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Dé Céadaoin, 19 Samhain, 2003

Wednesday, 19th November, 2003

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SEANAD ÉIREANN

Dé Céadaoin 19 Samhain, 2003

Wednesday,19th November, 2003

10.30 a.m.

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GNÓ POIBLÍ

Public Business

 

Tairiscintí:

Motions:

 

1. "Go gceadaíonn Seanad Éireann an Stát d’fheidhmiú an roghnaithe arna chur ar fáil le hAirteagal 3 den cheathrú Prótacal atá leagtha amach i gConradh Amstardam, fógra a thabhairt d’Uachtarán na Comhairle gur mian leis a bheith páirteach i nglacadh agus i bhfeidhmiú an bhirt bheartaithe seo a leanas: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure:
tionscnamh ó Phoblacht na hIodáile d’fhonn Cinneadh ón gComhairle a ghlacadh maidir le comh-eitiltí a eagrú chun náisiúnaigh de chuid tríú tír atá i láthair go neamhdhleathach i gcríocha dhá Bhallstát nó níos mó a aistriú, an initiative of the Italian Republic with a view to adopting a Council Decision on the organisation of the joint flights for removals of third-country nationals illegally present in the territory of two or more Member States,
ar beart beartaithe é ar leagadh cóip de faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 6 Deireadh Fómhair, 2003." a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 6th October, 2003."

 

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

 

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2. "Go gceadaíonn Seanad Éireann an Stát d’fheidhmiú an roghnaithe, arna chur ar fáil le hAirteagal 3 den cheathrú Prótacal atá leagtha amach i gConradh Amstardam, fógra a thabhairt d’Uachtarán na Comhairle gur mian leis a bheith páirteach i nglacadh agus i bhfeidhmiú an bhirt bheartaithe seo a leanas:

That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure:

tionscnamh ó Phoblacht na hIodáile d’fhonn Treoir ón gComhairle a ghlacadh maidir le cúnamh i gcásanna idirthurais trí chríoch Ballstáit amháin nó níos mó i gcomhthéacs orduithe aistrithe ag Ballstáit i gcoinne náisiúnach de chuid tríú tír,

an initiative of the Italian Republic with a view to adopting a Council Directive on assistance in cases of transit through the territory of one or more Member States in the context of removal orders by Member States against third-country nationals,

ar beart beartaithe é ar leagadh cóip de faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 6 Deireadh Fómhair, 2003.

a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 6th October, 2003."

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

 

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3. "Go ndéanfar an togra go gceadaíonn Seanad Éireann an Stát d’fheidhmiú an roghnaithe nó na rogha arna gcur ar fáil le hAirteagal 1.11 de Chonradh Amstardam a bheith páirteach i nglacadh na mbeart beartaithe seo a leanas: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measures:
togra le haghaidh Creat-Chinnidh ón gComhairle maidir le prionsabal an aitheantais fhrithpháirtigh a fheidhmiú i dtaobh pionós airgeadais, a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to financial penalties,
ar beart beartaithe é ar leagadh cóip de faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 23 Meán Fómhair, 2003, agus a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 23rd September, 2003, and
togra le haghaidh Creat-Chinnidh ón gComhairle maidir le Fáltais, Ionstraimeachtaí agus Maoin a Bhaineann le Coireacht a Choigistiú, a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on Confiscation of Crime Related Proceeds, Instrumentalities and Property,
ar beart beartaithe é ar leagadh cóip de faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 12 Bealtaine, 2003, a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 12th May, 2003,
a tharchur chuig an gComhchoiste um Dhlí agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan, de réir mhír (2) d’Orduithe Tagartha an Choiste sin, agus go ndéanfaidh an Coiste sin, tráth nach déanaí ná an 9 Nollaig, 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). be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with paragraph (2) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee, which, not later than 9th December, 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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4. Ráitis maidir leis an Tuarascáil ón nGrúpa um Beartas Turasóireachta.

Statements on the Report of the Tourism Policy Review Group.

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5. Ráitis maidir le Taighde Gaschille.

Statements on Stem Cell Research.

