Seanad Éireann

Order Paper

Déardaoin, 8 Bealtaine, 2003

Thursday, 8th May, 2003

10.30 a.m.

RIAR NA hOIBRE

Order Paper

GNÓ POIBLÍ

Public Business

1. "Go ndéanfar an togra go gceadóidh Seanad Éireann dréacht-Chód Caighdeán agus Iompair na Státseirbhíse, ar leagadh cóipeanna de faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 29 Samhain, 2000, a tharchur chuig an gComhchoiste um Airgeadas agus an tSeirbhís Phoiblí de réir mhír (1) (Seanad) d’Orduithe Tagartha an Choiste sin, agus go ndéanfaidh an Comhchoiste sin, tráth nach déanaí ná an 3 Iúil, 2003, teachtaireacht a chur chuig an Seanad ar an modh a fhorordaítear i mBuan-Ordú 67, agus go mbeidh feidhm dá réir ag Buan-Ordú 69(2). 

 That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the draft Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 29th November, 2000, be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad)of the Orders of Reference of that Committee, which, not later than 3rd July, 2003, shall send a message to the Seanad in the manner prescribed in Standing Order 67, and Standing Order 69(2) shall accordingly apply."

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

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2. Ráitis maidir leis na Caighdeáin Náisiúnta le haghaidh Cúraim Altrama a foilsíodh le déanaí.

Statements on the recently published National Standards for Foster Care.

3. Ráitis maidir le Tuaisceart Éireann.

Statements on Northern Ireland.

4. (l) Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Comhionannas) 2002 - An Tuarascáil.

(a) Official Languages (Equality) Bill 2002 - Report Stage.

5. Bille na gCuideachtaí (Iniúchadh agus Cuntasaíocht) 2003 - An Coiste.

Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003 - Committee.

6. (l)An Bille um an Dlí Coiriúil (Gealtacht) 2002 - An Coiste.

(a)Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 - Committee.

7. An Bille um Cheartas Coiriúil (Ord Poiblí) 2002 [Dáil] - An Dara Céim.

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002 [Dáil] - Second Stage.

8. An Bille um Shaoráil Faisnéise (Leasú) (Uimh. 2) 2003 - Ordú don Dara Céim.

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2003 - Order for Second Stage.

Bille dá ngairtear Acht do leasú an Achta um Shaoráil Faisnéise 1997 agus do dhéanamh socrú i dtaobh nithe gaolmhara.

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Freedom of Information Act 1997 and to provide for related matters.

 - Senator Brendan Ryan

9. An Bille um Cheartas Coiriúil (Foirne Comhpháirteacha um Imscrúdú) 2003

- Ordú don Dara Céim.

Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003 - Order for Second Stage.

Bille dá ngairtear Acht do dhéanamh socrú maidir le cur chun feidhme chreat-chinneadh an 13 Meitheamh 2002 ó Chomhairle an Aontais Eorpaigh maidir le foirne comh-imscrúdaithe, chun na críche sin do leasú an Achta um Cheartas Coiriúil 1994, Acht an Gharda Síochána 1989 agus d'aisghairm alt 5 den Acht um Europol 1997, agus do dhéanamh socrú i dtaobh nithe gaolmhara.

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the implementation of the framework decision of 13 June 2002 of the Council of the European Union on joint investigation teams, for that purpose to amend the Criminal Justice Act 1994, the Garda Síochána Act 1989 and repeal section 5 of the Europol Act 1997, and to provide for related matters.

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

10. An Bille um Chosaint Mháithreachais (Leasú) 2003 - Ordú don Dara Céim.

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 - Order for Second Stage.

 Bille dá ngairtear Acht do leasú agus do leathnú an Achta um Chosaint Mháithreachais 1994 agus do dhéanamh socrú I dtaobh nithe gaolmhara.

Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Maternity Protection Act 1994 and to provide for related matters.

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

11. An Bille um Íocaíochtaí Iomarcaíochta 2003- Ordú don Dara Céim.

Redundancy Payments Bill 2003 - Order for Second Stage.

