Sargent, TrevorWednesday, 27 April 1994 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Order of Business.
Ba mhaith liomsa chomh maith mo chuid beannachtaí a chur in iúl do mhuintir an Aifric Theas. I am sure there is a great deal of promised legislation to come in South Africa, but I would like to tie in...
I observe history is not only being made in South Africa. Fine Gael is admonishing the Labour Party about its attitude to privatisation, an interesting turn-up for the books.
On long promised legislation, is the Tánaiste or the rotating Taoiseach——
——satisfied that the personnel and expertise are available to ensure the Waste Bill will be published this term as it has been deferred many times?
Is that “perhaps?”
Supplementary Estimates, 1994. - Local Government Bill, 1994; Committee Stage (Resumed).
If the Deputy was here yesterday he would have heard the reason.
How will that be measured?
The Deputy should not be too hard on himself.
Respect for justice.
When I spoke earlier I dealt with the matter of the dual mandate. Deputy Ahern has raised the other matters that are contained in my amendments and I will deal with them now. On the matter of the dual...
Fine Gael has tabled a similar amendment.
That covers a lot.
The Minister has said a great deal but suggests that he might, rather than would, accept the amendment on the dual mandate if he got the support of other Deputies. Not only is the Minister in favour i...
Given that we are part of the European Union we must note how “unsound mind” is interpreted elsewhere and I wonder if there would be even fewer in this chamber if that were to be applied in practice. ...
Deputy Gilmore and I think it is important that we delete paragraphs (m) and (n) and we have tabled an amendment to this effect. The Minister mentioned that these paragraphs deal with the abuse of fun...
On a point of order, if an amendment is withdrawn may it be resubmitted on Report Stage?
I move amendment No. 6: In page 11, subsection (1), line 3, to delete paragraph (k). Amendment agreed to.
Deputy Gilmore is not here. I will withdraw the amendment and resubmit it on Report Stage, if that is in order on the Bill we are discussing.
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Public Relations Services.
On the comprehension deficit, have any lessons been learned from previous experiences of allocating public funds in, for example, referendum campaigns, so as to avoid a repeat of such spending of publ...
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Rezoning Investigation.
Asked the minister: the progress, if any, she has made with the investigation into allegations of bribery associated with land rezoning in County Dublin; and the plans, if any, she has to bring this matter to a conclusio...
I am glad the file in this case remains open, even though there has not been a great deal to report until now. Members of the Garda Síochána share my view that the investigation is unlikely to uncove...
I appreciate the Minister is distinguishing between allegation and evidence. Is she anxious to further this investigation through the means I mentioned or through the Director of Public Prosecutions? ...
Local Government Bill, 1994: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages.
The proposals on the list are not as comprehensive as that read out by you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.
Tacáim ar go leor bealaí leis an méid atá ráite ag an Teachta Molloy. Tá suim faoi leith ag an bpobal sna toghcháin a bheidh ar siúl ar 9 Meitheamh mar gur cuireadh na toghcháin sin siar cheanna féin....
Labróidh mé i mBéarla an uair seo mar is mian liom a bheith anchruinn maidir leis an méid a dúirt mé. Ba iad na coimisinéirí agus na húdaráis eile ar an leibhéal sin a bhi í gceist agam nuair a bhí mé...
The Minister argued that only two years will elapse before commissioners and urban district councillors seek re-election to office. The point seems to have been lost that the cause is the postponement...
I move amendment No. 16: In page 15, subsection (3), line 12, to delete “1998” and substitute “1996”. Question put: “That the figure proposed to be deleted stand”.
I move amendment No. 20: In page 17, subsection (6), line 34, after “fix.” to insert “The local authority will invite submissions from interested parties or members of the public for return within six...
The Minister referred to a “once-off power”. Is he saying the power will cease to be law after it is exercised? How will it come to an end? I am sure he realises the demographic change is always in th...
Is the Minister satisfied that the boundary commission will have sufficent consultation with the public and responsible bodies so as not to necessitate further change?
I move amendment No. 22: In page 19, subsection (1) (a), line 35, to delete “1998” and substitute “1996”. In view of the decision on amendment No. 14 there is not much point in pressing this amendment...
The wording of page 19 of the 1941 Act appears innocent but it uncovers not only a feature of democratic abuse, but an agenda which, unfortunately, will gather momentum. It is evident in problems face...
The Minister has a fresh memory.
I move amendment No. 36:
The Minister did not include the substitution for what I had deleted, which was to consult with the local authorities affected by a proposed amendment or modification, which picks up a theme expressed...
Will the Minister recognise what is actually happening? Proposals are brought into this House under the guise of taking everybody's views on board whereas, in practice, such proposals will already hav...
Is í aidhm an leasaithe maidir le lipéidí cosúil le “Ard-Mhéara” nó “Leas Ard-Mhéara” ná go mbeadh siad sa teanga dhúchais. Tá na teidil seo ar fud na hEorpa i dteanga na tíre ina bhfuil siad. Is aith...
I move amendment No. 43: In page 24, subsection (2) (a), line 1, to delete“, subject to paragraph (b),”. I note from an earlier discussion that paragraph (b) would need to be deleted had we accepted t...
This section deals with the method of election of a cathaoirleach and states that it shall be carried out in accordance with “such arrangements as may be prescribed for that purpose”. Will these be pr...
Whose regulations?
I thought the Minister might say the local authority.
I object to further ministerial involvement in this matter.
On a point of order, earlier I asked if there would be sufficient time to resubmit an amendment to section 6 before Report Stage. I stressed the point that I wanted this information to allow me make a...
Will there be a Report Stage?
I appreciate that but I was given a promise that I would have sufficient time to resubmit the amendment to section 6 (1) (m) and (n) before Report Stage. It was withdrawn on that basis. What course of...
I move amendment No. 79: In page 25, subsection (1), line 36, to delete “by regulations” and substitute “in consultation with the respective local authority or local authorities”. The Minister has sho...
The Minister said that his patience was running out. I am certainly at the end of my tether. As a member of the public I wished to follow the affairs of my own town, but was thrown out of a council me...
I was told that there would be time on Report Stage to discuss a provision relating to section 6. It was on that understanding that I withdrew an amendment.
I have to press this. I was told that we would be able to debate this on Report Stage.
I was promised that this could be discussed on Report Stage.
Suspension of Member.
I regret the House was misled.
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