 

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6. An Bille um Bord Measúnaithe Díobhálacha Pearsanta 2003 – Ordú don Dara Céim.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003 – Order for Second Stage.

 

Bille dá ngairtear Acht dá chumasú, i gcúinsí áirithe, measúnuithe a dhéanamh, agus gan gá a bheith ann imeachtaí dlí a thionscnamh chuige sin, ar chúiteamh i leith díobhálacha pearsanta (nó díobhálacha den sórt sin agus damáiste do mhaoin araon), sna cúinsí sin do thoirmeasc, ar mhaithe le leas an phobail, imeachtaí dlí a thionscnamh mura rud é go gcinnfidh aon duine de na páirtithe lena mbaineann gan glacadh leis an measúnú ar leith nó mura rud é go mbeidh imthosca áirithe eile ann, do dhéanamh socrú maidir le measúnú den sórt sin a fhorfheidhmiú, chun na gcríoch sin do bhunú comhlachta ar a dtabharfar an Bord Measúnaithe Díobhálacha Pearsanta agus do mhíniú a fheidhmeanna agus do dhéanamh socrú i dtaobh nithe gaolmhara. Bill entitled an Act to enable, in certain situations, the making of assessments, without the need for legal proceedings to be brought in that behalf, of compensation for personal injuries (or both such injuries and property damage), in those situations to prohibit, in the interests of the common good, the bringing of legal proceedings unless any of the parties concerned decides not to accept the particular assessment or certain other circumstances apply, to provide for the enforcement of such an assessment, for those purposes to establish a body to be known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board and to define its functions and to provide for related matters.

 

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

 

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

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 - Committee.

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8. (l) An Bille um Chosaint Mháithreachais (Leasú) 2003 - An Coiste.

 

(a) Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 - Committee.

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9. An Bille um Thruailliú na Farraige (Forálacha Ilghnéitheacha) 2003 – An Tuarascáil.

Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 - Report.

 

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10. An Bille Léiriúcháin 2000 [Dáil] – An Dara Céim.

Interpretation Bill 2000 [Dáil] – Second Stage

 

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11. Bille Náisiúntachta agus Saoránachta Éireann agus Airí agus Rúnaithe (Leasú) 2003 – An Coiste.

 

Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003 - Committee.

- Senator Feargal Quinn.

 

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Tairiscintí:

Motions:

 

12. "Go gceadaíonn Seanad Éireann an Stát d’fheidhmiú an roghnaithe nó na rogha arna gcur ar fáil le hAirteagal 1.11 de Chonradh Amstardam a bheith páirteach i nglacadh an bhirt bheartaithe seo a leanas: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure:
togra le haghaidh Creat-Chinnidh ón gComhairle maidir le prionsabal an aitheantais fhrithpháirtigh a fheidhmiú i dtaobh pionós airgeadais, a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to financial penalties,
ar beart beartaithe é ar leagadh cóip de faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 23 Meán Fómhair, 2003. a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 23rd September, 2003."

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

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13. "Go gceadaíonn Seanad Éireann an Stát d’fheidhmiú an roghnaithe nó na rogha arna gcur ar fáil le hAirteagal 1.11 de Chonradh Amstardam a bheith páirteach i nglacadh an bhirt bheartaithe seo a leanas: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure:

togra le haghaidh Creat-Chinnidh ón gComhairle maidir le Fáltais, Ionstraimeachtaí agus Maoin a Bhaineann le Coireacht a Choigistiú,

a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on Confiscation of Crime Related Proceeds, Instrumentalities and Property,
ar beart beartaithe é ar leagadh cóip de faoi bhráid Sheanad Éireann an 12 Bealtaine, 2003. a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 12th May, 2003."

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

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

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

 

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15. Ráitis maidir le hUathachas. (atógáil).

Statements on Autism. (resumed).

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Tíolactha:

Presented:

 

16. 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

 

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17. Tairiscintí nach ón Rialtas.

Non-Government Motions.

 

 

1. "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.

 

[20 November 2002]

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2. "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.

 

[27 November 2002]

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3. "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."