Bille dá ngairtear Acht do leasú agus do leathnú an Achta um Íocaíochtaí Iomarcaíochta 1967, do leasú an Achta um Íocaíochtaí Iomarcaíochta 1971, an Achta um Chosaint Fostaithe (Dócmhainneacht Fostóirí) 1984, an Achta Leasa Shóisialaigh (Comhdhlúthú) 1993 agus an Achta um Chomhionannas Fostaíochta 1998 agus do dhéanamh socrú i dtaobh nithe gaolmhara

Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Redundancy Payments Act 1967, to amend the Redundancy Payments Act 1971, the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) Act 1984, the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1993 and the Employment Equality Act 1998 and to provide for related matters

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

12. Ráitis maidir leis an leibhéal ard óil alcóil ag daoine óga. (atógáil)

Statements on the high level of alcohol consumption by young people. (resumed)

13. Ráitis maidir le Beartas agus Gníomhartha Forbartha Tuaithe ag tagairt go háirithe d’fhadhb mheath an daonra. (atógáil)

Statements on Rural Development Policy and Actions with particular reference to the problem of population decline. (resumed)

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Tairiscintí: Motions:

14. "Go gceadaíonn Seanad Éireann na Rialacháin seo a leanas ina ndréacht:

Na Rialacháin fán Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise 1997 (Cúlghairmeacha Ilghnéitheacha) 2003

ar leagadh cóipeanna díobh ina ndréacht faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 16 Aibreán 2003.

That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:

Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Miscellaneous Revocations) Regulations 2003

copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 16th April 2003."

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

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15. "Go gceadaíonn Seanad Éireann dréacht-Chód Caighdeán agus Iompair na Státseirbhíse, ar leagadh cóipeanna de faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 29 Samhain, 2000.

That Seanad Éireann approves the draft Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 29th November, 2000."

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

16. Tairiscintí nach ón Rialtas.

Non-Government Motions.

1. "That Seanad Éireann urges the Government to provide adequate occupational and speech therapies on an ongoing basis for children with autism, tailored to their individual needs."

- Senators Shane Ross, David Norris, Mary Henry, Joe O'Toole, Feargal Quinn.

[12 September, 2002]

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2. "That Seanad Éireann expresses its concern at the recent dismissal of the Principal Teacher of an interdenominational Gaelscoil in Dunboyne, Co. Meath and, in order to develop a viable and comprehensive policy, calls on the Minister for Education and Science to establish immediately a Forum on Interdenominational Education, representative of the Education partners and appropriate Church Authorities; and requests the reinstatement of the Principal until such time as the Report of the Forum is considered."

- Senators Joe O'Toole, Shane Ross, David Norris, Mary Henry.

[9 October, 2002]

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3. "That Seanad Éireann deplores-

(a) the failure by the Minister for Finance to make public before the May General Election the true state of the public finances as subsequently outlined in last June's memo from the Minister for Finance to his fellow Government Ministers.

(b) the gross failure by the Minister for Finance in his December 2001 Budget Statement to accurately assess the now projected Budget Deficit and

(c) calls on the Minister for Finance to come before the Seanad for a full debate on the consequence of the current economic crisis and to introduce a Fiscal Responsibility Bill."

- Senators Jim Higgins, Ulick Burke, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Brian Hayes, Joe McHugh, John Phelan, Sheila Terry.

[9 October, 2002]

4. "In view of the fact that Argentina is experiencing its worst economic crisis and, remembering how our emigrants were welcomed in Argentina during the 19th century, Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to make some arrangement to allow members of the Irish-Argentine community to live and work in Ireland which they have been excluded from doing under the terms and provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Acts of 1956 and 1986."

- Senators Joe O'Toole, David Norris, Shane Ross, Mary Henry, Feargal Quinn.

