58 DA´ IL E´ IREANN 751 De´ Ma´irt, 1 Iu´il, 2003 Tuesday, 1st July, 2003 2.30 p.m.

ORD GNO´ ORDER OF BUSINESS

11. Tairiscint maidir leis an gComhchoiste ar an mBunreacht a Bhunu´ . Motion re Establishment of Joint Committee on the Constitution.

12. An Bille um Chaomhnu´ an Chomhshaoil 2003 [Seanad]—Ru´ n Airgeadais. Protection of the Environment Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Financial Resolution.

19. (l) An Bille um Chaomhnu´ an Chomhshaoil 2003 [Seanad] — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Protection of the Environment Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Order for Report.

20. (l) An Bille Inimirce 2002 [Seanad] — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Immigration Bill 2002 [Seanad] — Order for Report.

21. (l) An Bille Le´iriu´ cha´in 2000 — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Interpretation Bill 2000 — Order for Report.

GNO´ COMHALTAI´ PRI´OBHA´ IDEACHA PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

36. Tairiscint maidir le Tithı´ocht. Motion re Housing.

P.T.O. 752 GNO´ PRI´OBHA´ IDEACH PRIVATE BUSINESS 1. An Bille um Chola´iste Rı´oga na Ma´inlea´ in E´ irinn (Leasu´ Cairteacha) 2002 — An Tuarasca´il. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charter Amendment) Bill 2002 — Report.

I dTOSACH GNO´ PHOIBLI´ AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS Billı´ o´n Seanad : Bills from the Seanad 2. An Bille Ealaı´on 2002 — Leasuithe o´ n Seanad. Arts Bill 2002 — Amendments from the Seanad.

3. An Bille um Cheartas Coiriu´ il (Foirne Comhpha´irteacha um Imscru´ du´ ) 2003 [Seanad] — An Dara Ce´im. Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Second Stage.

4. An Bille um Dhumpa´il ar Farraige (Leasu´ ) 2000 [Seanad] — An Dara Ce´im. Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2000 [Seanad] — Second Stage.

5. Bille na gCuideachtaı´ (Iniu´chadh agus Cuntasaı´ocht) 2003 [Seanad] — An Dara Ce´im. Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Second Stage.

6. An Bille um Dhlı´ na Farraige (Pı´ora´ideacht a Chur faoi Chois) 2001 [Seanad]—An Dara Ce´im. Law of the Sea (Repression of Piracy) Bill 2001 [Seanad] — Second Stage.

Billı´ a thionscnamh : Initiation of Bills Tı´olactha: Presented: 7. An Bille um Fha´ltais o´ Choireacht (Leasu´ ) 2003 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2003 — Order for Second Stage. Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do leasu´ an Achta Bill entitled an Act to amend the um Fha´ltais o´ Choireacht 1996. Proceeds of Crime Act 1996. —Deputy Fergus O’Dowd.

8. An Bille um Sheirbhı´s Bhuise´adaithe agus Comhairle Airgid 2002 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Money Advice and Budgeting Service Bill 2002 — Order for Second Stage. Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do dhe´anamh Bill entitled an Act to provide for the socru´ maidir le seirbhı´s bhainistithe fiachais development and implementation of a debt a fhorbairt agus a chur chun feidhme management service to assist individuals in d’fhonn cuidiu´ le daoine aonair le linn managing, reducing and discharging fiachas tomhalto´ ra a bhainistiu´ , a laghdu´ consumer debt; to facilitate co-operation agus a urscaoileadh; d’fhonn comhoibriu´ between persons and the Minister for idir daoine agus an tAire Gno´ thaı´ Social, Community and Family Affairs for So´ isialacha, Pobail agus Teaghlaigh a e´ascu´ the purpose of establishing companies to 753 chun cuideachtaı´ a bhunu´ chun an tseirbhı´s provide the service; to provide for those a shola´thar; do dhe´anamh socru´ maidir leis companies to enter into agreements with na cuideachtaı´ sin do dhe´anamh comhaon- the Minister to provide the service as local tuithe leis an Aire chun an tseirbhı´s a service providers; to provide for the shola´thar mar shola´thraithe seirbhı´se principal objects of local service providers; a´itiu´ la; do dhe´anamh socru´ maidir le to confer on the Minister functions in prı´omhchuspo´ irı´ sola´thraithe seirbhı´se respect of the funding, monitoring and a´itiu´ la; do thabhairt feidhmeanna don Aire evaluation of the service; to establish a maidir le cistiu´ , faireacha´n agus measu´ nu´ na National Money Advice and Budgeting seirbhı´se; do bhunu´ Coiste Comhairleach Service Advisory Committee to consult Na´isiu´ nta um Sheirbhı´s Bhuise´adaithe agus with and advise the Minister on matters of Comhairle Airgid chun dul i gcomhairle leis policy relating to the service, and to provide an Aire agus comhairle a thabhairt don for related matters. Aire i dtaobh nithe a bhaineann le beartas i nda´il leis an tseirbhı´s, agus do dhe´anamh socru´ i dtaobh nithe gaolmhara. —An tAire Gno´thaı´ So´isialacha, Pobail agus Teaghlaigh.

9. An Bille Ombudsman (O´ glaigh na hE´ ireann) 2002 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002 — Order for Second Stage. Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do dhe´anamh Bill entitled an Act to provide for the socru´ le haghaidh ceapadh agus appointment and functions of an feidhmeanna Ombudsman d’O´ glaigh na Ombudsman for the Defence Forces, to hE´ ireann, do leasu´ an Achta Cosanta, 1954, amend the Defence Act, 1954, and to agus do dhe´anamh socru´ i dtaobh nithe provide for related matters. gaolmhara. —An tAire Cosanta.

10. An Bille Poist (Fora´lacha Ilghne´itheacha) 2001 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Postal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 — Order for Second Stage. Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do dhe´anamh Bill entitled an Act to make provision for socru´ maidir le scaireanna in An Post a the issue of shares in An Post and the sale eisiu´ int agus maidir leis an Aire Fiontar and disposal of shares in it by the Minister Poiblı´ do dhı´ol agus do dhiu´ scairt for Public Enterprise, to reduce the number scaireanna ann, do laghdu´ an lı´n stiu´ rtho´ irı´ of directors of An Post appointed by the ar An Post arna gceapadh ag an Aire Minister for Public Enterprise under section Fiontar Poiblı´ faoi alt 23(1) den Acht um 23(1) of the Worker Participation (State Pa´irteachas Lucht Oibre (Fiontair Sta´it), Enterprises) Act, 1977, to provide for the 1977, do dhe´anamh socru´ chun ainm an change of the name of the Director of Stiu´ rtho´ ra Riala´la Teileachumarsa´ide a Telecommunications Regulation to the athru´ go dtı´ an Stiu´ rtho´ ir Riala´la Director of Communications Regulation Cumarsa´ide agus do dhe´anamh socru´ i and to provide for connected matters. dtaobh nithe comhghaolmhara. —An tAire Iompair.