 

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

 

[27 November 2002]

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

- Senators Mary O’Rourke, Cyprian Brady, Michael Brennan, Eddie Bohan, Peter Callanan, Margaret Cox, Brendan Daly, Timmy Dooley, Geraldine Feeney, Liam Fitzgerald, Camillus Glynn, John Hanafin, Brendan Kenneally, Michael Kitt, Tony Kett, Terry Leyden, Don Lydon, Martin Mansergh, Marc MacSharry, Paschal Mooney, Pat Moylan, Francis O'Brien, Labhrás Ó Murchú, Ann Ormonde, Kieran Phelan, Eamon Scanlon, Jim Walsh, Mary White, Diarmuid Wilson.

[17 December, 2002]

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6. "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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7. "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.

 

[19 December 2002]

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8. "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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9. "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."

 

- Senators Mary O'Rourke, Eddie Bohan, Cyprian Brady, Michael Brennan, Peter Callanan, Margaret Cox, Brendan Daly, Timmy Dooley, Geraldine Feeney, Liam Fitzgerald, Camillus Glynn, John Hanafin, Brendan Kenneally, Tony Kett, Michael Kitt, Terry Leyden, Donal Lydon, Marc MacSharry, Martin Mansergh, Paschal Mooney, Pat Moylan, Francis O’Brien, Labhrás Ó Murchú, Ann Ormonde, Kieran Phelan, Eamon Scanlon, Jim Walsh, Mary White, Diarmuid Wilson.

 

[28 January 2003]

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10. "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."

 

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

 

[13 March 2003]

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11. "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."

 

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

 

[20 March 2003]

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12. "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."

 

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

 

[25 March 2003]

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

 

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

 

[8 April, 2003]

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14. "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.

 

[15 April, 2003]

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15. "That Seanad Éireann asks the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to make the necessary arrangements to ensure that:

(1) performing artists be given a period of three years to pursue their profession during which period they would be entitled to full Social Welfare benefits;

(2) recognising the sporadic nature of performing artists work, the medical card once granted should not unreasonably be withdrawn;

(3) performing artists should be granted the same tax concessions as creative artists;

(4) while this is being adjudicated, performing artists income tax should be assessed over a three year period to allow for the fluctuation in performing artists incomes; and

(5) that special provision for social housing be provided to performing artists and that Local Authorities make special allocations for performing artists in all social housing provisions."

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

 

[21 May 2003]

 

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16. "That Seanad Éireann

- acknowledging the work undertaken by community groups throughout the country with the assistance of the FÁS Community Employment Schemes, and the deteriorating economic climate for people who are displaced from community employment schemes who fail to gain access to other work

- recognising the deep concern of community, health and sporting organisations about the future of these schemes and the continuation of important local projects

- accepting the contribution that these schemes make to the self-esteem of the participants, and the support provided to groups involved in parish, sporting and voluntary activities

- aware of the difficulties encountered by people over 50 years of age in sourcing alternative employment calls on the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

(a) to suspend the reduction of 5,000 places in community employment schemes at this time of economic downturn and lack of job opportunities in the open market

(b) to ensure that people in long-term unemployment will continue to have the opportunity to do valuable work through community employment schemes and

(c) to establish a new social employment scheme for the older age group who are long-term unemployed".

- Senators Paul Coghlan, Brian Hayes, Ulick Burke, Fergal Browne, Noel Coonan, Michael Finucane, Paddy Burke, Jim Higgins, Paul Bradford, John Paul Phelan, Frank Feighan, Sheila Terry, Joe McHugh, James Bannon, Maurice Cummins, Brendan Ryan, Kathleen O’Meara, Derek McDowell, Joanna Tuffy, Michael McCarthy.

[28 May 2003]

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"That Seanad Éireann believes that the existing expenditure limits for general elections should not be altered and that the issue of election expenditure before the date when an election is called be considered".

