemns the Government for its failure to support private sector workers in securing private pension plans given that 50% of private sector workers in Ireland have no private pension plan; and calls on the Government, in the upcoming budget, to increase tax relief for the provision of private pension cover with particular emphasis on those in receipt of low incomes.’’ —Senators John Paul Phelan, Brian Hayes, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, Sheila Terry.

21. ‘‘That the time limit for the Order of Business be extended to a maximum of 45 minutes in order to facilitate the proper ventilation of topical matters of current public interest by members.’’ —Senators David Norris, Joe O’Toole, Mary Henry, Feargal Quinn, Shane Ross. [20 October, 2005]

22. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann, in the light of the Ferns Report, requests the Government to re-examine the exemption of the churches from the operations of equality legislation.’’ —Senators David Norris, Mary Henry, Joe O’Toole, Shane Ross. [3 November, 2005]

23. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, in the light of increased tax receipts, to increase funding to all Local Authorities in the upcoming Budget, as they face unprecedented financial hardship in the coming year.’’ —Senators James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Noel Coonan, Paul Coghlan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Brian Hayes, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Paul Phelan, Sheila Terry. [9 November, 2005]

24. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann:

commends the Government on the wide-ranging new services being funded with the \150m package announced by the Minister for Finance in Budget 2006;

recognises that this package will mean a major improvement in home and community- based support for older people;

welcomes the fact that thousands of older people needing care will receive new services and support next year as a result of this initiative; and

congratulates the Government on the largest ever increase in funding for services for older people and affirms that this initiative underlines the Government’s commitment to older people.’’ —Senators Mary O’Rourke, Eddie Bohan, Cyprian Brady, Peter Callanan, Margaret Cox, Brendan Daly, Timmy Dooley, Geraldine Feeney, Liam Fitzgerald, Camillus Glynn, John Hanafin, Brendan Kenneally, Michael Kitt, Tony Kett, Terry Leyden, Don Lydon, Martin Mansergh, Marc MacSharry, Paschal Mooney, Pat Moylan, Francis O’Brien, Labhra´sO´ Murchu´, Ann Ormonde, Kieran Phelan, Eamon Scanlon, Jim Walsh, Mary White and Diarmuid Wilson. [13 December, 2005] P.T.O. 1304 13 Nollaig, 2005 Leasu´: Amendment: 1. To delete all words after ‘‘Seanad E´ ireann’’ and substitute the following:

‘‘notes the Government’s recent package for the elderly, recognising the need for improved community and home based supports and welcoming any improvements to services for the elderly;

condemns the Government for failing to:

• deal with the issue of repaying monies to elderly people who were illegally charged by the State for nursing home care;

• introduce proposals to introduce an independent inspectorate for private and public nursing homes, despite the fact that legislation governing this issue was promised by Government for Autumn 2005;

• introduce proposals to ensure clarity on rights and entitlements to services for the elderly, including funding proposals for long term care of the elderly, despite the fact that the Government promised to introduce legislation for both of these matters since the publication of the National Health Strategy in 2001;

• increase the nursing home subvention levels for people in nursing homes, which have remained static since 2001;

• adequately deal with the various housing problems faced by the elderly;

and calls on the Government to:

• deliver on the numerous promises made to the elderly community; and

• extend the National Hygiene Audit to all public and private nursing homes.’’ —Senators Fergal Browne, Brian Hayes, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Noel Coonan, Paul Coghlan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Paul Phelan, Sheila Terry.

25. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann supports:

the declaration of the 4th World Parliamentarian’s Convention on Tibet adopted by parliamentarians from 30 different countries on November 19, 2005 in Edinburgh, Scotland in support of Tibet’s goal of genuine autonomy;

supports His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Middle Way approach to resolve the conflict between the People’s Republic of China and the Tibetan Government in exile through negotiations in the spirit of non-violence and reconciliation;

commends the Chinese Government in inviting the Dalai Lama’s special envoys for four rounds of high-level meetings in Beijing and Berne between September 2002 and June 2005;

supports the creation of a zone of ahimsa (peace and non-violence) throughout the Tibetan plateau;

deplores the refusal of the Chinese Government to release political prisoners, in particular the Panchen Lama, Gebhum Choekyi Nyima, who has been held in a secret location since 1995, when he was only 6 years old; and 13 Nollaig, 2005 1305 the recent forcible attempts by the Chinese authorities to introduce a brutal discipline known as ‘‘Patriotic re-education’’ which has been inflicted upon monasteries in Tibet and which has resulted in injury and death to some of the monks at the Drepung Monastery in Tibet.’’ —Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Mary Henry, Feargal Quinn, Joe O’Toole. [13 December, 2005]

23. An Seanad a chur ar athlo´ . Adjournment of the Seanad.

BILLI´ SEANAID SA DA´ IL Seanad Bills with the Da´il An Bille um Thruailliu´ na Farraige (Fora´lacha Ilghne´itheacha) 2003. Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003.