Fo´graı´ Tairisceana : Notices of Motions 11. ‘‘D’ainneoin aon nı´ sna Buan- That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orduithe, de bhrı´ go bhfuil Coiste Uile- Orders, whereas the All-Party Pha´irtı´ an Oireachtais ar an mBunreacht ag Committee on the Constitution has been gabha´il d’athbhreithniu´ iomla´n ar an involved in a full review of the Constitution mBunreacht ar bhonn Uile-Pha´irtı´ o´ on an All-Party basis since its establishment P.T.O. 754 bunaı´odh e´ imı´ Iu´ il 1996 agus o´ in July 1996, and re-establishment in athbhunaı´odh e´ imı´ Dheireadh Fo´ mhair October 1997 and again in December 2002 1997 agus arı´simı´ na Nollag 2002 agus na with the following terms of reference: te´armaı´ tagartha seo a leanas aige: ‘D’fhonn dı´riu´ ar ionad agus ar ‘In order to provide focus to the place a´bharthacht an Bhunreachta agus and relevance of the Constitution and to d’fhonn a chinneadh cad iad na re´imsı´ ina establish those areas where bhfe´adfaidh se´ a bheith inmhianaithe no´ Constitutional change may be desirable riachtanach athru´ a dhe´anamh ar an or necessary, the All-Party Committee mBunreacht, rachaidh an Coiste Uile- will complete a full review of the Pha´irtı´ i mbun athbhreithniu´ iomla´n ar an Constitution. In undertaking this review, mBunreacht. Le linn do´ a bheith i mbun the All-Party Committee will have regard an athbhreithnithe sin, beidh aird ag an to the following: gCoiste Uile-Pha´irtı´ ar na nithe seo a leanas: (a) Tuarasca´il an Ghru´ pa Athbhreith- (a) the Report of the Constitution nithe ar an mBunreacht; Review Group; (b) nach ngabhfadh aon oibleaga´id le (b) participation in the All-Party Com- rannpha´irtı´ocht sa Choiste Uile- mittee would involve no obligation to Pha´irtı´ maidir le tacu´ le haon mholtaı´ support any recommendations which a dhe´anfaı´, fiu´ amha´in da´ nde´anfaı´ might be made, even if made d’aon ghuth iad; unanimously; (c) nach measfaı´ comhaltaı´ an Choiste (c) members of the All-Party Com- Uile-Pha´irtı´, mar dhaoine aonair na´ mittee, either as individuals or as mar ionadaithe Pa´irtı´, a bheith faoi Party representatives, would not be cheangal ar aon slı´ o´ thaobh tacu´ le regarded as committed in any way to moltaı´ den so´ rt sin; support such recommendations; (d) go gcoimea´dfaidh comhaltaı´ an (d) members of the All-Party Committee Choiste Uile-Pha´irtı´ a dTreoraithe shall keep their respective Party Pa´irtı´ faoi seach ar an eolas o´ am go Leaders informed from time to time ham faoi dhul chun cinn obair an of the progress of the Committee’s Choiste; work; (e) nach mbeadh cosc ar aon cheann de (e) none of the parties, in Government na pa´irtithe, sa Rialtas na´ sa or Opposition, would be precluded Fhreasu´ ra, ple´ le ha´bhair ata´ laistigh from dealing with matters within the de the´armaı´ tagartha an Choiste Uile- All-Party Committee’s terms of Pha´irtı´ le linn do´ a bheith ina shuı´, reference while it is sitting, and agus (f) an bhfe´adfadh dre´acht amha´in a (f) whether there might be a single draft bheith ann maidir le leasuithe on non-controversial amendments to neamhchonspo´ ideacha ar an the Constitution to deal with mBunreacht chun ple´ le ha´bhair technical matters.’, theicniu´ la.’, fe´adfaidh Coiste Uilepha´irtı´ an Oireachtais the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the ar an mBunreacht suı´ mar Chomhchoiste de Constitution may sit as a Joint Committee dha´ Theach an Oireachtais agus chun na of both Houses of the Oireachtas and for crı´che sin: this purpose: (1) De´anfar Roghchoiste, ar a mbeidh na (1) A Select Committee, consisting of 755 comhaltaı´ de Dha´il E´ ireann ata´ the members of Da´il E´ ireann set out leagtha amach sa Sceideal a in the Schedule to this Resolution be ghabhann leis an Ru´ n seo, a appointed to be joined with a Select cheapadh a bheidh le comhcheangal Committee to be appointed by le Roghchoiste a cheapfaidh Seanad Seanad E´ ireann to form the Joint E´ ireann chun bheith ina Committee on the Constitution to Chomhchoiste ar an mBunreacht consider matters comprehended by chun a´bhair a bhreithniu´ a the preamble to this Resolution and, chuimsı´tear leis an re´amhra´ a in particular, issues relating to ghabhann leis an Ru´ n seo agus, go property rights, in like manner, as it ha´irithe, saincheisteanna a bhaineann may select and see fit and shall report le cearta maoine, sa tslı´ che´anna, de thereon to both Houses of the re´ir mar a roghno´ idh se´ agus is cuı´ Oireachtas. leis agus tabharfaidh se´ tuarasca´il orthu sin do dha´ Theach an Oireachtais.

(2)3isco´ ram don Chomhchoiste, agus (2) The quorum of the Joint Committee comhalta de Dha´il E´ ireann a bheidh shall be 3, of whom at least 1 shall be i nduine amha´in dı´obh ar a laghad a member of Da´il E´ ireann and 1 a agus comhalta de Sheanad E´ ireann a member of Seanad E´ ireann. bheidh i nduine amha´in dı´obh ar a laghad.

(3) Beidh ag an gComhchoiste na (3) The Joint Committee shall have the cumhachtaı´ a mhı´nı´tear i mBuan- powers defined in Standing Order Ordu´ 81(1), (2), (3), (4) agus (8). 81(1), (2), (3), (4) and (8).

(4) Is e´ an Teachta Donnacadha O´ (4) The Chairman of the Joint Donnabha´in an Committee shall be Deputy Denis Chomhchoiste agus is e´ an Teachta O’Donovan, and the vice-Chairman Pa´draic Mac Cormaic Leas- of the Joint Committee shall be Chathaoirleach an Chomhchoiste. Deputy Padraic McCormack.

(5) Scoirfidh an Ru´ n seo d’e´ifeacht a (5) This Resolution shall cease to have bheith leis an 31 Iu´ il, 2003. effect on 31st July, 2003.

AN SCEIDEAL SCHEDULE Na Teachtaı´:— Deputies:—

Donnacadha O´ Donnabha´in Denis O’Donovan Barra Mac Aindriu´ Barry Andrews Se´amus O´ Daimhı´n Jimmy Devins Peadar de Paor Peter Power Pa´draic Mac Cormaic Padraic McCormack Do´ nal O´ Niaidh Jan Uı´ Shu´ illeabha´in Jan O’Sullivan Art O´ Muireaga´in Arthur Morgan Ciara´n Mac Dhuibh Ciara´n Cuffe James Breen James Breen.’’. —Ma´ire Nı´ Ainifin, Aire Sta´it ag Roinn an Taoisigh.

P.T.O. 756 12. ‘‘Gur fo´ irsteanach socru´ a dhe´anamh That it is expedient to make provision for maidir le cibe´ muirir agus cibe´ ta´illı´ a such charges and such fees as may be fhorordo´ far i rialacha´in arna nde´anamh ag prescribed in regulations made by the an Aire Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Rialtais A´ itiu´ il chun e´ifeacht a thabhairt do Local Government for the purposes of Threoir 2000/53/CE an 18 Mea´nFo´ mhair, giving effect to European Parliament and 2000 o´ Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus o´ n Council Directive 2000/53/EC of 18 gComhairle maidir le feithiclı´ a bhfuil a re´ September, 2000 on end-of-life vehicles caite agus, thairis sin, i nda´il le feithiclı´ and, otherwise, in relation to the recovery inneallghluaiste a athghabha´il agus a and treatment of mechanically propelled cho´ irea´il. vehicles.’’ — An tAire Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais A´ itiu´il.

13. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Da´il E´ ireann dre´acht- That Dail E´ ireann approves the draft Cho´ d Caighdea´n agus Iompair na Civil Service Code of Standards and Sta´tseirbhı´se, ar leagadh co´ ipeanna de faoi Behaviour, copies of which were laid before bhra´id Dha´il E´ ireann an 29 Samhain, 2000. Da´il E´ ireann on 29th November, 2000.’’ — An tAire Airgeadais.

14. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Da´il E´ ireann an That Da´il E´ ireann approves the following tOrdu´ seo a leanas ina dhre´acht:— Order in draft:— An tOrdu´ fa´n Acht um Chomhionannas Employment Equality Act, 1998 (section Fostaı´ochta, 1998 (alt 12) (Cola´iste 12) (Church of Ireland College of Oideachais Eaglais na hE´ ireann), 2003, Education) Order, 2003, ar leagadh co´ ipeanna de ina dhre´acht faoi copies of which were laid before Da´il bhra´id Dha´il E´ ireann an 12 Bealtaine, 2003. E´ ireann on 12th May, 2003.’’ — An tAire Oideachais agus Eolaı´ochta.

15. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Da´il E´ ireann an Sta´t That Da´il E´ ireann approves the exercise d’fheidhmiu´ an roghnaithe da´ bhfora´iltear by the State of the option provided by le hAirteagal 3 den cheathru´ Pro´ tacal ata´ Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in leagtha amach i gConradh Amstardam, the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the fo´ gra a thabhairt d’Uachtara´n Chomhairle President of the Council of the European an Aontais Eorpaigh gur mian leis a bheith Union that it wishes to take part in the pa´irteach i nglacadh agus i bhfeidhmiu´ an adoption and application of the following bhirt bheartaithe seo a leanas: proposed measure: togra le haghaidh Rialacha´in o´ n a proposal for a Council Regulation on gComhairle maidir le no´ sanna imeachta i procedures for amending the Sirene nda´il le La´mhleabhar Sirene a leasu´ , Manual, ar beart beartaithe e´ ar leagadh co´ ip de faoi a copy of which proposed measure was laid bhra´id Dha´il E´ ireann an 16 Bealtaine, 2003. before Da´il E´ ireann on 16th May, 2003.’’ — An tAire Dlı´ agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Athcho´irithe Dlı´.

16. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Da´il E´ ireann an That Da´il E´ ireann approve the draft dre´acht-Ordu´ dar teideal: Order entitled: An tOrdu´ fa´n Acht um Riala´il Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Eligible Leictreachais 1999 (Custaime´ir Ca´ilithe) Customer) (Consumption of Electricity) (I´diu´ Leictreachais), 2003, Order, 2003, 757 ar leagadh co´ ipeanna de faoi bhra´id Dha´il copies of which were laid before Da´il E´ ireann an 26 Meitheamh, 2003. E´ ireann on 26th June, 2003.’’ — An tAire Sla´inte agus Leanaı´.

17. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Da´il E´ ireann an That Da´il E´ ireann approves the following tOrdu´ seo a leanas ina dhre´acht: Order in draft: An tOrdu´ fa´n Simpson’s Hospital Estate The Health Act 1970 (Section 76) Act um an Acht Sla´inte 1970 (Alt 76) Simpson’s Hospital Estate Act (Leasu´ ), 2003, (Amendment) Order, 2003, ar leagadh co´ ip de ina dhre´acht faoi bhra´id a copy of which was laid in draft before Da´il Dha´il E´ ireann an 25 Meitheamh, 2003. E´ ireann on 25th June, 2003.’’ — An tAire Sla´inte agus Leanaı´.

18. ‘‘Go dtugann Da´il E´ ireann da´ haire That Da´il E´ ireann takes note of the Fifth An Cu´ igiu Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um Report of the Joint Committee on Chumarsa´id, Muir agus Acmhainnı´ Communications, Marine and Natural Na´du´ rtha- Raidio´ A´ itiu´ il: An Pro´ iseas Resources — Local Radio: The Licencing Ceadu´ naithe — athbhreithniu´ ar an gco´ ras Process — a Review of the licencing system ceadu´ naithe de re´ir na taithı´ ata´ ag Sta´isiu´ in as experienced by Local Radio Stations in Raidio´ A´ itiu´ il in E´ irinn. Ireland.’’ — Noel O’Flynn, Chairman of the Committee. [28 May 2003]

ORDUITHE AN LAE ORDERS OF THE DAY. 19. (l) An Bille um Chaomhnu´ an Chomhshaoil 2003 [Seanad] — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Protection of the Environment Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Order for Report.

20. (l) An Bille Inimirce 2002 [Seanad] — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Immigration Bill 2002 [Seanad] — Order for Report.

21. (l) An Bille Le´iriu´ cha´in 2000 — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Interpretation Bill 2000 — Order for Report.

22. (l) An Bille um Chosaint Fostaithe (Obair Te´arma Shocraithe) 2003 [Seanad]—An Coiste. (a) Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Committee.

23. (l) An Bille Deochanna Meisciu´ la 2003 [Seanad] — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Order for Report.

24. (l) An Bille um Fhorbairt Tionscail (Fondu´ ireacht Eolaı´ochta E´ ireann) 2002 [Seanad] — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002 [Seanad]— Order for Report.

P.T.O. 758 25. (l) Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiu´ la 2002 athraithe o´ Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiu´ la (Comhionannas) 2002 [Seanad] — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Official Languages Bill 2002 changed from Official Languages (Equality) Bill 2002 [Seanad] — Order for Report.

26. (l) An Bille um Cheartas Coiriu´ il (Scaoileadh Sealadach Prı´osu´ nach) 2001 — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. (a) Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001 — Order for Report.

27. An Bille um an Oifig Na´isiu´ nta d’Fhorbairt Eacnamaı´och agus Sho´ isialach 2002 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002 — Second Stage (resumed).

28. Tairiscintı´ Airgeadais o´ n Aire Airgeadais [2002] (Tairiscint 11, ato´ga´il). Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance [2002] (Motion 11, resumed).

29. An Bille um Chosaint Sceithirı´ 1999 — An Coiste. Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999 — Committee.

30. An Bille um Airm Nu´ icle´acha a Imshrianadh 2000 [Seanad] — An Coiste. Containment of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2000 [Seanad] — Committee.

31. An Bille um Thiono´ ntachtaı´ Co´ naithe 2003 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). Residential Tenancies Bill 2003 — Second Stage (resumed).

32. An Bille um Fha´ltais o´ Choireacht (Leasu´ ) 1999 — An Coiste. Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999 — Committee.

33. Bille na bPaitinnı´ (Leasu´ ) 1999 — An Coiste. Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999 — Committee.

34. An Bille um Sha´bha´ilteacht Iarnro´ id 2001 — Ordu´ don Tuarasca´il. Railway Safety Bill 2001 — Order for Report.

GNO´ COMHALTAI´ PRI´OBHA´ IDEACHA PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Gno´ a ordaı´odh: Business ordered: 35. An Bille um Ata´irgeadh Daonna 2003 — An Dara Ce´im. Human Reproduction Bill 2003 — Second Stage. — Mary Upton. 759 Fo´graı´ Tairisceana: Notices of Motions:

36. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — noting that the average price for a new home nationally now stands at \198,000 and, in Dublin, stands at \256,000, therefore excluding all but the wealthiest first time buyer; — recalling the abolition of the First Time Buyers Grant and the increased VAT on homes, both of which have added further to the burden placed on those trying to enter the housing market; — noting that 52,726 families were on waiting lists for local authority housing while only 4,403 new units were completed last year; — deploring the lengthy waiting lists for disabled persons housing grants, the changes made to the eligibility criteria for such grants and the failure of the current level of disabled persons housing grants to meet demand and modern construction costs; and — believing that Government figures of 5,581 homeless people are a gross underestimate of the true figure; condemns the Government for denying young people the aspiration to own their own home, for failing to provide adequate housing to those who have applied to their local authorities for a suitable home for their families and for ignoring the plight of so many people who have been left without any home at all and: — demands that the Government recognise the vital nature of the home in the lives of Irish people; — requires the establishment of a national Housing Agency to reduce bottlenecks in the housing market and planning system; — demands that the proceeds of lands and properties being disposed of by the Office of Public Works be used firstly for the construction of social housing; — calls for the publication of the promised review of the disabled persons housing grant scheme and related schemes, on foot of Government cutbacks that is forcing elderly and disabled people to go without essential facilities like downstairs toilets, stair lifts and showers; and — calls on the Government to change its policy in neglecting the young and the vulnerable towards one which encompasses social justice and provides for the housing needs of the entire population.’’ — Bernard Allen, Padraic McCormack, , Bernard J. Durkan, , Pat Breen, , Paul Connaughton, , Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Jimmy Deenihan, , Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, , , Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, , Olivia Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, , Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, , , Billy Timmins. [1 July, 2003]

37. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — condemns the decision of the Government to cancel the order for five medium lift helicopters for the Air Corps which will have serious implications for the viability of the Air Corps and the effectiveness of our search and rescue services; P.T.O. 760 — noting, in particular, that the White Paper on Defence, which was approved by the Government in February 2000, recognised the urgent equipment modernisation requirements of the Air Corps and the repeated statements from the Minister for Defence that the acquisition of these aircraft would provide a major boost for the organisation and were required to enable the Air Corps to play a pivotal role in search and rescue operations for the foreseeable future; — expresses concern also that the cancellation may jeopardise up to 1,500 jobs at FLS Aerospace in North Dublin, as agreement had been reached to provide significant additional business for the plant as part of the contract process; and calls on the Government to reverse the decision to cancel the order and to ensure that procedures to provide the five helicopters are re-instated without further delay.’’ — , , , , Thomas P.Broughan, , Joe Costello, , Michael D. Higgins, Kathleen Lynch, Liz McManus, Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Brian O’Shea, Jan O’Sullivan, Seamus Pattison, , , Sea´n Ryan, Ro´isı´n Shortall, Mary Upton, . [4 September, 2002]

38. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann immediately establish the Public Accounts Committee and mandate it: — to review the policy implications of the abuses and regulatory shortcomings revealed by the Report of the Inspectors Appointed to Enquire into the affairs of Ansbacher (Cayman) Limited; — to make recommendations as it sees fit, in particular in relation to reforms: — to improve the chances of detection and prosecution of such abuses, — to place clearer obligations on advisors, on directors and institutions in relation to such practices, — to strengthen the obligations of regulators in relation to investigation which they conduct and to amend the circumstances where confidentiality is afforded by regulators, and — to ensure that regulatory supervision and revenue procedures are in accordance with best practice world wide.’’ — Richard Bruton, Phil Hogan, Enda Kenny, Bernard Allen, Pat Breen, John Bruton, Paul Connaughton, Simon Coveney, Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Jimmy Deenihan, Bernard J. Durkan, Damien English, Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, Paul Kehoe, Padraic McCormack, Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, Gay Mitchell, Olivia Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, Denis Naughten, Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, Michael Ring, David Stanton, Billy Timmins. [4 September, 2002]

39. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — condemns the decision of the Football Association of Ireland to enter into an arrangement to allow the pay channel, Sky Sports, exclusive rights to televise Irish home soccer internationals; — notes that this move will result in many fans being deprived of the opportunity of watching the matches live on television and that it is likely to result in an increase in the number of young people and children viewing the matches in pubs; 761 — believes that this decision represents a betrayal of the fans who have loyally supported the Irish soccer team; — deplores the failure of the Government to use the powers given to it by the Oireachtas in the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act, 1999, to designate these matches and other major sporting occasions as events of major importance to society for which the right of a qualifying broadcaster to provide coverage on free television services should be provided in the public interest; — notes that there is nothing in Irish legislation or in the EU Directive, Television Without Frontiers, to prevent the Government from acting, even at this stage; and calls on the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to immediately make the required order and to include among the events designated Irish home soccer internationals.’’ — Eamon Gilmore, Ruairi Quinn, Brendan Howlin, Emmet Stagg, Thomas P.Broughan, Joan Burton, Joe Costello, Micheal D. Higgins, Kathleen Lynch, Liz McManus, Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Brian O’Shea, Jan O’Sullivan, Seamus Pattison, Willie Penrose, Pat Rabbitte, Sea´n Ryan, Joe Sherlock, Ro´isı´n Shortall, Mary Upton, Jack Wall.. [4 September, 2002]

40. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann notes: — a shipment of plutonium mixed oxide was delivered to Japan in 1999 from British Nuclear Fuels Limited (BNFL) but, because crucial safety data was found to be falsified by BNFL, Japan refused to accept the fuel and it is now being returned to the United Kingdom, and — the MOX is expected to be shipped through the Irish Sea and thus poses an unacceptable risk to the marine environment, coastline and population of Ireland; calls on the Irish Government to: — protest the shipment to the Japanese and British Governments; — welcome the formation of a citizens’ flotilla of small yachts to peacefully express the Irish people’s opposition to the shipment; — protest the proposed level of security as inadequate and demand an armed military escort capable of meeting any threat from terrorism accompany the shipment; — request that the United States Administration, which must authorise the security arrangements of the transport, conduct a threat assessment’ in the light of the new security situation created by the September 11th terrorist attack; — demand that the Japanese and British Governments conduct a full, comprehensive and public environmental impact assessment in consultation with Ireland prior to the voyage; — demand that the Japanese and British Governments consult with Ireland to formulate contingency plans and emergency preparations in case of an accident or incident; — demand that the Japanese and British Governments accept full and unconditional liability for any and all harm to Ireland, including its marine environment, arising from the shipment and

P.T.O. 762 — in the light of recent public statements by senior Japanese officials about overturning Japan’s constitutional commitment to reject nuclear weapons, request an urgent public review by the European Union member states of the proposed EURATOM- Japan Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.’’ — Trevor Sargent, Ciara´n Cuffe, John Gormley, Dan Boyle, Paul Gogarty, Eamon Ryan. [4 September, 2002]

41. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — condemns the decision of the Government to cut the allocation for Overseas Development Aid (ODA) for this year by \32 million; — regards the decision as particularly deplorable, given that much of Southern Africa is again facing the threat of widespread famine; — believes that this decision represents a massive betrayal of the trust of those developing countries that supported Ireland’s election to the Security Council of the United Nations; — calls on the Government to cancel the cutback and to ensure that ODA is maintained at the level promised; — further calls on the Government to support the draft Bill prepared by the , the Ireland Aid Bill, to ensure that commitments in regard to ODA are ring- fenced and cannot be cut back by any government.’’— Michael D. Higgins, Ruairi Quinn, Brendan Howlin, Emmet Stagg, Thomas P. Broughan, Joan Burton, Joe Costello, Eamon Gilmore, Kathleen Lynch, Liz McManus, Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Brian O’Shea, Jan O’Sullivan, Seamus Pattison, Willie Penrose, Pat Rabbitte, Sea´n Ryan, Joe Sherlock Ro´isı´n Shortall, Mary Upton, Jack Wall. [4 September, 2002]

42. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann conscious of the new and highly dangerous international situation created by the appalling attacks in the United States on 11th September 2001: — expresses its continuing sympathy for all the victims of the 11th September atrocities; — voices its concern at the worsening situation in Palestine and Israel and urges the compliance by the Israeli Government with United Nations resolutions and an end to its military occupation of the Palestinian territories; — reiterates its commitment to the peaceful resolution of all international disputes and calls upon the Irish Government to: — strongly oppose the launching of a new war against Iraq by the United States Administration and the British Government, a war which has the potential to escalate far beyond Iraq with catastrophic consequences throughout the region and worldwide; — cease immediately the practice of giving permission to foreign states to refuel, re-supply and train military aircraft in Irish airports and Irish airspace and to use Irish seaports for their naval vessels; — use all its political and diplomatic resources in the United Nations and the European Union to promote a peaceful solution.’’ — Caoimhghı´nO´ Caola´in, Sea´n Crowe, Martin Ferris, Arthur Morgan, Aengus O´ Snodaigh. [10 September, 2002] 763 43. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — notes with concern the considerable increase in the number of notified redundancies arising from the economic downturn; — condemns the refusal of a number of companies to pay redundancy terms recommended by the Labour Court; — believes that the current statutory redundancy scheme, which has not been updated for many years, is totally inadequate to compensate for the loss of a job, as a worker on the average industrial wage with 30 years service could qualify for as little as \10,307; — notes that the trade union movement regards this situation with sufficient seriousness that the ICTU has sanctioned nation-wide industrial action; and — calls on the Government to introduce amending legislation to provide for: — an increase to three weeks pay for each year of service for redundant workers; — a reduction in the qualifying period for entitlement to payments from two years to one; and — a raising of the ceiling for the calculation of the lump sum to \635 per week and that this figure be index linked.’’ — Thomas P.Broughan, Ruairi Quinn, Brendan Howlin, Emmet Stagg, Joan Burton, Joe Costello, Eamon Gilmore, Michael D. Higgins, Kathleen Lynch, Liz McManus, Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Brian O’Shea, Jan O’Sullivan, Seamus Pattison, Willie Penrose, Pat Rabbitte, Sea´n Ryan, Joe Sherlock, Ro´isı´n Shortall, Mary Upton, Jack Wall. [9 October, 2002]

44. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — notes the loss of confidence by the Irish people in the current Government; — calls for a comprehensive investigation into the delay in having Da´il E´ ireann decide on the implications of using Shannon Airport as a refueling base for the U.S. Air Force; — calls for a comprehensive investigation into the allegations that the Taoiseach was aware of the inexplicable large payments by developers to former Minister Ray Burke prior to his appointment; — calls for a comprehensive investigation into the manner in which the Government failed to declare the true state of the national economy prior to the last General Election; — condemns successive Ministers for the Environment for failing to overturn badly planned rezoning decisions; and — calls for an independent expert land use advisory group to be established as a bulwark against future bad rezoning decisions.’’ — Trevor Sargent, John Gormley, Dan Boyle, Ciara´n Cuffe, Paul Gogarty, Eamon Ryan. [9 October, 2002]

45. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — re-iterates its support for the Good Friday Agreement and the institutions established under it; P.T.O. 764 — urges all parties to fully support the Agreement and its institutions, based as they are on the principle of inclusivity and respect for all electoral mandates; — would strongly oppose a suspension of the institutions by the British Government; and — calls upon the Irish Government to defend and promote the Agreement and the agenda for real change, reconciliation and lasting peace in Ireland.’’ — Caoimhghı´n O´ Caola´in, Aengus O´ Snodaigh, Sea´n Crowe, Martin Ferris, Arthur Morgan. [9 October, 2002]

46. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann welcomes the publication of a Government Green Paper on Basic Income, urges the development of a White Paper on the issue, and a future Government commitment to legislate in this area.’’ — Trevor Sargent, John Gormley, Dan Boyle, Ciara´n Cuffe, Paul Gogarty, Eamon Ryan. [15 October, 2002]

47. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann fully supports the enlargement of the European Union and welcomes the forthcoming accession of new States to the Union, providing that it is the expressed will of their people in referenda in each applicant State, and that they fulfil the democratic and human rights’ standards stipulated in the Copenhagen Criteria.’’ — Caoimhghı´nO´ Caola´in, Sea´n Crowe, Martin Ferris, Arthur Morgan, Aengus O´ Snodaigh.. [15 October, 2002]

48. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann approves and wholeheartedly endorses the immediate and full enlargement of the European Union, through the accession of all countries currently seeking such membership.’’ — Trevor Sargent, John Gormley, Dan Boyle, Ciara´n Cuffe, Paul Gogarty, Eamon Ryan. [15 October, 2002]

49. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann condemns the Minister for Agriculture and Food for: — his failure to assist in the dispute between livestock farmers and the meat industry; — his failure to promote export markets; — his failure to amend the operation of the National Sheep Identification System; — his failure to distribute 7 million gallons of milk quota as granted under Agenda 2000 by the expected date in May 2002; — his failure to ensure the operation of the Dairy Herd Certification Scheme and the National Beef Assurance Scheme; — is failure to address the difficulties of grain and maize farmers; — his failure to maximise the potential of the REPS Scheme and the Early Retirement Scheme; — his failure to implement an equitable sheep De-stocking Policy; and — his failure to establish the detail of the Fischler proposals.’’ — Billy Timmins, Enda Kenny, Richard Bruton, Bernard Allen, Pat Breen, John Bruton, Paul Connaughton, Simon Coveney, Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Jimmy Deenihan, Bernard J. Durkan, Damien English, Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, Phil Hogan, Paul Kehoe, Padraic McCormack, Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, Gay Mitchell, Olivia Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, Denis Naughten, Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, Michael Ring, David Stanton. [23 October, 2002] 765 50. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann aware of the growing number of families on housing lists and the great financial difficulties facing those trying to buy homes; — condemns the decision of the Government to abolish the first time buyers housing grant; — believes that the decision will make it more difficult for first time buyers to compete with investors in the housing market; and — calls for the immediate reversal of the decision and the reinstatement of the grant scheme.’’— Eamon Gilmore, Pat Rabbitte, Liz McManus, Emmet Stagg, Thomas P. Broughan, Joan Burton, Joe Costello, Michael D. Higgins, Brendan Howlin, Kathleen Lynch, Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Brian O’Shea, Jan O’Sullivan, Seamus Pattison, Willie Penrose, Ruairi Quinn, Sea´n Ryan, Joe Sherlock, Ro´isı´n Shortall, Mary Upton, Jack Wall.. [18 November, 2002]

51. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann notes: — the growing crisis in the care of the disabled; — Government failure to fund the additional residential, respite or day care places required to meet either planned or emergency demand in 2003; — the complete absence of training, sheltered employment or day placements to meet the needs of this years disabled school leavers; — the continuing practice of placing disabled persons in psychiatric hospitals; — the withdrawal of the waiting list funding programme while 1,700 people still await residential services; and — mindful that 2003 is the European Year of the People with Disabilities and also the year Ireland hosts the Special Olympics, calls on the Government: — to restore funding for the New Services Development Programme until waiting lists for residential care are reduced to realistic and manageable levels; — to ensure every disabled school leaver can access a day service appropriate to their needs; and — to finally end the travesty whereby the parents, siblings and other carers of the disabled are repeatedly forced onto the streets to campaign for basic services.’’ — Olivia Mitchell, Enda Kenny, Richard Bruton, Bernard Allen, Pat Breen, John Bruton, Paul Connaughton, Simon Coveney, Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Jimmy Deenihan, Bernard J. Durkan, Damien English, Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, Phil Hogan, Paul Kehoe, Padraic McCormack, Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, Gay Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, Denis Naughten, Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, Michael Ring, David Stanton, Billy Timmins. [29 January, 2003]

52. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — expresses its deep concern at the major build-up of troops and weapons in the Gulf Region by the United States and a number of other countries, apparently in preparation for a war against Iraq at a time when the United Nations Arms Inspectors have not yet completed their mandate and when the Security Council has not yet considered what response, if any, is required to the report of the Inspectors; P.T.O. 766 — notes with alarm a recent UN report pointing to the potentially catastrophic consequences of a war, which include half a million direct or indirect casualties, the outbreak of disease and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of civilians; — further expresses concern at the provision of facilities at Shannon Airport for US troops and equipment as part of the build up for war, especially without any reference to the Oireachtas; and — condemns Saddam Hussein for the heinous crimes he has committed against his own people and calls on the Iraqi Government to comply in full with all resolutions of the UN Security Council; calls on the Irish Government to: — join with countries like France and Germany in efforts to avoid war and to promote a specific settlement of this dispute, in accordance with the principles of Article 29.2 of the Constitution; and — suspend the provision of any facilities at Shannon Airport that could be used to facilitate preparations for a war against Iraq.’’ — Pat Rabbitte, Liz McManus, Emmet Stagg, Thomas P. Broughan, Joan Burton, Joe Costello, Eamon Gilmore, Michael D. Higgins, Brendan Howlin, Kathleen Lynch, Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Brian O’Shea, Jan O’Sullivan, Seamus Pattison, Willie Penrose, Ruairi Quinn, Sea´n Ryan, Joe Sherlock, Ro´isı´n Shortall, Mary Upton, Jack Wall. [29 January, 2003]

53. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann, taking account of the humanitarian issues involved and the consequent need for care and consideration, calls on the Government to confirm: — its opposition to unilateral attacks against Iraq; — that only multi-lateral action supported by the UN will be considered; — that prior Da´il approval for Irish refuelling or over-flight facilities will be sought if multi-lateral action is authorised by the UN; — that they have sought independent verification of the Blair dossier on Iraq which makes specific claims about Iraq’s weapon stocks; — that every proactive step possible is being taken to show that we stand with civilised, democratic states and against demagogues and dictators; — that Ireland’s security and defence needs have been reassessed; — that the General Affairs and External Relations Council of the EU will be asked to consider what contribution the EU will make to stability and prosperity in Iraq post Saddam Hussein; and — that it is raising the alarming concerns expressed by UN Inspector Dr. Hans Blix in relation to unanswered questions concerning the possession by Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, and unequivocally condemns the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein.’’ — Gay Mitchell, Enda Kenny, Richard Bruton, Bernard Allen, Pat Breen, John Bruton, Paul Connaughton, Simon Coveney, Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Jimmy Deenihan, Bernard J. Durkan, Damien English, Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, Phil Hogan, Paul Kehoe, Padraic McCormack, Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, Olivia Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, Denis Naughten, Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, Michael Ring, David Stanton, Billy Timmins. [4 February, 2003] 767 54. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — concerned that an estimated 1.5 million citizens who have paid their PRSI contributions are being denied their rights and entitlement to dental treatment as a result of the ongoing dispute between the Minister for Social and Family Affairs; and — aware that the continuation of this dispute has and will continue to cause undue hardship; calls on the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to immediately enter into discussions which will bring an end to this dispute; and to put in place a system of guaranteed repayments for those people who have incurred unnecessary dental expenses arising from this dispute.’’ — Michael Ring, Enda Kenny, Richard Bruton, Bernard Allen, Pat Breen, John Bruton, Paul Connaughton, Simon Coveney, Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Jimmy Deenihan, Bernard J. Durkan, Damien English, Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, Phil Hogan, Paul Kehoe, Padraic McCormack, Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, Gay Mitchell, Olivia Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, Denis Naughten, Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, David Stanton, Billy Timmins. [4 February, 2003]

55. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann, condemns: — the illegal and criminal invasion of Iraq by United States and British forces; — the slaughter of large numbers of men, women and children in the US/British bombardment of cities and towns; — the slaughter of large numbers of Iraqi conscripts by the massively more heavily armed forces of invasion and also the needless deaths of ordinary US and British soldiers; declares: — that the invasion is an imperialist venture to secure Iraqi oil fields and extend its control over the Middle East Region; — that those who initiated this war bear full criminal responsibility for the consequent deaths and destruction; notes that the US has announced that 120,000 more troops are to be sent to join the invasion; demands that none of these troops be allowed facilities at Shannon Airport or at any other location in this State; further demands that the Minister for Foreign Affairs summons the senior US envoy to Ireland and the British Ambassador to lodge a forceful protest over the killing of Iraqi civilians; and calls for the future of the peoples and resources of Iraq and the Middle East generally to be determined by the people there, based on the principles of freedom, justice, democracy and human rights free from both local dictatorships and imperialist and corporate interference.’’ — Joe Higgins, Tony Gregory, Paudge Connolly, Jerry Cowley, Seamus Healy, Finian McGrath, Liam Twomey. [2 April, 2003]

P.T.O. 768 56. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: condemning the 8% reduction in funding for the Arts Council for 2003, constituting a reduction in funding from \47.7 million in 2002 to \44 million in 2003,and resulting in: — the deferral and curtailment of many important arts programmes, making it impossible for the Arts Council to meet their objectives as stated in the Arts Plan 2002 — 2006; and — the inevitable loss of key personnel from arts organisations across the country, which is already having a seriously detrimental effect upon participation with, and access to, the arts nationally; calls upon the Government: — to immediately assess the current standing of all projects awarded monies under the Access Programme of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, and to reallocate to the Arts Council any monies short-listed for projects that are now no longer to proceed; — to provide \61.9 million funding to the Arts Council for 2004 as outlined in the Arts Plan 2002 — 2006; and — to honour the commitment to support this third Arts Plan as detailed in the Fianna Fa´il/ joint Programme for Government.’’ - Jimmy Deenihan, Enda Kenny, Richard Bruton, Bernard Allen, Pat Breen, John Bruton, Paul Connaughton, Simon Coveney, Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Bernard J. Durkan, Damien English, Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, Phil Hogan, Paul Kehoe, Padraic McCormack, Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, Gay Mitchell, Olivia Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, Denis Naughten, Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, Michael Ring, David Stanton, Billy Timmins. [7 May, 2003]

57. ‘‘That Da´il E´ ireann: — notes the latest figures from the European Environmental Agency which reveal that Ireland now has the worst record within the European Union regarding our failure to comply with the targets set under the Kyoto Protocol, with a 31% increase in climate change emissions since 1990; — calls on Government to immediately scrap its ineffective Climate Change Strategy, and undertake a root and branch reform of the Programme for Government to ensure compliance with the Kyoto Protocol, to avoid massive fines, and to reduce the risk of future flooding and other extreme weather events; and — furthermore calls on the Government to: — increase spending on public transport; — improve energy efficiency in the building regulations; — radically transform our energy policies; — support improvement in insulation and efficiency in existing buildings; and — initiate a root and branch reform of the Programme for Government in order to attain the targets set under the Kyoto Protocol.’’ — Ciara´n Cuffe, Trevor Sargent, John Gormley, Dan Boyle, Paul Gogarty, Eamon Ryan. [14 May, 2003] 769 58. ‘‘That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Standing Orders of Da´il E´ ireann relative to Public Business are hereby amended by the adoption of the following as an additional Standing Order of Da´il E´ ireann relative to Public Business: ‘172. Members of Parliament elected to constituencies comprising in whole or in part Counties Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone shall have the right to speak in the Da´il, subject to the foregoing Standing Orders as they apply to Teachtaı´ Da´la.’.’’ — Caoimhghı´nO´ Caola´in, Sea´n Crowe, Martin Ferris, Arthur Morgan, Aengus O´ Snodaigh. [28 May, 2003]

59. ‘‘That Dail E´ ireann condemns the Minister for Agriculture and Food for his failure to deal with the CPSU industrial dispute at his Department; the increased hardship this is causing farmers and the related difficulties of animal welfare and food safety; and calls on the Minister to make efforts to resolve this dispute.’’ — Billy Timmins, Enda Kenny, Richard Bruton, Bernard Allen, Pat Breen, John Bruton, Paul Connaughton, Simon Coveney, Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Jimmy Deenihan, Bernard J. Durkan, Damien English, Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, Phil Hogan, Paul Kehoe, Padraic McCormack, Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, Gay Mitchell, Olivia Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, Denis Naughten, Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, Michael Ring, David Stanton. [11 June, 2003]