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 June 2003]

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18. "That Seanad Éireann

noting the recent critical reports on the treatment of people with mental illness by Amnesty International, the Irish Psychiatric Association and the Inspector of Mental Hospitals;

concerned that Irish mental health policy and service provision remain out of step with international best practice and that the institutionalisation of the mental health services in Ireland has failed to live up to World Health Organisation standards;

believing that the high admission and readmission rates to psychiatric hospitals are due in large measure to the lack of community based facilities;

concerned at the lack of dedicated psychiatric facilities for adolescents, the lengthy waiting lists for treatment and the lack of consistency in the provision of mental health services throughout the country;

deploring the fact that people with intellectual disability continue to be inappropriately accommodated in psychiatric facilities in violation of human rights law;

condemns the Government for

its neglect of the mental health sector and failure to vindicate the human rights of people with mental illness and for the reduction in the percentage of the health budget spent on mental health and calls on the Government to bring forward immediately a comprehensive package of measures, including appropriate finances, to provide

a comprehensive, needs-based, service-user-led review of the mental health care services, promptly and fully implemented, ensuring that they meet international human rights standards and best practice in line with the World Health Organisation 2001 Annual Report, with an emphasis on community-based care;

regular quality research in all areas of mental health care needs and service provision, an essential prerequisite for the development of a quality service;

full financial provision for all areas of mental health care;

all necessary resources and assistance for the Mental Health Commission in its securing adequate care and conditions for people with mental illness;

effective action on all relevant recommendations made in the reports of international treaty-based committees, annual reports of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, and government reviews and reports;

a comprehensive system of personal advocacy and an effective complaints procedure, to ensure that people with mental illness are assisted in exercising the full range of their rights;

specialised mental health care for all who need it, including children, the homeless, prisoners, people with other forms of disability, travellers, asylum seekers and refugees, and other minority or vulnerable groups;

a public education and awareness campaign to counter the stigma of mental illness, emphasizing the rights of people with mental illness;

 

rights-based disability and mental health legislation to give full effect to its international human rights obligations, with due regard to its obligation to enable persons with disabilities to exercise their rights on an equal basis with other citizens.".

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

[18 June 2003]

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19. "That Seanad Éireann calls upon the Government to immediately request of the British Government that the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland be granted observer status at the Sellafield reprocessing site in Britain to make independent reports to the Irish people on the safety or otherwise of this facility".

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.

 

[26 June 2003]

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20. "That Seanad Éireann resolves to annul Statutory Instrument number 264 of 2003 (Freedom of Information Act 1997)(Free) Regulations 2003) with immediate effect".

- 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.

 

[3 July 2003]

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21. "In view of the critical state of the nation’s finances, Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to suspend the benchmarking deal with the Public Service immediately".

Senators Shane Ross, David Norris, Feargal Quinn

 

[7 October 2003]

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22. "That Seanad Éireann expresses concern at the withdrawal of funding by the Government for third level research".

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

 

[7 October 2003]

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23. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to introduce legislation governing the control of the importation, licensing and keeping as pets of exotic animals".

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

 

[7 October 2003]

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24. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to review the situation regarding declarations of interest by Chairpersons of public bodies, members of the judiciary and other public officials".

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

 

[7 October 2003]

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25. "That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to give maximum possible incentives to encourage computer games development companies to locate in Ireland."

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

 

[7 October 2003]

 

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26. "That Seanad Éireann urges the Government to amend the Approved Share Options Scheme rules to allow the maximum number of employees to enter the scheme."

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

 

[7 October 2003]

 

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27. "That Seanad Éireann notes:

the 57 recommendations of the Motor Insurance Advisory Report relating to Government Departments and Agencies, and

the 2002 consultants report on speed cameras commissioned by the National Roads Authority;

recognises:

the initial success of the penalty points system in reducing road fatalities;

the lack of resources available to the Gardaí to enforce our road traffic laws and implement the penalty points system once the ‘hype’ has died down;

the extraordinarily high costs for insurance premiums quoted to drivers under the age of 30;

that driver instruction is not supported or regulated by the State;

that the Irish driving test has not been updated for 20 years is perceived as being unfair and has an unacceptable failure rate;

condemns the Government for its delay in implementing the necessary reforms to alleviate the insurance crisis facing young drivers and further condemns the Government for failing to invest adequately in road safety education and enforcement; and calls on the Government to:

ring-fence the proceeds of the 2% levy on motor insurance for investment in road safety initiatives;

enact the outstanding recommendations of the MIAB report;

introduce free compulsory driving lessons for all drivers before they sit the driving test;

implement a complete overhaul of the driving test based on making it a fair test and relevant to 21st century Irish driving conditions;

 

 

 

purchase new speed camera vans as proposed in the consultants report commissioned by the National Roads Authority;

immediately establish the Garda Traffic corps;

 

abolish VRT on safety features in all new cars; and

speed up the establishment of the PIAB and authorise it immediately to begin dealing with motor accident compensation."