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5. "That Seanad Éireann:

- recognises the crisis in the provision of insurance cover in Ireland and the consequent job losses,

- notes the report of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board (MIAB) published in April, 2002,

- expresses alarm at high insurance costs and the imposition that they impose on business, young drivers and consumers generally,

- expresses concern at the lack of competition in the insurance sector,

- notes the role of high legal costs in the high level of insurance costs,

- recognises an unacceptable level of insurance fraud in Ireland;

condemns the Government for its failure to tackle the crisis and in particular the complete inadequacy of the measures taken to date and calls on the Government to

- immediately implement the outstanding recommendations of the MIAB Report,

refer the MIAB Report to an appropriate Oireachtas Committee to carry out an investigation into the findings of the MIAB and to take submissions from interested parties,

- introduce measures to facilitate greater competition in the insurance market in Ireland,

- introduce measures to reduce legal costs in Ireland, and

- introduce reforms to the system of civil litigation in Ireland."

- Senators Paul Coghlan, Brian Hayes, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Phelan, Sheila Terry.

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6. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to set up a Joint Committee of the Oireachtas to investigate the activities of auctioneers."

- Senators Shane Ross, David Norris, Joe O'Toole, Mary Henry.

[10 October, 2002]

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7. "That Seanad Éireann demands that the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, outlines to the House specific actions, if any, he is proposing to take in respect of:

(a) reversing the trends of rural depopulation,

(b) providing funding for the provision of essential services in rural Ireland,

(c) planning to roll out a modern communication infrastructure, and

(d) initiatives to increase employment, specifically cottage industry projects in areas where he has direct Ministerial responsibility."

- Senators Joe McHugh, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Noel Coonan, Paul Coghlan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Brian Hayes, Jim Higgins, John Phelan, Sheila Terry.

8. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform:

- to explain how cutbacks in relation to training will impact on the provision of new Garda recruits;

- to outline how he proposes to increase the Garda Force by 2,000 to 14,000 by 2007 when an increasing number of Gardaí retire each year and an increasing number of senior and mid-ranking Gardaí are taking early retirement; and

- to provide an option for Gardaí to defer their retirement to at least 60 years of age."

- Senators Sheila Terry, Brian Hayes, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Noel Coonan, Paul Coghlan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Phelan.

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9. "That Seanad Éireann notes the improved voter turnout at the most recent Referendum on the Nice Treaty; and calls on the Government to designate all future elections and referenda to take place on Saturday, as a day in the week which provides the electorate with the best possible opportunity to vote and thereby participate in the democratic process."

- Senators Brian Hayes, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke,Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Phelan, Sheila Terry.

10. "That Seanad Éireann urgently desires and requests that all paramilitary organisations North and South, Orange and Green, Loyalist and Republican should forthwith disarm, disband and publicly confirm this action."

- Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Joe O’Toole, Mary Henry.

11. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Environment and Local Government to guarantee that a minimum standard of service applies to all local authorities."

- Senators James Bannon, Brian Hayes, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Phelan, Sheila Terry.

12. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Transport to take immediate action to:-

improve the safety of the rail network,

increase the physical capacity of the railway,

improve the quality, speed and reliability of the rail network, and

extend regional public transport bus service."

- Senators James Bannon, Brian Hayes, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Phelan, Sheila Terry.

13. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Transport to indicate the reason the level of the roadway has not been reduced to accommodate the trucks currently using the M1 and the M50 to access the Dublin Port Tunnel."

- Senators Tom Morrissey, John Dardis, Kate Walsh, John Minihan.

14. "That Seanad Éireann in the light of the many positive resolutions on Tibet already passed in various fora including

- the European Parliament resolutions regarding Tibet dated October 14, 1987, March 15, 1989, September 15, 1993, May 17, 1995, July 13, 1995, April 18, 1996, May 23, 1996, May 13, 1997, January 16,1998, May 13, 1998, July 6, 2000, April 11, 2002;

- the resolutions regarding fundamental rights violations in Tibet adopted by the German Bundestag (October 15, 1987, June 20, 1996 and April 18,2002), adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian House of Representatives (April 12, 1989), by the Belgian House of Representatives (June 20, 1990), adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Irish Parliament (July 21, 1998);

- the resolution adopted on August 23, 1991 by the United Nations sub-Committee for the prevention of discrimination and protection of the rights of minorities;

