40 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Marine if he has considered the plight of the crews of the Irish fishing fleet as a result of the unprecedented weather and sea conditions during the winter; and if he will provide a Government aid package.
40 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Marine if he has considered the plight of the crews of the Irish fishing fleet as a result of the unprecedented weather and sea conditions during the winter; and if he will provide a Government aid package.
6 Mr. J. Bruton, Miss Harney and Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach if he will meet with the Opposition party leaders to discuss the steps that will be taken collectively to advance the peace process through constitutional action.
4 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the reported content of the St. Patrick's Day Message of Peace and Justice issued by 56 members of the American House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on Irish Affairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
42 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if the ceiling of £25 million in the ICC fund for enterprise development can be raised with a view to encouraging job creation in the tourist industry in view of the fact that it will be inadequate to meet demand from the industry.
7 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if golf-related activities including course development, provision of club facilities and driving range provision will qualify for loans under the £100 million enterprise fund announced in the 1994 Budget.
1 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the estimate, if any, the Central Statistics Office has made of the size of the black economy in Ireland in view of reports that the inland revenue in the United Kingdom and the Institute of Fiscal Studies estimate that the black economy is worth between 6 per cent and 8 per cent of gross domestic product in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
58 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the high import costs of the fresh cut flower market in Ireland, the plans, if any, he has to develop the fresh flower industry in this country.
58 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in view of the high import costs of the fresh cut flower market in Ireland, the plans, if any, he has to develop the fresh flower industry in this country.
110 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment his views on the proposal contained in the White Paper of the Commission of the European Communities, Growth, Competitiveness and Employment, to the effect that there should be a generalised and versatile system of training credits or training vouchers which all young people would receive and which they could spend relatively freely throughout their working lives in order to obtain new knowledge and update their skills; and the steps, if any, he proposes to take to introduce such a system in Ireland.
110 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment his views on the proposal contained in the White Paper of the Commission of the European Communities, Growth, Competitiveness and Employment, to the effect that there should be a generalised and versatile system of training credits or training vouchers which all young people would receive and which they could spend relatively freely throughout their working lives in order to obtain new knowledge and update their skills; and the steps, if any, he proposes to take to introduce such a system in Ireland.
86 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals, if any, put forward by the Government in regard to modalities for bringing about devolution in Northern Ireland in accordance with Article 4 (C) of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
86 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals, if any, put forward by the Government in regard to modalities for bringing about devolution in Northern Ireland in accordance with Article 4 (C) of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
34 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals, if any, he has received from the British Government to restart the political talks process in Northern Ireland; and his attitude thereto.
3 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy on timing and conditions for the resumption of three-stranded talks between constitutional parties and the two Governments in relation to the Northern Ireland problem, North/South relations and Anglo-Irish relations.
14 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the number of applications he has received from the development of arts centres in major centres of population; the amount of funding being sought; and the criteria, if any, he will apply for the allocation of funding.
14 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the reason there is such a continuing excessive delay in signing the commencement order implementing the Irish Land Commission (Dissolution) Act, 1992; and when he will sign the order.
24 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment the amount of assistance to be allocated to Meath County Council for improvements to non-national roads in 1994; and the amount allocated in each of the years from 1991 to 1993.
73 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice the position in regard to the leak to the Irish Press of a document concerning Anglo-Irish negotiations that had been the subject of a Garda investigation.
73 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice the position in regard to the leak to the Irish Press of a document concerning Anglo-Irish negotiations that had been the subject of a Garda investigation.
17 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice the position in regard to the leak of a document prepared by the Department of Foreign Affairs in relation to possible future negotiations in regard to Northern Ireland; and if she has satisfied herself that all necessary steps have been taken to obtain the necessary information from those who are in possession of the document.
4 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the identity of the person who leaked the document published in the Irish Press concerning Anglo-Irish negotiations; the action, if any, she is taking in the matter; and if her inquiries include persons not covered by the Officials Secrets Act.
5 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the way in which he proposes to involve the unemployed in the negotiations in regard to a new Programme for Economic and Social Progress.
2 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy on timing and conditions for the resumption of three-stranded talks between constitutional parties and the two Governments in relation to the Northern Ireland problem, North/South relations and Anglo-Irish relations.
10 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach his views on the possible publication of the formal draft of the Joint Declaration on Peace which he said he drew up in his office in April 1992; whether Mr. John Hume at any stage told him that this draft, or any redraft of it in his possession, had been seen or approved by Mr. Gerry Adams or by Provisional Sinn Féin as a basis on which Sinn Féin could recommend a cessation of IRA violence; and the way in which that draft approved or seen by Sinn Féin differs from the final text agreed at Downing Street.
