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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: I now propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: I will leave it because it is irrelevant now.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Paddy McHugh: I seek the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent attention, namely, the failure of the Western Health Board to expend the funding available to it in the years 2002 and 2003 with the result that it ends up with a surplus of €15 million; this surplus is at a time when an improvement in...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Séamus Healy: I seek the Adjournment of the Dáil to discuss a matter of urgent public importance, namely, the announcement of 66 job losses at Sram Ireland in Carrick-on-Suir, giving a live register figure of 1,000 in a town of 5,000 people; the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to announce the prioritisation of Carrick-on-Suir for job creation and investment; the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Arthur Morgan: I seek leave to move the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following important matter of public interest, namely, the necessity for Ministers to answer questions from Members of the House fully; the necessity to ensure that a proper effort is made to reply to all questions honestly and comprehensively, avoiding errors and attempts to evade or misinform in their...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Tom Hayes: I seek leave to move the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Harney, to address the growing concerns about future job losses in County Tipperary, at Sram Ireland in Carrick-on-Suir, and a further 50 jobs at Continental Promotions in Tipperary...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Joe Higgins: A Cheann Comhairle, you acceded to our request under Standing Order 31 even though you did not give us enough time to question the Taoiseach.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Paudge Connolly: I seek leave to move the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent concern, namely, the ongoing situation at Cavan General Hospital where it was found necessary to cancel day surgery yesterday morning; the continuing failure of the North Eastern Health Board executive to address the problems at Cavan General Hospital; the likelihood of constant...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (10 Feb 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: Having considered the matters raised, they are not in order under Standing Order 31.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Bertie Ahern: The Order of Business today shall be No. 14, motion re appointment of An Coimisinéir Teanga; No. 18, Civil Registration Bill 2003 — Order for Report and Report and Final Stages; and No. 1, Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. tonight and business shall...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: There are four proposals to be put to the House. Is the proposal for the late sitting agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 14, motion re appointment of an Coimisinéir Teanga, without debate agreed?

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: No.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: With regard to an Coimisinéir Teanga, is this a Civil Service Commission or a ministerial appointment?

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Bertie Ahern: The commissioner is appointed by the Government.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: I cannot agree to this being taken without statements on the matter. This is similar to the appointment of the Ombudsman in which case there was an opportunity to mark the appointment and to give some political response — a welcome in the case of the Green Party. This appointment is being overlooked and in that sense undervalued, and it is important we redress that perception. Perhaps it...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas agus dea-ghuí a ghabháil leis an gCoimisinéir Teanga, Seán Ó Cuirreáin, as an bpost nua seo a líonadh. Is post mór é and it is a very welcome development that the proposal to make this appointment is before the House. I have just expressed congratulations and good wishes to Seán Ó Cuirreáin on his appointment as an Coimisinéir Teanga. It is an...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Bertie Ahern: While I am not against the point, we need to take the motion today. However, we have already agreed to hold a special debate in Irish during seachtain na Gaeilge in a few weeks, at which this can be discussed. It might be best to debate it at that stage.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: Is that agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 18, conclusion of Report and Final Stages of the Civil Registration Bill 2003, agreed?