- the resolutions adopted by the United States Government, by the Australian Senate and House of Representatives and by the Czech Parliament;

- the Constituent Act of the ‘Association of Italian Communities, provinces and Regions’ an organisation which many local organizations have joined; and

Bearing in mind

- the tragic historical events experienced since 1949 by the Tibetan people;

- the United Nations resolution n. 1353 of the year 1959, and n. 1723 of the year 1961 and n. 2079 of the year 1965; co-sponsored by Ireland,

- the ‘agreement consisting of 17 points’ signed in Beijing by the Tibetan authorities, which guaranteed full autonomy for Tibet and, particularly, the acknowledgement of its political system and the full respect of religious freedom; and

- the repeated attempts to give new force to the dialogue with Beijing authorities made by the Dalai Lama with the ‘five point program’, presented before the American Parliament in 1987, and with the ‘Strasbourg proposal’, presented before the European Parliament in 1988;

- the recent execution without a fair trial or legal representative of Lobsang Dhondrup in Sichuan despite protest from the E.U.;

Commends the position of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in exile as far as it concerns the realization of an autonomous government for Tibet as a moderate position encouraging dialogue and negotiations;

Shares its profound concern for the serious damage already done to the Tibetan environment, traditions, culture and the Tibetan religion, and for the deterioration of the situation regarding human rights in Tibet;

Commends the recent contacts commenced between the Chinese government and the Tibetan Government in exile;

Expresses the hope that these will become, as soon as possible, true direct negotiations between the Chinese government and the Tibetan Government in exile with the aim of defining a new statute which guarantees full autonomy for Tibet;

Adopts as its own

- The European Parliament resolutions dated July 6,2000 and April 11, 2002, and

Requests the Government

- to adopt among the aforesaid European Parliament resolutions, all possible initiatives regarding the People's Republic of China, so that, by way of dialogue, conditions be created for the realization of a new statute for Tibet, which will guarantee full autonomy for the Tibetan people in all sectors of political, economic and cultural life, with the exception of foreign affairs and defence;

- to call upon the Chinese government to acknowledge and fully respect the fundamental political, social and cultural rights of religious, ethnic and other minorities, and also their cultural specificity including religious freedom;

- to aid, in accordance with the other European Union members, the dialogue between the Beijing authorities and the Dalai Lama the Tibetan Government in exile; and

- to work within the European Commission so as to designate an observer from the European Union concerning the Tibetan issue."

- Senators David Norris, Joe O’Toole.

15. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to extend the terms of reference of the Morris Tribunal in order to include the performances of the former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the former Attorney General, the Garda Commissioner and the State Solicitor for County Donegal in relation to their handling of alleged Garda misconduct in County Donegal."

- Senators Jim Higgins, Brian Hayes, James Bannon, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Joe McHugh, John Phelan, Sheila Terry.

16. "That Seanad Éireann requests the Minister for Health and Children in conjunction with the Minister for Finance to create a mechanism whereby medical research in Ireland can receive substantial support from lottery funding."

- Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Feargal Quinn, Mary Henry, Joe O’Toole.

17. "That Seanad Éireann requests the Minister for Foreign Affairs to explain the situation apparently obtaining at Shannon Airport under which (without the authority or approval of either House of the Oireachtas) American military aircraft are permitted to land and refuel in transit to the Gulf as part of the build up for military operations against Iraq, and under which circumstances Irish citizens have been detained by security personnel for taking photographs at the perimeter of the airport."

[27 November 2002]

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18. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to end the practice of making political appointments to semi-state bodies."

- Senators Shane Ross, David Norris, Mary Henry, Joe O’Toole.

[ 3 December 2002]

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19. "That Seanad Éireann endorses The European Convention – Ireland’s participation in Europe."

[17 December, 2002]

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20. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to investigate licensing practices of the District Court System and of the Planning Authority whereby licence applications for disreputable pubs, gambling arcades, lap dancing clubs and off licence outlets are routinely granted on a rubber stamp basis to the detriment of society in general."

- Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Fergal Quinn, Mary Henry.

[17 December 2002]

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21. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Transport to outline the reason Irish Rail are spending hundreds of thousands of Euro per year to transport train drivers between Dublin and Longford."

- Senators James Bannon, Brian Hayes, Paul Bradford, Fergal Browne, Paddy Burke, Ulick Burke, Paul Coghlan, Noel Coonan, Maurice Cummins, Frank Feighan, Michael Finucane, Jim Higgins, Joe McHugh, John Phelan, Sheila Terry.

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22. "That Seanad Éireann calls upon the Minister for Foreign Affairs to come into the House to explain the situation relating to the use of Shannon Airport by American military and flight personnel."

- Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Joe O’Toole.

[29 January 2003]

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23. "That Seanad Éireann, acknowledging that responsibility for the administration and development of the game of rugby in Ireland rests with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), encourages the IRFU to continue to support the development of professional rugby in Connacht; and calls upon the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism to meet with the IRFU to discuss the situation."

[28 January 2003]

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24. "That Seanad Éireann expresses its thanks and appreciation to the Information Commissioner for bringing to the attention of the Houses of the Oireachtas vital information regarding the operation of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 and affirms his statutory entitlement to make such report."

[13 March 2003]

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25. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D., to clarify the Government’s position concerning the war on Iraq and the use of Irish airspace and refueling facilities."

[20 March 2003]

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26. "That Seanad Éireann condemns the Minister for Agriculture and Food for reducing the funding to Teagasc which has resulted in the closure of many offices around the country and undermines a valuable service to rural Ireland."

27. "That Seanad Éireann condemns the use by the invading US and UK forces in Iraq of cluster bombs and depleted uranium shells."

28. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the United States and the United Kingdom Governments presently in occupation of the State of Iraq to honour their obligations as occupiers under the Geneva Convention and also -

(1) Allow United Nations Arms Inspectors to be invited back to complete their work of inspection and to verify any alleged discoveries of weapons of mass destruction as soon as the military situation is sufficiently stable;

(2) Provide appropriate medical aid to alleviate the suffering of the people and the protection of all medical, educational and cultural facilities and sites;

(3) Provide provision of a clean water supply; and

(4) Provide for the facilitation and protection of the international agencies in distributing humanitarian aid. "

- Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Joe O'Toole, Mary Henry, Fergal Quinn.

29. "That Seanad Eireann calls on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to ensure that the United States and the United Kingdom Governments meet their absolute moral obligation to provide the finest medical care and rehabilitative treatment for all the civilian casualties of their recent war in Iraq as a matter of the greatest urgency."

- Senators David Norris, Shane Ross, Feargal Quinn, Joe O'Toole, Mary Henry

17. An Seanad a chur ar athló.

Adjournment of the Seanad.

BILLÍ SEANAID SA DÁILBILLÍ SEANAID SA DÁIL

Seanad Bills with the Dáil

An Bille um Airm Núicléacha a Imshrianadh 2000.

Containment of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2000.

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An Bille um Dhumpáil ar Farraige (Leasú) 2000.

Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2000.

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An Bille um Dhlí na Farraige (Píoráideacht a Chur faoi Chois) 2001.

Law of the Sea (Repression of Piracy) Bill 2001.

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An Bille um Ghníomhaireacht Forbartha don Mhol Digiteach 2002.

Digital Hub Development Agency Bill 2002.

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An Bille Iascaigh (Leasú) 2002.

Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2002.

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An Bille Inimirce 2002.

Immigration Bill 2002.

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An Bille um Fhorbairt Tionscail (Fondúireacht Eolaíochta Éireann) 2002.

Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002.

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Bille na Radharcmheastóirí (Leasú) 2002.

Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002.

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An Bille Rialtais Áitiúil 2003.

Local Government Bill 2003.

An Bille um Chaomhnú an Chomhshaoil 2003.

Protection of the Environment Bill 2003.