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

[7 October 2003]

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28. "That Seanad Éireann urges the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism and the Minister for Finance to retain Section 481 Film Tax Incentive."

- Senators David Norris, Feargal Quinn, Mary Henry.

[4 November 2003]

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29. "That Seanad Éireann, noting that as a consequence of the Estimates for 2004

Back to Education Allowance is all but abolished at third level

Conditions for the Rent Supplement are to be severely curtailed and restricted

Créche supplement for childcare will be discontinued

Earnings threshold for Disability and Unemployment Benefit will go up and

Duration for Unemployment Benefit payments will be reduced,

 

condemns this assault on the living standards and educational opportunities of the most disadvantaged in our society."

 

- Senators Brendan Ryan, Kathleen O'Meara, Derek McDowell, Joanna Tuffy and Michael McCarthy.

 

 

Leasú:

Amendment:

To delete all words after “Seanad Éireann,” and substitute the following:

“noting as a consequence of the Estimates for 2004, that spending on social welfare is projected to increase to €10.65 billion in 2004, notes that these estimates do not as of yet include any budgetary provision for increases in social welfare payment rates in 2004 and welcomes the continuing commitment of the Government to address the needs of disadvantaged groups in our society.”

 

- Senator Mary O’Rourke.

 

[19 November 2003]

 

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18. An Seanad a chur ar athló.

Adjournment of the Seanad.

 

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BILLÍ SEANAID SA DÁILBILLÍ SEANAID SA DÁILBILLÍ SEANAID SA DÁIL

 

Seanad Bills with the Dáil

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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 Cheartas Coiriúil (Foirne Comhpháirteacha um Imscrúdú) 2003.

Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003.

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Bille na gCuideachtaí (Iniúchadh agus Cuntasaíocht) 2003.

Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003.

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Bille na gComhphobal Eorpach (Leasú) 2003.

European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2003.

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An Bille Craolacháin (Maoiniú) 2003.

Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003.

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MEMORANDA

 

Dé Céadaion, 19 Samhain, 2003

 

Wednesday, 19th November, 2003

 

 

 

Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Chumarsáid, Muir agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha i Seomra Coiste 3 , LH 2000, ar 2.30 p.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Committee Room 3, LH 2000, at 2.30 p.m.

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Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Thalmhaíocht agus Bia i Seomra Coiste 4, LH 2000, ar

3.00 p.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food in Committee Room 4, LH 2000, at 3.00 p.m.

 

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Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Ghnóthaí Eorpacha i Seomra Coiste 2, LH 2000, ar

3.15 p.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Affairs in Committee Room 2, LH 2000, at 3.15 p.m.

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Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Dhlí agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan i Seomra Coiste 1, LH 2000, ar 3.30 p.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights, in Committee Room 1, LH 2000, at 3.30 p.m.

 

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Cruinniú den Choiste um Nós Imeachta agus Pribhléidí i Seomra 102, Dorchla an tSeanaid, Teach Laighean, ar 3.30 p.m.

Meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges in Room 102, Seanad Corridor, Leinster House, at 3.30 p.m.

 

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Déardaoin, 20 Samhain, 2003

Thursday, 20th November, 2003

 

Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Oideachas agus Eolaíocht i Seomra Coiste 4, LH2000, ar 9.30 a.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on Education and Science in Committee Room 4, LH2000, at 9.30 a.m.

 

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Cruinniú den Fhochoiste um Iniúchadh Eorpach i Seomra Coiste 2, LH 2000, ar

9.30 a.m.

Meeting of the Sub-Committee on European Scrutiny in Committee Room 2, LH 2000, at 9.30 a.m.

 

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Cruinniú den Chomhchoiste um Fhiontraíocht agus Mionghnóthaí i Seomra Coiste 3,

LH 2000, ar 11.30 a.m.

Meeting of the Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business in Committee Room 3,

LH 2000, at 11.30 a.m.


PÁIPÉIR A LEAGADH FAOI BHRÁID AN tSEANAID

Papers laid before the Seanad

 

Reachtúil:

1) An Comhchoiste um Chumarsáid, Muir agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha. Tuarascáil Iniúchta AE Uimh. 3: COM (2002) 672-Togra le haghaidh Rialacháin ón gComhairle chun Achhainní Iascach a Chaomhnú trí bhearta teichniúla chun cinn óga orgánach Muirí a chosaint. Samhain, 2003.

2) An Comhchoiste um Dhlí agus Ceart, Comhionannas, Cosaint agus Cearta na mBan. Tuarascáil ar Thairiscintí maidir le: tionscnamh ó Phoblacht na hIodáile d’fhonn Cinneadh ón gComhairle a ghlacadh maidir le comh-eitiltí a eagrú chun náisiúnaigh de chuid tríú tír atá i láthair go neamhdhleathach i gcríocha dhá Bhallstát nó níos mó a aistriú, agus tionscnamh ó Phoblacht na hIodáile d’fhonn Treoir ón gComhairle a ghlacadh maidir le cúnamh i gcásanna idirthurais trí chríoch Ballstáit amháin nó níos mó i gcomhthéacs orduithe aistrithe ag Ballstáit i gcoinne náisiúnach de chuid tríú tír. Samhain, 2003.

3) Togra Leasaithe le haghaidh Treorach ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus ón gComhairle lena leasaítear Treoir 95/2/CE maidir le Breiseáin Bia seachas Dathanna agus Milsitheoirí maraon le nóta faisnéise mínithe. COM (2003) 583.

4) Togra Leasaithe le haghaidh Rialacháin ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus ón gComhairle lena leasaítear an togra leasaithe le haghaidh Rialacháin ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus ón gComhairle lena leasaítear Rialachán (CE) Uimh. 2236/95 ón gComhairle lenar leagadh síos rialacha ginearálta maidir le deonú cúnaimh airgeadais Comhphobail i réimse na ngréasán tras-Eorpach mar aon le nóta faisnéise míniúcháin. COM (2003) 561.

5) An tOrdú um Acht na Radharcmheastóirí (Leasú) 2003 (Alt 12) (Tosach Feidhme) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 538 de 2003).

6) An tOrdú um an Acht Leasa Shóisialaigh (Forálacha Ilghnéitheacha) 2002 (Alt 16) (Uimh. 4) (Tosach Feidhme) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 501 de 2003).

7) Na Rialacháin um Tháirgí Íocshláinte (Oideasú agus Rialú Soláthair) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 540 de 2003).

8) An tOrdú Oideachais agus Eolaíochta (Feidhmeanna Aire a Tharmligean) (Uimh.2) 2003.

9) An Ciste um Oideachas Eolaíochta agus Teicneolaíochta (Infheistíocht). Cuntais, 2002.

10) An Chomhairle Leabharlanna. Tuarascáil Bhliantúil, 2002.

11) Na Rialacháin Raidió-Theileagrafaíochta (Ceadúnas Limistéir Áitiúil do Rochtain Raidió Fhosaithigh) (Leasú) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 530 de 2003).

12) An Comhchoiste um Airgeadas agus an tSeirbhís Phoiblí. An Ceathrú Tuarascáil: Faoiseamh Cánach faoi alt 481 do Thionscal na Scannán sa Todhchaí. Samhain, 2003.

 

13) An Comhchoiste um Chumarsáid, Muir agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha. Tuarascáil Iniúchta AE Uimh. 4: COM (2002) 739, Togra le haghaidh Rialacháin ón gComhairle maidir le Bainistiú na hiarrachta iascaireachta a bhaineann le limistéir agus acmhainní áirithe iascaireachta agus lena leasaítear Rialachán (CEE) 2847/93. Samhain, 2003.