60. ‘‘That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Standing Orders of Da´il E´ ireann relative to Public Business are hereby amended as follows: (a) by the deletion of Standing Order 26A; and (b) by the adoption of the following in substitution for Standing Order 26: ‘26. (1) Every sitting of the Da´il shall be governed by a printed Order Paper, which shall be prepared under the direction of the Ceann Comhairle. (2) The Taoiseach shall have the right to determine the order in which Government business shall appear on the Order Paper and, by announcement at the commencement of public business, the order in which it shall be taken each day; and may propose, on motion made without notice at the commencement of public business, arrangements for sittings and for the taking of such business until such business has been disposed of; save where any such proposal is opposed, the Ceann Comhairle shall permit a brief statement from a representative from each party in opposition and the Taoiseach before he or she puts the question thereon. (3) Following the announcement by the Taoiseach and the disposal of any motion comprehended by paragraph (2), the Ceann Comhairle may permit, at his or her discretion— (a) a brief question not exceeding two minutes from each Leader in Opposition to the Taoiseach about a matter of topical public importance and in respect of which the following arrangements shall apply: (i) The Taoiseach shall be called upon to reply for a period not exceeding three minutes, (ii) The Leader in Opposition who asked the original question may then ask a brief supplementary question not exceeding one minute, (iii) The Taoiseach shall then be called upon in conclusion for a period not exceeding one minute. P.T.O. 770 (b) the total time allowed for ‘‘Leaders’ Questions’’ on any given day under this Standing Order shall not exceed twenty-one minutes and the Taoiseach may nominate another member of the Government to take Leaders’ Questions in his or her absence. (c) in this Standing Order, ‘‘Leader in Opposition’’ means the leader of a group as defined in Standing Order 114(1): Provided that the Leader of a party which is a group under Standing Order 114(1)(a) shall have precedence over the designated Leader of a group recognised under paragraph (1)(b)ofthe Standing Order. (d) questions from any member about business on the Order Paper; about the taking of business which has been promised, including legislation promised either within or outside the Da´il; about the making of secondary legislation; about arrangements for sittings; and as to when Bills or other documents on the Order Paper needed in the House will be circulated: Provided that, the Taoiseach may defer replying to a question relating to the making of secondary legislation to another day.’.’’ — Enda Kenny, Bernard J. Durkan, Richard Bruton, Bernard Allen, Pat Breen, John Bruton, Paul Connaughton, Simon Coveney, Seymour Crawford, John Deasy, Jimmy Deenihan, Damien English, Olwyn Enright, Tom Hayes, Phil Hogan, Paul Kehoe, Padraic McCormack, Dinny McGinley, Paul McGrath, Gay Mitchell, Olivia Mitchell, Gerard Murphy, Denis Naughten, Dan Neville, Michael Noonan, Fergus O’Dowd, Jim O’Keeffe, John Perry, Michael Ring, David Stanton, Billy Timmins. [1 July, 2003]

61. An Da´il a chur ar athlo´ . Adjournment of the Da´il.

BILLI´ I ROGHCHOISTI´, I gCOISTI´ SPEISIALTA NO´ I gCOMHCHOISTI´ BILLS IN SELECT, SPECIAL OR JOINT COMMITTEES

An Bille um Sheirbhı´sı´ Sla´nda´la Prı´obha´idı´ 2001 — An Roghchoiste um Dhlı´ agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan. Private Security Services Bill 2001 — Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights.

An Bille um Thruailliu´ na Farraige (Substaintı´ Guaiseacha agus Dı´obha´lacha) (Dliteanas Sibhialta agus Cu´ iteamh) 2000 — An Roghchoiste um Chumarsa´id, Muir agus Acmhainnı´ Na´du´ rtha. Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000 — Select Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.

An Bille um Cheartas Coiriu´ il (Cionta Sceimhlitheoireachta) 2002 — An Roghchoiste um Dhlı´ agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan. Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002 — Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights. 771 MEMORANDA De´ Ma´irt, 1 Iu´il, 2003 Tuesday, 1st July, 2003 Cruinniu´ den Fhochoiste um Theicneolaı´ocht Chumarsa´ide Faisne´ise i Seomra Coiste 1, LH2000, ar 10 a.m. Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Information Communication Technology in Committee Room 1, LH2000, at 10 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ Eachtracha i Seomra Coiste 3, LH2000, ar 11.15 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs in Committee Room 3, LH2000, at 11.15 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Fhiontraı´ocht agus Mionghno´ thaı´ i Seomra Coiste 4, LH2000, ar 12 mea´n lae. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business in Committee Room 4, LH2000, at 12 noon.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Iompar i Seomra Coiste 1, LH2000, ar 2.30 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport in Committee Room 1, LH2000, at 2.30 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Dhlı´ agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan i Seomra Coiste 2, LH2000, ar 5.15 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights in Committee Room 2, LH2000, at 5.15 p.m.

De´ Ce´adaoin, 2 Iu´il, 2003 Wednesday, 2nd July, 2003 Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Fhiontraı´ocht agus Mionghno´ thaı´ i Seomra Coiste 4, LH2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business in Committee Room 4, LH2000, at 9.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Iompar i Seomra Coiste 1, LH2000, ar 9.30 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport in Committee Room 1, LH2000, at 9.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Choiste um No´ s Imeachta agus Pribhle´idı´ i Seomra 2 (trı´d an bPrı´omh- Halla) , Teach Laighean, ar 12.30 p.m. (prı´obha´ideach). Meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges in Room 2 (off the Main Hall), Leinster House, at 12.30 p.m. (private).

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ So´ isialacha agus Teaghlaigh i Seomra Coiste 4, LH2000, ar 1 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Social and Family Affairs in Committee Room 4, LH2000, at 1 p.m.

P.T.O. 772 Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Airgeadas agus an tSeirbhı´s Phoiblı´ i Seomra Coiste 1, LH2000, ar 2 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service in Committee Room 1, LH2000, at 2 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Chumarsa´id, Muir agus Acmhainnı´ Na´du´ rtha i Seomra Coiste 3, LH2000, ar 2.30 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Committee Room 3, LH2000, at 2.30 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Thalmhaı´ocht agus Bia i Seomra Coiste 4, LH2000, ar 3 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food in Committee Room 4, LH2000, at 3 p.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Iompar i Seomra Coiste 1, LH2000, ar 7 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport in Committee Room 1, LH2000, at 7 p.m.

De´ardaoin, 3 Iu´il, 2003 Thursday, 3rd July, 2003 Cruinniu´ den Choiste um Chuntais Phoiblı´ i Seomra Coiste 1, LH2000, ar 11 a.m. Meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts in Committee Room 1, LH2000, at 11 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Oideachas agus Eolaı´ocht i Seomra Coiste 2, LH2000, ar 11.30 a.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Education and Science in Committee Room 2, LH2000, at 11.30 a.m.

Cruinniu´ den Fhochoiste um Chomhar Forbartha den Chomhchoiste um Ghno´ thaı´ Eachtracha i Seomra Coiste 3, LH2000, ar 12 mea´n lae. Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Development Co-operation of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs in Committee Room 3, LH2000, at 12 noon.

Cruinniu´ den Chomhchoiste um Fhiontraı´ocht agus Mionghno´ thaı´ i Seomra Coiste 4, LH2000, ar 1 p.m. Meeting of the Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business in Committee Room 4, LH2000, at 1 p.m.

BILLI´ DA´ LA SA SEANAD DA´ IL BILLS WITH THE SEANAD An Bille um Choimisiu´ n Thithe an Oireachtais 2002. Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002.

An Bille um Riala´il Tacsaithe 2003. Taxi Regulation Bill 2003.

An Bille um Ghnı´omhaireacht Forbartha don Mhol Digiteach 2002. Digital Hub Development Agency Bill 2002. 773

SCRI´BHINNI´ A LEAGADH FAOI BHRA´ ID NA DA´ LA DOCUMENTS LAID BEFORE THE DA´ IL Reachtu´il: Statutory: 1) An Comhchoiste um Airgeadas agus an 1) Joint Committee on Finance and the tSeirbhı´s Phoiblı´. Tuarasca´il maidir le Public Service. Report on Referral of Tairiscint maidir le Dre´acht-Cho´ d Caigh- Motion re. the Draft Civil Service Code of dea´n agus Iompair na Sta´tseirbhı´se a Standards and Behaviour — (Department Tharchur — (An Roinn Airgeadais). of Finance). (June, 2003). (Meitheamh, 2003). 2) An Ceannasaı´ Paitinnı´, Dearaı´ agus 2) Controller of Patents, Designs and Tra´dmharcanna. Tuarasca´il Bhliantu´il, 2002. Trademarks. Annual Report, 2002. 3) An tOrdu´ fa´n Acht um Pa´ I´osta 3) National Minimum Wage Act 2000 Na´isiu´ nta 2000 (Ra´ta Pa´ I´osta Na´isiu´ nta san (National Minimum Hourly Rate of Pay) Uair) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 250 de 2003). Order 2003 (S.I. No. 250 of 2003). 4) Togra le haghaidh Rialacha´in o´ n 4) Proposal for a Council Regulation on the gComhairle maidir le cabhlaigh iascair- management of fishing fleets registered in eachta ata´ cla´raithe sna re´igiu´ in is faide the outermost regions together with amach a bhainistiu´ mar aon le no´ ta faisne´ise explanatory information note. mı´niu´ cha´in. COM (2003) 175. COM (2003) 175. 5) An Ciste Rialtais A´ itiu´ il. Cuntais, 2000 5) Local Government Fund. Accounts, 2000 agus Tuarasca´il an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas and Comptroller and Auditor General agus Ciste. Report. 6) Na Rialacha´in fa´n Acht um Shaora´il 6) Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Fees) Faisne´ise 1997 (Ta´illı´) 2003. Regulations 2003. 7) Na Rialacha´in fa´n Acht um Shaora´il 7) Freedom of Information Act 1997 Faisne´ise 1997 (Alt 17(6)) 2003. (Section 17(6)) Regulations 2003. 8) Na Rialacha´in fa´n Acht um Shaora´il 8) Freedom of Information Act 1997 Faisne´ise 1997 (Alt 18(5A)) 2003. (Section 18(5A)) Regulations 2003.

Neamhreachtu´il: Non-Statutory: 1) Oifig an Stiu´ rtho´ ra Imscru´ duithe Comh- 1) Office of the Director of Equality ionannais. Athbhreithniu´ Idirghabha´la, 2002. Investigations. Mediation Review, 2002. 2) Oifig an Stiu´ rtho´ ra Imscru´ duithe 2) Office of the Director of Equality Comhionannais. Athbhreithniu´ Dlı´thiu´ il Investigations. Legal Review and Case agus Achoimrı´ Ca´is, 2002. Summaries, 2002. 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´ ) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 257 de 2003). (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 257 of 2003). 4) Oifig an Stiu´ rtho´ ra Imscru´ duithe Comh- 4) Office of the Director of Equality ionannais. Tuarasca´il Bhliantu´ il, 2002. Investigations. Annual Report, 2002. 5) Comhfhreagras a fuair Cle´irigh na Da´la 5) Correspondence received by the Clerks agus an tSeanaid o´ n Cle´ireach na Da´la o´ n of the Da´il and Seanad from Mr. Justice mBreitheamh Feargus M. Flood maidir lena Feargus M. Flood regarding his letter of litir faoina e´irı´ as o´ n mBinse Fiosru´ cha´in resignation from the Tribunal of Inquiry P.T.O. 774 maidir le Cu´ rsaı´ A´ irithe Pleana´la agus into Certain Planning Matters and I´ocaı´ochtaı´. [27 Meitheamh, 2003]. Payments. [27 June, 2003]. 6) Comhfhreagras a fuair Cle´ireach na Da´la 6) Correspondence received by the Clerks agus an tSeanaid o´ n Aire Comhshaoil, of the Da´il and the of Seanad from the Oidhreachta agus Rialtais A´ itiu´ il maidir le Minister for the Environment, Heritage and comhfhreagras le de´anaı´ dar da´ta 24 agus Local Government regarding recent corres- 25 Meitheamh, 2003, idir an tAire agus an pondence dated 24 and 25 June, 2003, Binse Fiosru´ cha´in maidir le Cu´ rsaı´ A´ irithe between the Minister and the Tribunal of Pleana´la agus I´ocaı´ochtaı´. Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments. 7) Comhfhreagras a fuair Cle´ireach na Da´la 7) Correspondence received by the Clerks agus an tSeanaid o´ n gCla´raitheoir don of the Da´il and of the Seanad from the Bhinse Fiosru´ cha´in maidir le Cu´ rsaı´ A´ irithe Registrar to the Tribunal of Inquiry into Pleana´la agus I´ocaı´ochtaı´ a bhaineann le Certain Planning Matters and Payments hIarraidh, dar da´ta 27 Meitheamh, 2003, de regarding a Request, dated 27 June, 2003, bhun alt 1A(1)(B) den Tribunals of Inquiry pursuant to Section 1A(1)(B) of the (Evidence) Act, 1921 (arna leasu´ le hAlt 1 Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act 1921 den Acht um Binsı´ Fiosru´ cha´in (Fianaise) (as amended by Section 1 of the Tribunals (Leasu´ ) (Uimh. 2), 1998), a cuireadh chuig of Inquiry (Evidence) (Amendment) an Ard-Aighne o´ dha´ Chomhalta den (No. 2) Act 1998), sent to the Attorney Bhinse thuasluaite. General from two Members of the above mentioned Tribunal.

Parlaimint na hEorpa: European Parliament: 1) Ru´ no´ Pharlaimint na hEorpa maidir le 1) European Parliament resolution on the hobair Chomhthiono´ l Pharlaiminteach work of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary ACC-AE in 2002 (2002/2018/INI)). Assembly in 2002 (2002/2018/INI)). 2) Ru´ n reachtach o´ Pharlaimint na hEorpa 2) European Parliament legislative maidir leis an togra le haghaidh cinnidh o´ n resolution on the proposal for a Council gComhairle a bhaineann le crı´ochnu´ an decision concerning the conclusion of an Chomhaontaithe ata´ dı´rithe ar an gComh- Agreement aimed at renewing the Agree- aontu´ maidir le comhoibriu´ san eolaı´ocht ment on cooperation in science and tech- agus sa teicneolaı´ocht idir an Comhphobal nology between the European Community Eorpach agus Rialtas Cho´ naidhm na Ru´ ise and the Government of the Russian a athnuachan COM(2003)95 — C5- Federation (COM(2003)95 — C5-0106/2003 0106/2003 — 2003/0041(CNS)). — 2003/0041(CNS)). 3) Ru´ no´ Pharlaimint na hEorpa maidir le 3) European Parliament resolution on the taibheoirı´ closamhairc a chosaint. protection of audio-visual performers. 4) Ru´ no´ Pharlaimint na hEorpa maidir leis 4) European Parliament resolution on the an moladh o´ n gCoimisiu´ n i dtaobh Threoir- Commission recommendation on the Broad lı´nte Leathana Bheartais Eacnamaı´ocha na Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the mBallsta´t agus an Chomhphobail (don Member States and the Community (for the tre´imhse 2003-2005) (COM(2003) 170 — 2003-2005 period) (COM(2003) 170 — C5- C5-0189/2003 — 2003/2074(INI)). 0189/2003 — 2003/2074(INI)).

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