An Bille um Sheirbhı´sı´ Uisce 2003. Water Services Bill 2003.

An Bille um Shaoire do Thuismitheoirı´ (Leasu´ ) 2004. Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004.

An Bille um an Dlı´ Coiriu´ il (Gealtacht) 2002. Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002.

An Bille um Chla´ru´ Gnı´omhas agus Teidil 2004. Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004.

An Bille um Fhostaithe (Faisne´is agus Comhchomhairle a Shola´thar) 2005. Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005.

An Bille Aerloingseoireachta (Eurocontrol) 2005. Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005.

An Bille um Bord Leigheasra na hE´ ireann (Fora´lacha Ilghne´itheacha) 2005. Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005.

MEMORANDA De´ Ma´irt, 13 Nollaig, 2005 Tuesday, 13th December, 2005 Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ Eachtracha i Seomra Coiste 4, TL 2000, ar 2 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 2 p.m.

P.T.O. 1306 13 Nollaig, 2005 Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Dhlı´ agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan i Seomra Coiste 2, TL 2000, ar 2.30 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights, in Committee Room 2, LH 2000, at 2.30 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ So´ isialacha agus Teaghlaigh i Seomra Coiste 3, TL 2000, ar 3 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs in Committee Room 3, LH 2000, at 3 p.m.

De´ Ce´adaoin, 14 Nollaig, 2005 Wednesday, 14th December, 2005 Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Airgeadas agus an tSeirbhı´s Phoiblı´ i Seomra Coiste 4, TL 2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Dhlı´ agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan i Seomra Coiste 1, TL 2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights, in Committee Room 1, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Fhochoiste um Chearta an Duine i Seomra Coiste 3, TL 2000, ar 12 mea´n lae. Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Human Rights in Committee Room 3, LH 2000, at 12 noon.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ Eorpacha i Seomra Coiste 2, LH 2000, ar 2 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Affairs in Committee Room 2, LH 2000, at 2 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Iompar i Seomra Coiste 1, TL 2000, ar 2.30 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport in Committee Room 1, LH 2000, at 2.30 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Thalmhaı´ocht agus Bia i Seomra Coiste 4, TL 2000, ar 3 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 3 p.m.

De´ardaoin, 15 Nollaig, 2005. Thursday, 15th December, 2005. Cruinniu´ den Fhochoiste um Iniu´ chadh Eorpach i Seomra Coiste 2, TL 2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Sub-Committee on European Scrutiny in Committee Room 2, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m. 13 Nollaig, 2005 1307 Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Dhlı´ agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan i Seomra Coiste 3, TL 2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights, in Committee Room 3, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den d’Fhochoistı´ na Da´la agus an tSeanaid um Sheirbhı´sı´ do Chomhaltaı´ i Seomra Coiste 2, TL 2000, ar 10.30 a.m. (prı´obha´ideach). Meeting of the Da´il and Seanad Sub-Committees on Members’ Services in Room 2, LH 2000, at 10.30 a.m. (private).

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Chomhshaol agus Rialtas A´ itiu´ il i Seomra Coiste 4, TL 2000, ar 2 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 2 p.m.

PA´ IPE´ IR A LEAGADH FAOI BHRA´ ID AN tSEANAID Papers laid before the Seanad

Reachtu´il: Statutory: 1) Togra le haghaidh Cinnidh o´ n gCom- 1) Proposal for a Council Decision on the hairle maidir le crı´ochnu´ comhaontaithe ar conclusion of an agreement in the form of mhodh malartu´ litreacha idir an Comhpho- an exchange of letters between the Euro- bal Eorpach agus Rı´ocht Haisimı´teach na pean Community and the Hashemite hIorda´ine maidir le bearta co´ mhalartacha Kingdom of Jordan concerning reciprocal le´irscaoilte agus Pro´ tacail 1 agus 2 agus liberalisation measures and the replacement Aguisı´nı´ I, II, III agus IV a ghabhann le of Protocols 1 and 2 and of Annexes I, II, Comhaontu´ Comhlachais an CE-na hIor- III and IV to the EC-Jordan association da´ine a athshola´thar mar aon le no´ ta faisne´- Agreement together with explanatory infor- ise mı´niu´ cha´in. COM (2005) 560. mation note. COM (2005) 560. 2) An tOrdu´ um an gCoimisiu´ n Imscru´ du´ - 2) Commission of Investigation (Child Sex- cha´in (Drochu´ sa´id Ghne´asach Leanaı´) ual Abuse) Order 2005 (Draft). 2005 (Dre´acht). 3) Na Rialacha´in fa´ na Rialacha´in um 3) Registration of Births, Deaths and Mar- Chla´ru´ Breitheanna, Ba´sanna agus Po´ staı´ riages (Fees and Allowances) Regulations (Ta´illı´ agus Liu´ ntais) 1987 (Cu´ lghairm) 1987 (Revocation) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005 (I.R. Uimh. 765 de 2005). No. 765 of 2005). 4) Na Rialacha´in um Chla´ru´ Sibhialta 4) Civil Registration (Reduced Fees) Regu- (Ta´illı´ Laghdaithe) 2005 (I.R. Uimh. 766 lations 2005 (S.I. No. 766 of 2005). de 2005). 5) Na Rialacha´in um Chla´ru´ Sibhialta 5) Civil Registration (Short Birth (Gearrdheimhniu´ Breithe) 2005 (I.R. Uimh. Certificate) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 771 771 de 2005). of 2005). 6) Na Rialacha´in um Chla´ru´ Sibhialta 6) Civil Registration (Marriages) (Fees) (Po´ staı´) (Ta´illı´) 2005 (I.R. Uimh. 767 de Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 767 of 2005). 2005). 7) Na Rialacha´in um Chla´ru´ Sibhialta 7) Civil Registration (Fees and Allowances) (Ta´illı´ agus Liu´ ntais) 2005 (I.R. Uimh. 768 Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 768 of 2005). de 2005).

P.T.O. 1308 13 Nollaig, 2005 8) Na Rialacha´in um Chla´ru´ Sibhialta 8) Civil Registration (Births and Deaths) (Breitheanna agus Ba´sanna) 2005 (I.R. Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 769 of 2005). Uimh. 769 de 2005). 9) Na Rialacha´in um Uchta´lacha agus 9) Registration of Adoptions and Marriages Po´ staı´ (Deimhniu´ Coimrithe) 2005 (I.R. (Abridged Certificate) Regulations 2005 Uimh. 770 de 2005). (S.I. No. 770 of 2005). 10) Na Rialacha´in Sla´inte (Ta´illı´ d’Othair 10) Health (Out-Patient Charges) Sheachtracha) (Leasu´ ) 2005 (I.R. Uimh. (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 761 de 2005). 761 of 2005). 11) Na Rialacha´in Sla´inte (Ta´illı´ d’Othair 11) Health (In-Patient Charges) Cho´ naithe) (Leasu´ ) 2005 (I.R. Uimh. 762 (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. de 2005). 762 of 2005). 12) Na Rialacha´in um Chuntais Aturnaetha 12) Solicitors’ Accounts (Amendment) (Leasu´ ) 2005(I.R. Uimh. 719 de 2005). Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 719 of 2005). 13) An tOrdu´ fa´n Acht um Chla´ru´ Sibhialta 13) Civil Registration Act 2004 2004 (Tosach Feidhme) 2005 (I.R. Uimh. (Commencement) Order 2005 (S.I. No. 764 764 de 2005). of 2005). 14) Plean Bhord Ga´is um Rannı´ocaı´ Saini- 14) The Bord Gais Defined Contribution the d’Fheidhmeannaigh. Plan for Executives. 15) Togra le haghaidh Rialacha´in o´ n gCom- 15) Proposal for a Council Regulation hairle lena bhforchuirtear bearta sriantacha imposing specific restrictive measures sonracha in aghaidh daoine a´irithe a bhfuil against certain persons suspected of amhras fu´ thu go raibh baint acu le involvement in the assassination of former feallmharu´ an iarPhrı´omh-Aire Lioba´naigh Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri Rafiq Hariri mar aon le no´ ta faisne´ise mı´ni- together with explanatory information note. u´ cha´in. COM (2005) 614. COM (2005) 614. 16) Comhsheasamh 2005/793/CFSP an 14 16) Council Common Position Samhain, 2005, o´ n gComhairle maidir le 2005/793/CFSP of 14 November, 2005 con- Ballsta´it de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh do cerning the temporary reception by ghlacadh go sealadach le Palaistı´nigh a´irithe Member States of the European Union of mar aon le no´ ta faisne´ise mı´niu´ cha´in. certain Palestinians together with explana- tory information note.

Wt. 13685. 294. 12/05. Cahill. (X48755). Gr. 30-15.