7 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if the proposed Forum for Peace and Reconciliation is to be established only on condition that Provisional Sinn Féin gives up supporting violence and participating in it, or if it will go ahead anyway, without Sinn Féin participation, in the event of a continuance of the IRA murder campaign.
6 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the nature of the consultation he proposes to undertake with other parties in Dáil Éireann in respect of the proposed Forum for Peace and Reconciliation.
5 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he has satisfied himself with the progress made so far towards a permanent cessation of violence since the Joint Declaration by himself and the British Prime Minister, Mr. John Major, of 15 December 1993.
4 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the way in which he proposes to include and consider Unionist viewpoints within the proposed Forum for Peace and Reconciliation.
70 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport, Energy, and Communications whether he has made further contact with the British authorities in view of the proposed change in German energy law which will allow, for the first time, the storage of spent nuclear fuel without reprocessing and in view of the letter from two former United States CIA chiefs to the British Prime Minister, Mr. John Major, warning that THORP could encourage the spread of nuclear weapons.
70 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport, Energy, and Communications whether he has made further contact with the British authorities in view of the proposed change in German energy law which will allow, for the first time, the storage of spent nuclear fuel without reprocessing and in view of the letter from two former United States CIA chiefs to the British Prime Minister, Mr. John Major, warning that THORP could encourage the spread of nuclear weapons.
21 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of applicants for slaughter premium, 1993 special beef premium and cattle and beef cow headage payments that have not yet received payment; the total value that these unpaid applications amount to; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
3 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if there has been any change in Government policy to the effect that Government contact with Sinn Féin will be conditional on a definitive rejection of violence as a means of achieving political objectives as stated by him in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1 by Deputy J. Bruton on 29 June 1993; and if this policy also applies to officials acting on a Minister's behalf.
32 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Marine the aid received in Ireland under the Community Initiative STRIDE, both in terms of the results achieved and the amounts of money received; if Ireland has received aid under this initiative; and if not, the reason therefor.
32 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Marine the aid received in Ireland under the Community Initiative STRIDE, both in terms of the results achieved and the amounts of money received; if Ireland has received aid under this initiative; and if not, the reason therefor.
10 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice the reason experience in the Australian prison service is not recognised to exempt or give credit in respect of examination and interview for entry to the Irish prison service; and if this restrictive policy also applies in respect of service in EC prison services.
5 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach whether all-Party talks will have little prospect of success without the cessation of violence; whether a cessation of violence should take precedence over efforts to restart the talks between the Parties; and whether this should be reflected in Government priorities.
2 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if the Government will enshrine the six principles enunciated by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Constitution, by way of amendment.
1 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he will give one Cabinet Minister overall responsibility for western development, in view of a report (details supplied) which predicts a population drop in the west of Ireland of 110,000 over the next 18 years.
36 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if the Government has organised bilateral meetings with other states in order to advance Ireland's interests under a new GATT agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
36 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if the Government has organised bilateral meetings with other states in order to advance Ireland's interests under a new GATT agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
123 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment the manner in which the preparation of the National Development Plan 1994-1999 complied with the provisions of EC Council Regulations No. 2081/93 and with Article 8.4, in view of the requirements that these plans shall include an appraisal of the environmental situation of the region concerned and an evaluation of the environmental impact of the strategy and operations referred to above in terms of sustainable development in agreement with the provisions of Community Law in force; and the arrangements made to associate the competent environmental authorities designated by the member state in the preparation and implementation of the operations envisaged in the plan to ensure compliance with Community environmental rules.
123 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment the manner in which the preparation of the National Development Plan 1994-1999 complied with the provisions of EC Council Regulations No. 2081/93 and with Article 8.4, in view of the requirements that these plans shall include an appraisal of the environmental situation of the region concerned and an evaluation of the environmental impact of the strategy and operations referred to above in terms of sustainable development in agreement with the provisions of Community Law in force; and the arrangements made to associate the competent environmental authorities designated by the member state in the preparation and implementation of the operations envisaged in the plan to ensure compliance with Community environmental rules.
67 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment if he proposes to wait until the latest possible date, that is 31 December 1994, to introduce the EC Directive on unfair contract terms; or if he will seek to have this introduced earlier in view of its importance as a measure of consumer protection.
3 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if the interests of all citizens of the State will be reflected in discussions on a possible agreement to follow the Programme for Economic and Social Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter.