70 SEANAD E´ IREANN 1153

De´ Ma´irt, 4 Samhain, 2008 Tuesday, 4th November, 2008

2.30 p.m.

RIAR NA hOIBRE Order Paper

GNO´ POIBLI´ Public Business

1. Ra´itis maidir le Caighdea´in Chraolacha´in. Statements on Broadcasting Standards.

2. Ra´itis maidir le Teideal chun Ca´rtaı´ Liachta a bheith ag daoine ata´ os cionn 70 bliain d’aois. Statements on the over 70’s Entitlement to Medical Cards.

3. Ra´itis maidir le Caighdea´in Tithe Banaltrais an U´ dara´is um Fhaisne´is agus Ca´ilı´ocht Sla´inte. Statements on the Health Information and Quality Authorities Nursing Home Standards.

4. (l) An Bille Cuanta (Leasu´ ) 2008 — An Coiste (Leasu´ 7 ato´ga´il). (a) Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Committee (Amendment 7 resumed).

5. Ra´itis maidir le Tionscal na hIascaireachta. Statements regarding the Fishing Industry.

6. An Bille Cro´ ine´irı´ 2007 — An Coiste. Coroners Bill 2007 — Committee.

7. Bille na dTithe (Fora´lacha Ilghne´itheacha) 2008 — An Coiste. Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 — Committee.

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

P.T.O. 1154 4 Samhain, 2008 9. An Bille um Chosaint Coigiltis Comhair Creidmheasa 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. Credit Union Savings Protection Bill 2008 — Second Stage. —Senators Joe O’Toole, David Norris, , , Ivana Bacik, Ro´na´n Mullen.

10. An Bille um Chumas Meabhrach agus Caomhno´ ireacht 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2008 — Second Stage. —Senators Joe O’Toole, David Norris, Feargal Quinn, Shane Ross, Ivana Bacik.

11. An Bille um Chosaint Tomhalto´ irı´ (Leasu´ ) 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Second Stage. —Senators Brendan Ryan, Alex White, Dominic Hannigan, Alan Kelly, Michael McCarthy, Phil Prendergast.

12. An Bille um Dhliteanas Sibhialta (Leasu´ ) (Uimh. 2) 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. Civil Liability (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2008 — Second Stage. —Senators Eugene Regan, Frances Fitzgerald, Maurice Cummins.

Bille (ato´ga´il) (0.03 n. fa´gtha): Bill (resumed) (0.03 m. remaining): 13. An Bille um Chosaint Aera´ide 2007 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). Climate Protection Bill 2007 — Second Stage (resumed). —Senators Ivana Bacik, Joe O’Toole, Shane Ross, David Norris, Feargal Quinn.

Bille (ato´ga´il) (0.03 n. fa´gtha): Bill (resumed) (0.03 m. remaining): 14. An Bille Meabhair-Shla´inte (Bearta Ainneonacha) (Leasu´ ) 2008 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). —Senators Dan Boyle, De´irdre de Bu´rca, David Norris.

Bille (ato´ga´il) (0.03 n. fa´gtha): Bill (resumed) (0.03 m. remaining): 15. An Bille um Orga´in de chuid Chorp an Duine agus Fı´ocha´in Dhaonna 2008 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). Human Body Organs and Human Tissue Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). —Senator Feargal Quinn.

Tı´olactha: Presented: 16. An Bille um Prı´obha´ideacht 2006 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Privacy Bill 2006 — Order for Second Stage. Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do dhe´anamh Bill entitled an Act to provide for a Tort socru´ maidir le Tort arb e´ard e´ of Violation of Privacy; and to provide for Prı´obha´ideacht a Sha´ru´ ; agus do dhe´anamh matters connected therewith. socru´ i dtaobh nithe a bhaineann leis an me´id sin. —Senator . 4 Samhain, 2008 1155 17. Bille Toghcha´in an tSeanaid (Rolla-Chomhaltaı´) (Leasu´ ) 2008 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Order for Second Stage.

Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do leasu´ Acht Bill entitled an Act to amend the Seanad Toghcha´in an tSeanaid (Rolla-Chomhaltaı´) Electoral (Panel Members) Act 1947 in 1947 i nda´il le cla´ru´ maidir leis an rolla relation to registration in respect of the riaracha´in. . —Senators Maurice Cummins, Frances Fitzgerald, Paul Coghlan.

18. An Bille um an Dlı´ Coiriu´ il (Inghlacthacht Fianaise) 2008 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008 — Order for Second Stage.

Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do dhe´anamh Bill entitled an Act to revise in part the athmheas pa´irteach ar dhlı´ na fianaise in law of evidence in criminal proceedings and imeachtaı´ coiriu´ la agus chun na crı´che sin for that purpose to abolish the exclusionary do chur deireadh le riail na heisiatachta rule and to amend the Garda Sı´ocha´na agus do leasu´ Acht an Gharda Sı´ocha´na Act 2005. 2005. —Senators Eugene Regan, Frances Fitzgerald, Maurice Cummins, Paul Bradford, , Jerry Buttimer, Paudie Coffey, Paul Coghlan, Paschal Donohoe, Fidelma Healy Eames, Nicky McFadden, John Paul Phelan, Liam Twomey, Joe O’Reilly.

Ra´itis (ato´ga´il): Statements (resumed): 19. Ra´itis maidir le Conradh Liospo´ in um Athcho´ iriu´ (ato´ga´il). Statements on the Lisbon Reform Treaty (resumed).

Tairiscintı´: Motions: 20. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um an the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Leasu´ Bunreachta maidir le Leanaı´ dar Amendment on Children entitled ‘Interim teideal ‘Tuarasca´il Eatramhach ar an mBille Report on the Twenty-eighth Amendment of um an Ochtu´ Leasu´ is Fiche ar an the Constitution Bill 2007, Article 42(A).5.1° mBunreacht 2007, Airteagal 42(A).5.1° — — Proposal to give legal authority for the Togra chun u´dara´s dlı´thiu´il a thabhairt chun collection and exchange of information faisne´is a bhailiu´ agus a mhalartu´ ar faisne´is concerning the risk or the occurrence of ´ı a bhaineann leis an bpriacal go gcuirfear endangerment, sexual exploitation or sexual leanaı´ i mbaol no´ go nde´anfar du´shaothru´ abuse of children’ which was laid before gne´asach no´ mı´-u´sa´id ghne´asach orthu, no´ a Seanad E´ ireann on 11 September, 2008.’’ bhaineann leis na nithe sin do tharlu´’a leagadh faoi bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann an 11 Mea´nFo´ mhair, 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [30 September, 2008]

21. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny Ghrinnscru´ du´ Eorpach dar teideal entitled ‘EU Scrutiny Report No. 17: COM ‘Tuarasca´il Iniu´chta AE Uimh. 17: COM (2008) 09 — Proposal for a Directive of the P.T.O. 1156 4 Samhain, 2008 (2008) 09 — Togra le haghaidh Treorach o´ European Parliament and of the Council on Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus o´n gComhairle the safety of toys’ which was laid before maidir le sa´bha´ilteacht bre´aga´n’ a leagadh Seanad E´ ireann on 17th July, 2008’’. faoi bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann an 17 Iu´ il, 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [30 September, 2008]

22. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny Ghrinnscru´ du´ Eorpach dar teideal ‘Tuaras- entitled ‘EU Scrutiny Report No. 16: ca´il Iniu´chta AE Uimh. 16: COM(2007)697, COM(2007)697, COM(2007)698 and COM(2007)698 agus COM(2007)699 — COM(2007)699 — Proposal for a Directive Togra le haghaidh Treorach o´ Pharlaimint of the European Parliament and of the na hEorpa agus o´n gComhairle lena leasaı´- Council amending Directives 2002/21/EC on tear Treoracha 2002/21/CE maidir le a common regulatory framework for elec- comhchreat riala´la i gcomhair lı´onraı´ agus tronic communications networks and ser- seirbhı´sı´ cumarsa´ide leictreonaı´, 2002/19/CE vices, 2002/19/EC on access to, and intercon- maidir le rochtain ar lı´onraı´ agus seirbhı´sı´ nection of electronic communications cumarsa´ide leictreonaı´, agus maidir lena n- networks and services, and 2002/20/EC on idircheangal, agus 2002/20/CE maidir le the authorisation of electronic communi- hu´daru´ lı´onraı´ agus seirbhı´sı´ cumarsa´ide cations networks and Services, Proposal for leictreonaı´, Togra le haghaidh Treorach o´ a Directive of the European Parliament and Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus o´n gComhairle of the Council amending Directive lena leasaı´tear Treoir 2002/22/CE maidir le 2002/22/EC on universal service and users’ seirbhı´s uilechoiteann agus cearta u´sa´ideoirı´ rights relating to electronic communications a bhaineann le lı´onraı´ cumarsa´ide leic- networks, Directive 2002/58/EC concerning treonaı´, Treoir 2002/58/CE maidir le pro´- the processing of personal data and the pro- isea´il sonraı´ pearsanta agus maidir leis an tection of privacy in the electronic communi- bprı´obha´ideacht a chosaint in earna´il na cations sector and Regulation (EC) No. cumarsa´ide leictreonaı´ agus Rialacha´n (CE) 2006/2004 on consumer protection cooper- Uimh. 2006/2004 maidir le comhar i leith ation, Proposal for a Regulation of the cosanta tomhalto´irı´, Togra le haghaidh Rial- European Parliament and of the Council acha´in o´ Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus o´n establishing the European Electronic gComhairle lena mbunaı´tear an tU´ dara´s Communications Market Authority’ which Eorpach um Margadh na Cumarsa´ide Leic- was laid before Seanad E´ ireann on 29th treonaı´’ a leagadh faoi bhra´id Sheanad April, 2008.’’ E´ ireann an 29 Aibrea´n, 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [9 October, 2008]

23. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny Ghrinnscru´ du´ Eorpach dar teideal entitled ‘EU Scrutiny Report No. 19: COM ‘Tuarasca´il Iniu´chta AE Uimh. 19: COM (2008) 162 — Proposal for a Council (2008) 162 — Togra le haghaidh Rialacha´in Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. o´n gComhairle lena leasaı´tear Rialacha´n 423/2004 as regards the recovery of cod (CE) Uimh. 423/2004 maidir le stoic trosc a stocks and amending Regulation (EEC) No. athbhunu´ agus lena leasaı´tear Rialacha´n 2847/93’ which was laid before Seanad (CEE) Uimh. 2847/93’ a leagadh faoi bhra´id E´ ireann on 8th October, 2008.’’ Sheanad E´ ireann an 8 Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [9 October, 2008] 4 Samhain, 2008 1157 24. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um the Joint Committee on European Affairs Ghno´ thaı´ Eorpacha dar teideal ‘Tuarasca´il entitled ‘Report on the Joint Committee’s maidir le Rannchuidiu´ an Chomhchoiste le Contribution to The European Commission Coimisiu´n na hEorpa ar a Pha´ipe´ar Ba´n on its White Paper on the Integration of EU maidir le La´npha´irtiu´ Margaı´ Creidmheasa Mortgage Credit Markets’ which was laid Morga´iste AE’ a leagadh faoi bhra´id before Seanad E´ ireann on 1 October, Sheanad E´ ireann an 1 Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 2008.’’ 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [14 October, 2008]

25. Tairiscintı´ nach o´ n Rialtas: Non-Government Motions: 1. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann, concerned at the dire economic and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe, the plight of many millions of people suffering from food shortages, the suppression of political activists and interference with freedom of the press:

— welcomes the holding of the Second EU-Africa Summit in Lisbon and the EU Presidency’s intention to ensure the current grave situation in Zimbabwe is appropriately raised and discussed at the Summit;

— calls on the Government to continue its efforts, including through the European Union, in support of the promotion of human rights and democracy in Zimbabwe;

— welcomes the mediation effort being undertaken by President Mbeki of South Africa on behalf of the Southern Africa Development Community aimed at promoting political dialogue and agreement between the Government of Zimbabwe and the opposition parties on the future democratic governance of Zimbabwe, and encourages the member countries of SADC to continue to be persuaders for change in Zimbabwe and to ensure the maximum flow of information from the current mediation process;

— emphasises the critical importance of a level playing field being established in order to guarantee the conduct of free, fair and democratic elections in Zimbabwe in 2008;

— calls for full compliance by the Zimbabwean Government and parties with the SADC Guidelines on the Conduct of Democratic Elections and encourages the broadest possible international observation of any elections held in Zimbabwe in 2008; and

— welcomes the continuing substantial direct assistance which Irish Aid is giving to the people of Zimbabwe, amounting to over \17 million in the past two years, and urges the Government to continue this support.’’ Senators Ivor Callely, David Norris. [5 December, 2007]

Leasu´: Amendment: 1. After the second paragraph to insert the following new paragraph:

‘‘— believes however that, given the deep unhappiness of the Irish people, and human rights organisations, at the human rights record of the Government of Robert Mugabe, and the failure of President Mugabe to respond positively to attempts by Ireland and others to urge a greater commitment to human rights, it would be P.T.O. 1158 4 Samhain, 2008 inappropriate for the and any member of the cabinet to attend the EU-Africa summit should President Mugabe also attend;’’ —Senators Frances Fitzgerald, Paul Bradford, Paddy Burke, Jerry Buttimer, Paudie Coffey, Paul Coghlan, Maurice Cummins, Paschal Donohoe, Fidelma Healy-Eames, Nicky McFadden, Eugene Regan, John Paul Phelan, Liam Twomey, Joe O’Reilly, David Norris, Ivana Bacik.

2. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Irish Human Rights Commission’s Report on Rendition.’’ —Senators David Norris, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross. [30 January, 2008]

3. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann, in the light of the recent comments by Nobel Prize winning poet Seamus Heaney and others, calls on the Government to revisit plans and examine an alternative routing and methodology to that of the M3 through the Tara Valley which will win acceptance among all interested parties.’’ —Senators David Norris, Ivana Bacik. [5 March, 2008]

4. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann ask FARC to release immediately on humanitarian grounds, Ingrid Betancourt and other ill hostages held in Colombia.’’ —Senators David Norris, Ivana Bacik, Joe O’Toole, Feargal Quinn, Ro´na´n Mullen, Shane Ross. [8 April, 2008]

5. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann regrets and distances itself from the comments of Senator Jim Walsh at the Order of Business on Tuesday 22 April 2008 in relation to Chairmen of Tribunals established by these Houses.’’ —Senators Frances Fitzgerald, Joe O’Toole, Alex White, David Norris. [24 April, 2008]

6. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann condemns the Government for:

• squandering significant budget surpluses,

• its failure to control inflation,

• its failure to deliver necessary infrastructure on time and within budget, and,

• its failure to reform the public service;

and, in light of the changing economic outlook for our economy calls on the Government to outline the results of measures taken (if any) to stress test our economy and provide detail cost benefits analysis of major projects, and

to outline the steps that are being taken to:

• restore competitiveness,

• restore the low rates of inflation that were the hallmark of our economy,

• prevent rising unemployment, and 4 Samhain, 2008 1159 • ensure that vital health services, education services and infrastructural projects will be available to the citizens of Ireland.’’. —Senators Maurice Cummins, Frances Fitzgerald, Paul Bradford, Paddy Burke, Jerry Buttimer, Paudie Coffey, Paul Coghlan, Paschal Donohoe, Fidelma Healy Eames, Nicky McFadden, Eugene Regan, John Paul Phelan, Liam Twomey, Joe O’Reilly. [7 May, 2008]

7. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann urges the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, in the light of the proposed redevelopment of a very large site at the north end of O’Connell Street which includes the former Carlton Cinema, to take steps to ensure that the Abbey Theatre is located in the former Carlton site which all authorities agree is by far the best and most practical location.’’. —Senators David Norris, Ivana Bacik, Joe O’Toole, Ro´na´n Mullen, Shane Ross. [20 May, 2008]

8. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann requests the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism as a matter of urgency, to immediately outline the Government’s programme and intention regarding the construction of a new Abbey National Theatre, dealing with all aspects of the project.’’. —Senators Paul Coghlan, Frances Fitzgerald, Paul Bradford, Paddy Burke, Jerry Buttimer, Paudie Coffey Maurice Cummins, Paschal Donohoe, Fidelma Healy Eames, Nicky McFadden, Eugene Regan, John Paul Phelan, Liam Twomey, Joe O’Reilly. [22 May, 2008]

9. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism to reform the current system for the funding of the arts in Ireland to ensure that there is a coherent, transparent and accessible basis for funding the arts, and artists in Ireland and to develop clear criteria against which funding applications can be prepared, submitted and assessed so that ad hoc funding decisions are not taken by disparate bodies, agencies or the Department without regard to any wider strategic issues; and entrusts the Arts Council with primary responsibility to allocate funding to the arts.’’ —Senators Paul Coghlan, Frances Fitzgerald, Paddy Burke, Paul Bradford, Jerry Buttimer, Paudie Coffey, Maurice Cummins, Paschal Donohoe, Fidelma Healy Eames, Nicky McFadden, Joe O’Reilly, Eugene Regan, John Paul Phelan, Liam Twomey. [24 September, 2008]

10. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann is appalled by and deplores the outrageous decision by the Department of Education and Science to close the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education; and this decision represents a significant set-back for the early childhood sector and in particular the promotion of consistent, high quality standards in this crucial area.’’ —Senators Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, David Norris, Shane Ross, Feargal Quinn. [30 September, 2008]

P.T.O. 1160 4 Samhain, 2008 11. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann expresses grave concern at water quality in Ireland; recent cases of lead pollution in County Louth, contamination of water supplies in major urban areas such as Galway city and the possible detrimental effect of the fluoridation scheme presently in operation.’’ —Senators David Norris, Joe O’Toole, Feargal Quinn, Shane Ross, Ronan Mullen, Ivana Bacik. [7 October, 2008]

12. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann takes note of the Annual Report 2007 of the Irish Human Rights Commission.’’ —Senators David Norris, Joe O’Toole, Shane Ross, Ivana Bacik, Ro´na´n Mullen, Feargal Quinn. [14 October, 2008]

13. ‘‘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, Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross, Feargal Quinn. [21 October, 2008]

14. ‘‘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, Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross. [21 October, 2008]

15. ‘‘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, Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross, Feargal Quinn. [21 October, 2008]

16. ‘‘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, Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross, Feargal Quinn. [21 October, 2008]

17. ‘‘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, Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross. [21 October, 2008] 4 Samhain, 2008 1161 18. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann requests the Government to give serious examination to the Dargan Metro Project involving an orbital metro route as well as an airport metro line and which, fully costed, presents a more economic prospect than the existing proposal.’’ —Senators David Norris, Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross, Feargal Quinn. [21 October, 2008]

19. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Government in the light of the fact that Ireland is one of the few EU countries that does not facilitate citizens living abroad but within the EU in the exercise of their voting rights in Da´il Elections, Presidential Elections and referenda to make appropriate provisions without delay.’’ —Senators David Norris, Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross. [21 October, 2008]

20. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann calls on the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama, notwithstanding their differences on Tibet’s historical relationship with China, to continue the dialogue in a forward-looking manner which will lead to pragmatic solutions that respect the Chinese constitutional framework, the territorial integrity of China and fulfil the aspirations of the Tibetan people for a unified and genuinely autonomous Tibet.’’ —Senators David Norris, Ivana Bacik, Shane Ross, Joe O’Toole, Ro´na´n Mullen, Feargal Quinn. [21 October, 2008]

21. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann takes note of the Environmental Protection Agency’s report ‘Key Meteorological Indicators of Climate Change in Ireland’.’’ —Senators David Norris, Joe O’Toole, Shane Ross, Ivana Bacik, Ro´na´n Mullen, Feargal Quinn. [21 October, 2008]

22. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann strongly recommends that the Government:

• excludes the minimum wage from the proposed 1% income levy;

• reinstates in full, the universal entitlement of the over 70s to a medical card and;

• reverses the budget proposal to worsen class size in primary and post primary schools.’’ —Senators Joe O’Toole, Ivana Bacik, Ro´na´n Mullen, Shane Ross, David Norris. [22 October, 2008]

23. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann demands the immediate reversal of the Government decision to withdraw the automatic entitlement to a medical card from citizens aged over 70 years.’’ —Senators, Frances Fitzgerald, Paddy Burke, Paul Bradford, Jerry Buttimer, Paudie Coffey, Paul Coghlan, Maurice Cummins, Paschal Donohoe, Fidelma Healy Eames Nicky McFadden, Joe O’Reilly, Eugene Regan, John Paul Phelan, Liam Twomey. [22 October, 2008]

P.T.O. 1162 4 Samhain, 2008 24. ‘‘That Seanad Eireann recognises the importance of the development of green technology for economic growth in Ireland.’’ —Senators Dan Boyle, De´irdre de Bu´rca. [4 November, 2008]

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

BILLI´ SEANAID SA DA´ IL Seanad Bills with the Da´il An Bille um Athcho´ iriu´ an Dlı´ Talu´ n agus Tı´olactha 2006. Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006.

An Bille um Eitic in Oifigı´ Poiblı´ (Leasu´ ) 2007. Ethics in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007.

An Bille um Chlu´ mhilleadh 2006. Defamation Bill 2006.

An Bille Craolacha´in 2008. Broadcasting Bill 2008.

MEMORANDA De´ Ma´irt, 4 Samhain, 2008. Tuesday, 4th November, 2008. Cruinniu´ den Fochoiste um Thodhchaı´ na hE´ ireann san Aontas Eorpachi Seomra Coiste 4, TL 2000, ar 11.30 a.m. Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Ireland’s Future in the European Union in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 11.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Shla´inte agus Leanaı´ i Seomra Coiste 2, TL 2000, ar 3 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Health and Children in Committee Room 2, LH 2000, at 3 p.m.

De´ Ce´adaoin, 5 Samhain, 2008. Wednesday, 5th November, 2008. Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Chumarsa´id, Fuinneamh agus Acmhainnı´ Na´du´ rtha i Seomra Coiste 1, TL 2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in Committee Room 1, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Fochoiste um Thodhchaı´ na hE´ ireann san Aontas Eorpach i Seomra Coiste 4, TL 2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Ireland’s Future in the European Union in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m. 4 Samhain, 2008 1163 Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ Ealaı´on, Spo´ irt, Turaso´ ireachta, Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta i Seomra Coiste 3, TL 2000, ar 12 mea´n lae. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Committee Room 3, LH 2000, at 12 noon.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ Eachtracha, an Fochoiste um Fhorbairt Choigrı´che i Seomra Coiste 1, TL 2000, ar 12.15 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sub-Committee on Overseas Development in Committee Room 1, LH 2000, at 12.15 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Iompar i Seomra Coiste 1, TL 2000, ar 3.45 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport in Committee Room 1, LH 2000, at 3.45 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ Eachtracha i Seomra Coiste 3, TL 2000, ar 4.15 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs in Committee Room 3, LH 2000, at 4.15 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um an Leasu´ Bunreachta maidir le Leanaı´ i Seomra Coiste 2, TL 2000, ar 5 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children in Committee Room 2, LH 2000, at 5 p.m.

De´ardaoin, 6 Samhain, 2008. Thursday, 6th November, 2008. Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Chumarsa´id, Fuinneamh agus Acmhainnı´ Na´du´ rtha i Seomra Coiste 3, TL 2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in Committee Room 3, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Oideachas agus Eolaı´ocht i Seomra Coiste 2, TL 2000, ar 10 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Education and Science in Committee Room 2, LH 2000, at 10 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ Eorpacha i Seomra Coiste 3 TL 2000, ar 2 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Affairs in Committee Room 3, 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) Ra´itis i leith Comhairleoirı´ Speisialta don 1) Statements in respect of Special Advisers Aire Sta´it ag an Roinn Comhshaoil, to the Minister of State at the Department Oidhreachta agus Rialtais A´ itiu´ il, an of the Environment, Heritage and Local Teachta Michea´lO´ Finnora´in, T.D., de re´ir Government , Michael Finneran,T.D., in P.T.O. 1164 4 Samhain, 2008 na nAchtanna um Eitic in Oifigı´ Poiblı´ 1995 accordance with the Ethics in Public Office agus 2001 [2007] [30 Deireadh Fo´ mhair, Acts 1995 and 2001 [2007] [30 October, 2008]. 2008]. 2) Na Rialacha´in um Sha´bha´ilteacht, 2) Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Sla´inte agus Leas ag an Obair (To´ ga´il) (Construction) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Leasu´ ) (Uimh. 2) 2008 (I.R. Uimh. 423 de Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 423 of 2008). 2008). 3) An Institiu´ id Idirna´isiu´ nta um Aontu´ an 3) International Institute for the Unification Dlı´ Phrı´obha´idigh, Reacht 1940, arna leasu´ . of Private Law, Statute 1940, as amended. 4) Pro´ tacal lena leasaı´tear Coinbhinsiu´ n 4) Protocol amending the 1950 Consular Consalachta 1950 idir E´ ire agus Sta´it Convention between Ireland and the Aontaithe Mheiricea´, 1998. United States of America, 1998. 5) Comhaontu´ maidir le Comhchiste do 5) Agreement for the Establishment of a Thra´chtearraı´ a Bhunu´ , 1980. Common Fund for Commodities, 1980. 6) Comhaontu´ maidir le Tra´da´il, Forbairt 6) Agreement on Trade, Development and agus Comhar idir an Comhphobal Eorpach Cooperation between the European agus a chuid Ballsta´t, de pha´irt, agus Community and its Member States, of the Poblacht na hAfraice Theas, den pha´irt one part, and the Republic of South Africa, eile, 1999. of the other part, 1999. 7) Coinbhinsiu´ n ar Ainmnı´ocht i gcomhair 7) Convention on Nomenclature for the Aicmithe Earraı´ i dTairifı´ Custam, 1950 Classification of Goods in Customs Tariffs, agus ionstraimı´ aontachais, 21 Eana´ir, 1963 1950 and instruments of accession, agus se´anta, 12 Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 1988. 21 January, 1963 and denunciation, 12 October, 1988. 8) Pro´ tacal Leasaitheach a ghabhann leis an 8) Protocol of Amendment to the gCoinbhinsiu´ n, a sı´nı´odh sa Bhruise´il an 15 Convention, signed in Brussels on Nollaig, 1950 ar Ainmnı´ocht i gcomhair 15 December, 1950 on Nomenclature for Aicmithe Earraı´ i dTairifı´ Custam, 1955 the Classification of Goods in Customs agus ionstraimı´ aontachais, 21 Eana´ir, 1963 Tariffs, 1955 and instruments of accession, agus se´anta, 12 Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 1988. 21 January, 1963 and denunciation, 12 October, 1988. 9) Pro´ tacal Breise a ghabhann le Bunreacht 9) Additional Protocol to the Constitution an Aontais Poist Uilechoitinn, 1969. of the Universal Postal Union, 1969.

An Dara Pro´ tacal Breise a ghabhann le Second Additional Protocol to the Bunreacht an Aontais Poist Uilechoitinn, Constitution of the Universal Postal 1974. Union, 1974.

An Trı´u´ Pro´ tacal Breise a ghabhann le Third Additional Protocol to the Bunreacht an Aontais Poist Uilechoitinn, Constitution of the Universal Postal 1984. Union, 1984.

An Ceathru´ Pro´ tacal Breise a ghabhann le Fourth Additional Protocol to the Bunreacht an Aontais Poist Uilechoitinn, Constitution of the Universal Postal 1989. Union, 1989.