Bille an Gharda Síochána (Comhar Póilíneachta) 2003

Garda Síochána (Police Co-operation) Bill 2003

MEMORANDA

Déardaoin, 8 Bealtaine, 2003

Thursday, 8th May, 2003

Cruinniú den Fhochoiste um Iniúchadh Eorpach i Seomra Coiste 4, LH 2000 ar 9.30 a.m.

Meeting of the Sub-Committee on European Scrutiny in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m.

Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Oideachas agus Eolaíocht 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.

Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Ghnóthaí Eachtracha, an Fochoiste um Chomhar Forbartha i Seomra Coiste 3, LH2000, ar 12.00 p.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sub-Committee on Development Co-Operation in Committee Room 3, LH2000, at 12.00 p.m.

Dé hAoine, 9 Bealtaine, 2003

Friday, 9th May, 2003

Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Ghnóthaí Eorpacha i Seomra Coiste 4, LH 2000 ar 11.00 a.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Affairs in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 11.00 a.m.

Dé Céadaoin, 14 Bealtaine, 2003

Wednesday, 14th May, 2003

Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Chomhshaol agus Rialtas Áitiúil i Seomra Coiste 3, LH 2000, ar 4.15 p.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government in Committee Room 3, LH 2000, at 4.15 p.m.

1) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach 2003/188/CFSP ón gComhairle an 17 Márta, 2003 lena leasaítear Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach 2002/210/CFSP maidir le Misean Póilíneachta an Aontais Eorpaigh mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

2) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach 2003/141/CFSP ón gComhairle an 27 Feabhra, 2003 lena leasaítear Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach 2002/210/CFSP maidir le Misean Póilíneachta an Aontais Eorpaigh mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

3) Comhsheasamh 2003/140/CFSP ón gComhairle an 27 Feabhra, 2003 maidir le heisceachtaí ó na bearta sriantacha arna bhforchur le Comhsheasamh 2002/402/CFSP mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

4) Comhsheasamh 2003/115/CFSP ón gComhairle an 18 Feabhra, 2003 lena leasaítear agus lena leathnaítear Comhsheasamh 2002/145/CFSP maidir le bearta sriantacha i gcoinne na Siombáibe mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

5) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach 2003/92/CFSP ón gComhairle an 27 Eanáir, 2003 maidir le hoibríocht mhíleata an Aontais Eorpaigh in iar_Phoblacht Iúgslavach na Macadóine mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

6) Comhsheasamh ón gComhairle an 19 Nollaig, 2002 maidir le toirmeasc ar dhiamaint gharbha a allmhairiú ó Shiarra Leon (2002/992/CFSP) mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

7) Togra le haghaidh Rialacháin ón gComhairle maidir le diamaint gharbha a allmhairiú isteach sa Chomhphobal ó Shiarra Leon mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

COM (2002) 753.

8) Comhsheasamh ón gComhairle an 19 Nollaig, 2002 lena bhforceanntar bearta sriantacha in aghaidh an Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) agus lena n-aisghairtear Comhsheasamh 97/759/CFSP agus Comhsheasamh 98/425/CFSP mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

(2002/991/CFSP).

9) Comhsheasamh ón gComhairle an 12 Nollaig, 2002 lena n-uasdátaítear Comhsheasamh 2001/931/CFSP maidir le cur chun feidhme beart sonrach chun sceimhlitheoireacht a chomhrac agus lena n-aisghairtear Comhsheasamh 2002/847/CFSP mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

(2002/976/CFSP).

10) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach ón gComhairle an 10 Nollaig, 2002 lena leasaítear agus lena leathnaítear sainordú Ionadaí Speisialta an Aontais Eorpaigh chun gníomhú mar Chomhordaitheoir Speisialta ar an gComhaontú Cobhsaíochta le haghaidh Oirdheisceart na hEorpa mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin. (2002/964/CFSP).

11) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach ón gComhairle an 10 Nollaig, 2002 lena leasaítear agus lena leathnaítear sainordú Ionadaí Speisialta an Aontais Eorpaigh in iar-Phoblacht Iúgslavach na Macadóine mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin. (2002/963/CFSP).

12) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach ón gComhairle an 10 Nollaig, 2002 lena leasaítear agus lena leathnaítear sainordú Ionadaí Speisialta an Aontais Eorpaigh san Afganastáin mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin. (2002/961/CFSP).

13) Comhsheasamh ón gComhairle an 10 Nollaig, 2002 maidir le bearta sriantacha in aghaidh na Somáile mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin. (2002/960/CFSP).

14) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach ón gComhairle an 10 Nollaig, 2002 lena leasaítear agus lena leathnaítear sainordú Ionadaí Speisialta an Aontais Eorpaigh le haghaidh phróiseas síochána an Mheán-Oirthir mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin. (2002/965/CFSP).

15) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach ón gComhairle an 10 Nollaig, 2002 lena leasaítear agus lena leathnaítear sainordú Ionadaí Speisialta an Aontais Eorpaigh le haghaidh Réigiún Mór-Lochanna na hAfraice mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

16) Gníomhaíocht Chomhpháirteach ón gComhairle an 25 Samhain, 2002 lena leathnaítear sainordú Mhisean Monatóireachta an Aontais Eorpaigh mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

17) Comhsheasamh ón gComhairle an 28 Deireadh Fómhair, 2002 lena ndéantar Comhsheasamh 2001/931/CFSP a uasdhátú maidir le bearta sonracha a chur chun feidhme d’fhonn an sceimhlitheoireacht a chomhrac agus lena n_aisghairtear Comhsheasamh 2002/462/CFSP mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin.

18) Ráitis Síntiús Bhliantúla/Dearbhuithe Reachtúla Bliantúla i leith 2002 ó chomhaltaí de Thithe an Oireachtais agus ionadaithe i bParlaimint na hEorpa de bhun ailt 24(1)(a) agus 24(3) den Acht Toghcháin 1997.

19) Ráitis Síntiús/Dearbhuithe Reachtúla arna soláthar ag Alan G. Graham, Uas., agus Riobard Ó Maoildhia, Uas., i leith 2002 de bhun ailt 24(1A)(a) agus 24(3) den Acht Toghcháin 1997 (arna leasú le hailt 6(b) agus 6(c) den Acht Toghcháin (Leasú), 1998).

20) Forfás: Caiteachas Stáit ar Eolaíocht agus Teicneolaíocht, 2001. Imleabhar 2 – An Ghné Thaighde agus Forbartha den Bhuiséad Eolaíochta agus Teicneolaíochta.

21) Tuarascáil ón gCoimisiún Reifrinn ar an Reifreann ar an mBille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002.

22) An Scéim Aoisliúntas Ombudsman (Leasú) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 167 de 2003).

23) An tOrdú um an tSeirbhís Idirghabhála Teaghlaigh (Riarachán Roinne agus Feidhmeanna Aire a Aistriú) 2003.

24) An tOrdú fán Acht um Ghalair Ainmhithe, 1966 (Rialú ar Vacsaíní Ainmhithe agus Éanlaithe Clóis) (Leasú), 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 159 de 2003).

25) Forfás: Caiteachas Stáit ar Eolaíocht agus Teicneolaíocht, 2001. Imleabhar a hAon - ‘An Buiséad Iomlán Eolaíochta agus Teicneolaíochta’.

26) An tOrdú um Mí-Úsáid Drugaí (Substaintí Sceidealta) (Díolúine) (Leasú) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 169 de 2003).

27) Na Rialacháin um Acht na Seamlas 1988 (Scrúdú Tréidliachta) (Leasú) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 153 de 2003).

28) An tOrdú fán Acht um Cheartas Coiriúil 1994 (Alt 46(1)) 2003.

29) An tOrdú fán Acht um Cheartas Coiriúil 1994 (Alt 47(1)) 2003.

30) An tOrdú fán Acht um Cheartas Coiriúil 1994 (Alt 55(1)) 2003.

31) Na Rialacháin um an Scéim Chlibeála Bradán Fiáin agus Breac Geal Fiáin 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 174 de 2003).