14) An Fochoiste um Iniúchadh Eorpach. An Naoú Tuarascáil Déag: Tuarascáil ar chruinniú an 9 Meán Fómhair, 2003.

15) An Fochoiste um Iniúchadh Eorpach. An Fichiú Tuarascáil, Cuid 2: Tuarascáil ar chruinniú an 2 Deireadh Fómhair, 2003.

16) Ráitis faoi Chaiteachais Toghcháin/Dearbhuithe Reachtúla leasaithe i leith Olltoghchán Dála an 17 Bealtaine, 2002 a fuarthas de bhun ailt 36(1) agus 36(2) den Acht Toghcháin 1997 ó Ghníomhaire Toghcháin Risteárd de Róiste, T.D., Uasal.

17) Na Rialacháin Dleachta Stampa (Sonraí atá le Seachadadh) (Leasú) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 542 de 2003).

18) Painéal Táthcheangail na hÉireann. Tuarascáil don bhliain dar chríoch 30 Meitheamh, 2003.

19) An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Contaetha agus Cúigí) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 519 de 2003).

20) An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Contae Chill Chainnigh) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 520 de 2003).

21) An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Contae Lú) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 521 de 2003).

22) An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Contae Luimnigh) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 522 de 2003).

23) An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Contae Mhuineacháin) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 523 de 2003).

24) An tOrdú Logainmneacha (Contae Phort Láirge) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 524 de 2003).

25) An tOrdú Logainmeacha (Contae Uíbh Fhailí) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 525 de 2003).

Neamhreachtúil

1) Rialacháin na gComhphobal Eorpach (Forlíontaí Bia) 2003 (S.I. No. 539 de 2003).

2) Rialachán ón gComhairle (CE) Uimh. 1030/2002 an 13 Meitheamh, 2002 lena leagtar síos formáid aonghnéitheach le haghaidh ceadanna cónaithe do náisiúnaigh de chuid tríú tíortha.

3) Rialachán ón gComhairle (CE) Uimh.333/2002 an 18 Feabhra, 2002 maidir le formáid aonghnéitheach le haghaidh foirmeacha chun go ngreamófaí an víosa a eisíonn Ballstáit chuig daoine atá i seilbh doiciméad taistil nach n-aithnítear ag na Ballstáit a dhréachtaíonn an fhoirm.

4) Rialachán ón gComhairle (CE) Uimh. 334/2002 an 18 Feabhra, 2002 lena leasaítear Rialachán (CE) Uimh. 1683/95 lena leagtar síos formáid aonghnéitheach le haghaidh víosaí.

5) Togra le haghaidh Rialacháin ón gComhairle lena leasaítear Rialachán (CE) 1683/95 lena leagtar síos formáid aonghnéitheach le haghaidh víosaí [agus] Togra le haghaidh Rialacháin ón gComhairle lena leasaítear Rialachán (CE) 1030/2002 lena leagtar síos formáid aonghnéitheach le haghaidh ceadanna cónaithe do náisiúnaigh de chuid tríú tíortha.Com (2003) 558.

6) Rialacháin na gComhphobal Eorpach (Rochtain ar Bhonneagar Iarnróid) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 536 de 2003).

7) Rialacháin na gComhphobal Eorpach (Gnóthais Iarnróid a Cheadúnú) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 537 de 2003).

8) Meastacháin i gcomhair Seirbhísí Poiblí, 2004 (Leagan Coimrithe) agus an Clár Achomair Caipitil Phoiblí, 2004.

9) An Chomhairle Náisiúnta Eacnamaíoch agus Sóisialach. Ráitis Airgeadais don bhliain dar chríoch 31 Nollaig, 2000 mar aon leis an Tuarascáil ón Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste orthu.

10) An Chomhairle Náisiúnta Eacnamaíoch agus Sóisialach. Ráitis Airgeadais don bhliain dar chríoch 31 Nollaig, 2001 mar aon leis an Tuarascáil ón Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste orthu.