An Cu´ igiu´ Pro´ tacal Breise a ghabhann le Fifth Additional Protocol to the Bunreacht an Aontais Poist Uilechoitinn, Constitution of the Universal Postal 1994. Union, 1994. 10) Pro´ tacal a ghabhann le Coinbhinsiu´ n 10) Protocol to the 1979 Convention on 1979 maidir le Truailliu´ Aeir Trasteorann Long-Range Trans-boundary Air Pollution 4 Samhain, 2008 1165 Fadraoin maidir le Laghdu´ Breise ar on Further Reduction of Sulphur Astaı´ochtaı´ Sulfair, 1994. Emissions, 1994. 11) Pro´ tacal maidir le Toirmisc no´ Srianta 11) Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions ar U´ sa´id Mianach, Bobghaistı´ agus Feistı´ on the Use of Mines, Booby-Traps and eile arna leasu´ an 3 Bealtaine, 1996 Other Devices as amended on 3 May, 1996 (Pro´ tacal II arna leasu´ an 3 Bealtaine, 1996) (Protocol II as amended on 3 May, 1996) ata´ i gceangal leis an gCoinbhinsiu´ n ar annexed to the Convention on Prohibitions Thoirmisc no´ Srianta ar U´ sa´id Gna´th-Arm or Restrictions on the Use of Certain A´ irithe a mheasfar a bheith Ro´ dhı´obha´lach Conventional Weapons which may be no´ a measfar E´ ifeachtaı´ Neamh- deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to Idirdhealaitheacha a bheith acu, 1996. have Indiscriminate Effects, 1996. 12) Malartu´ No´ taı´ idir E´ ire (31 Bealtaine, 12) Exchange of Notes between Ireland (31 1948) agus Ceanada (19 Aibrea´n, 1948) lena May, 1948) and Canada (19 April, 1948) leasaı´tear an Comhaontu´ maidir le amending the Agreement for Air Services hAersheirbhı´sı´ idir an da´ Thı´r, 1947. between the two Countries, 1947. 13) An Ghnı´omhaireacht Na´isiu´ nta 13) National Consumer Agency. Annual Tomhalto´ irı´. Tuarasca´il Bhliantu´ il, 2007. Report, 2007.

Neamhreachtu´il: Non-Statutory: 1) Rialacha´in na gComhphobal Eorpach 1) European Communities (Financial (Ionstraimı´ Airgeadais ata´ ar Aon Dul le Instruments Analogous to Prize Bonds) Duaisbhannaı´) 2008 (I.R. Uimh. 419 de Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 419 of 2008). 2008). 2) Tithe an Oireachtais. An Comhchoiste 2) Houses of the . Joint um Chomhshaol, Oidhreacht agus Rialtas Committee on the Environment, Heritage A´ itiu´ il. Tuarasca´il maidir leis an gcuairt a and Local Government. Report on the visit thug toscaireacht o´ n gComhchoiste ar an by a delegation of the joint Committee to Seiminea´r Oiliu´ na do Chomhairleoirı´ dar the Training Seminar for Councillors teideal ‘‘An Ro´ l ata´ ag Rialtas A´ itiu´ il entitled ‘‘The Role of Local Government in maidir lena´r gcuid Acmhainnı´ Uisce a Protecting our Water Resources’’, Chosaint’’, Uachtar Ard, Contae na Oughterard, Co. Galway, 9 - 11 October, Gaillimhe, 9 - 11 Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 2008. 2008. October, 2008. (Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 2008). 3) Rialacha´in na gComhphobal Eorpach 3) European Communities (Labelling, (Lipe´adu´ ,Tı´olacadh agus Fo´ gairt Earraı´ Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Bia) (Leasu´ ) 2008 (I.R. Uimh. 424 de 2008). (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 424 of 2008). 4) Tithe an Oireachtais. An Comhchoiste 4) Houses of the Oireachtas. Joint um Ghrinnscru´ du´ Eorpach. An Dara Committee on European Scrutiny. Second Tuarasca´il: Tuarasca´il Speisialta maidir le Report: Special Report on new EU Reachtaı´ocht nua o´ n AE — 1 Eana´ir go 30 Legislation — 1 January to 30 June, 2008. Meitheamh, 2008. 30 Deireadh Fo´ mhair, 30 October, 2008. 2008.

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