32) An Roinn Airgeadais. Ráiteas Straitéise, 2003 - 2005.

1) Dul chun Cinn a Chothú - Téacs Comhaontaithe faoi Thalmhaíocht

1) Council Joint Action 2003/188/CFSP of 17 March, 2003 amending Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission together with explanatory information note.

2) Council Joint Action 2003/141/CFSP of 27 February, 2003 amending Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission together with explanatory information note.

3) Council Common Position 2003/140/CFSP of 27 February, 2003 concerning exceptions to the restrictive measures imposed by Common Position 2002/402/CFSP together with explanatory information note.

4) Council Common Position 2003/115/CFSP of 18 February, 2003 amending and extending Common Position 2002/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe together with explanatory information note.

5) Council Joint Action 2003/92/CFSP of 27 January, 2003 on the European Union military operation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia together with explanatory information note.

6) Council Common Position of 19 December, 2002 concerning a prohibition on imports of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone (2002/992/CFSP) together with explanatory information note.

7) Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning the importation into the Community of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone together with explanatory information note.

COM (2002) 753.

8) Council Common Position of 19 December, 2002 lifting restrictive measures against Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) and repealing Common Positions 97/759/CFSP and 98/425/CFSP together with explanatory information note.

(2002/991/CFSP).

9) Council Common Position of 12 December, 2002 updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Common Position 2002/847/CFSP together with explanatory information note.

(2002/976/CFSP).

10) Council Joint Action of 10 December, 2002 amending and extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union to Act as a Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe together with explanatory information note.

11) Council Joint Action of 10 December, 2002 amending and extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia together with explanatory information note. (2002/963/CFSP).

12) Council Joint Action of 10 December, 2002 amending and extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union in Afghanistan together with explanatory information note. (2002/961/CFSP).

13) Council Common Position of 10 December, 2002 concerning restrictive measures against Somalia together with explanatory information note.

(2002/960/CFSP).

14) Council Joint Action of 10 December, 2002 amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process together with explanatory information note.

(2002/965/CFSP).

15) Council Joint Action of 10 December, 2002 amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region together with explanatory information note.

(2002/962/CFSP).

16) Council Joint Action of 25 November, 2002 extending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission together with explanatory information note. (2002/921/CFSP).

17) Council Common Position of 28 October, 2002 updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Common Position 2002/462/CFSP together with explanatory information note. (2002/847/CFSP).

18) Annual Donation Statements/Statutory Declarations in respect of 2002 from members of the Houses of the Oireachtas and representatives in the European Parliament pursuant to sections 24(1)(a) and 24(3) of the Electoral Act, 1997.

19) Donation Statements/Statutory Declarations furnished by Mr. Alan G. Graham and Mr Robert Molloy in respect of 2002 pursuant to sections 24(1A)(a) and 24(3) of the Electoral Act 1997 (as amended by sections 6(b) and 6(c) of the Electoral (Amendent) Act 1998).

20) Forfás: State Expenditure on Science and Technology, 2001. Volume 2 – The Research and Development Element of the Science and Technology Budget.

21) Report of the Referendum Commission on the Referendum on the Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2002.

22) Ombudsman Superannuation (Amendment) Scheme 2003 (S.I. No. 167 of 2003).

23) Family Mediation Service (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2003.

24) Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Control on Animal and Poultry Vaccines) (Amendment) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 159 of 2003).

25) Forfás: State Expenditure on Science and Technology, 2001. Volume One - ‘The Total Science and Technology Budget’

26) Misuse of Drugs (Scheduled Substances) (Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2003 (S.I. No.169 of 2003).

27) Abattoirs Act 1988 (Veterinary Examination) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 153 of 2003).

28) Criminal Justice Act 1994 (Section 46 (1)) Order 2003.

29) Criminal Justice Act 1994 (Section 47(1)) Order 2003.

30) Criminal Justice Act 1994 (Section 55(1)) Order 2003.

31) Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 174 of 2003).

32) Department of Finance. Statement of Strategy, 2003 - 2005.

1) Sustaining Progress – Agreed Agriculture Text.