11) Rialacháin na gComhphobal Eorpach (Táirgí Cosmaideacha) (Leasú) (Uimh. 5) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 553 de 2003).

12) An tOrdú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Tosach Feidhme) 2003 (I.R. Uimh. 518 de 2003).

Statutory:

1) Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. EU Scrutiny Report No. 3: COM (2002) 672-a Proposal for a Council Regulation for the Conservation of Fisheries Resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of Marine organisms. November, 2003.

2) Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights. Report on Motions re: an initiative of the Italian Republic with a view to adopting a Council Decision on the organisation of the joint flights for removals of third-country nationals illegally present in the territory of two or more Member States, and an initiative of the Italian Republic with a view to adopting a Council Directive on assistance in cases of transit through the territory of one or more Member States in the context of removal orders by Member States against third-country nationals. November, 2003.

3) Amended Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners together with explanatory information note. COM (2003) 583.

4) Amended Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 2236/95 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks together with explanatory information note. COM (2003) 561.

5) Opticians (Amendment) Act 2003 (Section 12) (Commencement) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 538 of 2003).

6) Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002 (Section 16) (No. 4) (Commencement) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 501 of 2003).

7) Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 540 of 2003).

8) Education and Science (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) (No. 2) Order 2003.

 

9) Scientific and Technological Education (Investment) Fund. Accounts, 2002.

10) An Chomhairle Leabharlanna. Annual Report, 2002.

11) Wireless Telegraphy (Fixed Wireless Access Local Area Licence) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 530 of 2003).

 

12) Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service. Fourth Report: The Future of section 481 Tax Relief for the Film Industry. November, 2003.

 

13) Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. EU Scrutiny Report No. 4: COM (2002) 739, a Proposal for a Council Regulation on the Management of the fishing effort relating to certain fishing areas and resources and modifying Regulation (EEC) 2847/93. November, 2003.

 

14) Sub-Committee on European Scrutiny. Nineteenth Report: Report of the meeting of 9 September, 2003.

15) Sub-Committee on European Scrutiny. Twentieth Report, Part 2: Report of the meeting of 2 October, 2003.

16) Amended Election Expenses Statements/Statutory Declarations in respect of the Dáil General Election of 17 May, 2002 received pursuant to sections 36(1) and 36(2) of the Electoral Act 1997 from the Election Agent of Mr. Dick Roche, T.D.

17) Stamp Duty (Particulars to be Delivered) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 542 of 2003).

18) Irish Takeover Panel. Report for the year ended 30 June, 2003.

 

19) Placenames (Provinces and Counties) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 519 of 2003).

20) Placenames (Co. Kilkenny) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 520 of 2003).

21) Placenames (Co Louth) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 521 of 2003).

22) Placenames (Co. Limerick) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 522 of 2003).

23) Placenames (Co. Monaghan) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 523 of 2003).

24) Placenames (Co. Waterford) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 524 of 2003).

25) Placenames (Co. Offaly) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 525 of 2003).

Non Statutory:

1) European Communities (Food Supplements) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 539 of 2003).

2) Council Regulation (EC) No. 1030/2002 of 13 June, 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals.

 

3) Council Regulation (EC) No. 333/2002 of 18 February, 2002 on a uniform format for forms for affixing the visa issued by Member States to persons holding travel documents not recognized by the Member State drawing up the form.

 

4) Council Regulation (EC) No. 334/2002 of 18 February, 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1683/95 laying down a uniform format for visas.

 

5) Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) 1683/95 laying down a uniform format for visas [and] Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals. Com (2003) 558.

 

 

6) European Communities (Access to Railway Infrastructure) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 536 of 2003).

7) European Communities (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 537 of 2003).

8) Estimates for Public Services, 2004 (Abridged Version) and Summary Public Capital Programme, 2004.

9) National Economic and Social Council. Financial Statements year ended 31 December, 2000 together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon.

 

10) National Economic and Social Council. Financial Statements year ended 31 December, 2001 together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon.

 

11) European Communities (Cosmetic Products) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 553 of 2003).

12) Official Languages Act 2003 (Commencement) Order (S.I. No. 518 of 2003).



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