Rule of law

To confer standing on State legislators and Governors to bring suit in Federal district court to preserve the residual core sovereignty of States under the Constitution as expressed in the Tenth Amendment, and to enforce the Guarantee Clause of the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2005

Confers standing on any member of a state legislative body (upon the adoption of a resolution by the body authorizing suit on the state's behalf) and on the governor of a state to bring an action on the ground that a federal statute, rule, regulation, or program: (1) violates the residual core sovereign authority of the state under the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution; or (2) diminishes the republican form of government in the state.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow an item veto of appropriation bills.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to disapprove any item of appropriation in any bill. Declares that if any bill is approved by the President, any item of appropriation contained therein which is not disapproved shall become law. Requires the President to return with his objections any item of appropriation disapproved to the chamber in which the bill containing such item originated. Authorizes Congress, in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution for bills disapproved by the President, to reconsider any item disapproved under this article.

PRISE Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2005

Promoting Responsible Interrogation Standards Enforcement Act of 2005 or PRISE Act of 2005 - Prohibits subjecting any person in U.S. custody to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment that is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution, laws, or treaties. Requires the Secretary of Defense to: (1) prescribe and submit to specified congressional committees the rules, regulations, or guidelines necessary to ensure compliance by members of the armed forces and by Department of Defense contractors; and (2) report to Congress at least twice each year on the circumstances surrounding any investigation of possible violations of such prohibition. Prohibits an officer or employee of the United States from: (1) providing assistance to a foreign government for the purpose of obtaining information from an individual held by that government if there is reason to believe that torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment will be utilized to obtain the information; and (2) encouraging or otherwise assisting such a government to transfer, render, expel, return, or extradite an individual to another country if there is reason to believe that the individual would be in danger of being subjected to torture.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that Federal district court judges be reconfirmed every ten years by the executive and legislative authorities of the State in which they serve.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Terminates the appointment of a judge of a court of general original jurisdiction established under Article III of this Constitution who sits in a state unless the legislative and executive authorities of that state approve that judge's continuation in office at least once every ten years after the judge's appointment.

Condemning the Government of Zimbabwe's "Operation Murambatsvina" under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings and facilities were demolished in an effort characterized by the Government of Zimbabwe as an operation to "restore order" to the country.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2005

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Zimbabwe: (1) has, through Operation Murambatsvina, created a humanitarian disaster that has compounded the country's humanitarian food and economic crises; (2) has a duty to protect its citizens' economic, social, and political rights; and (3) is subject to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights with respect to forced evictions. Condemns Operation Murambatsvina as a major humanitarian catastrophe caused by the government of Zimbabwe's callousness toward its own people, disregard for the rule of law, and lack of planning to move families and businesses to more desirable locations. Calls on the United Nations, the African Commission for Peoples' and Human Rights, and the African Union to investigate the impact of the demolitions of housing structures and premises from which informal businesses operated and to provide the international community with a strategy to address the problems. Calls on the government of Zimbabwe with respect to Operation Murambatsvina to: (1) allow access to international humanitarian organizations; (2) hold accountable those responsible; and (3) implement politics to promote the private sector and create jobs and build housing. Calls on the President to use U.S. influence to support the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review of Zimbabwe's membership, and to give serious consideration to further IMF action should the government of Zimbabwe continue to pursue destructive economic policies, fail to make payments on its arrears, or block emergency humanitarian assistance.

Expressing the concern of House of Representatives regarding the amount of United States foreign assistance provided to Egypt over the past 25 years without meaningful political reforms by the Government of Egypt, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2005

Calls on the government of Egypt to: (1) meet its obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; (2) repeal the state of emergency and allow full access to the constitutional and international guarantees of the rule of law and due process; (3) repeal a presidential decree banning members of the Baha'i community from practicing their faith; (4) take appropriate steps to prevent and punish acts of anti-Semitism, including anti-Semitic rhetoric in the government-controlled media; (5) investigate and prosecute acts of religious violence, and provide all places of worship with equal treatment and protection; and (6) reform the national educational curriculum to exclude promotion of religious, ethnic, or gender intolerance or violence. Calls on the government of the United States to: (1) negotiate an agreement with the government of Egypt to establish a timetable for political and human rights reforms, such that the dimensions and direction of economic assistance to Egypt will depend upon meeting certain agreed upon benchmarks; and (2) offer direct assistance without prior government approval to Egyptian human rights and other civil society groups which seek to strengthen democratic principles and promote the rule of law.

Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2005

Expresses support for the people of Venezuela in their daily struggle for freedom, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law. Calls on the government of Venezuela to: (1) abide by its obligations under international human rights treaties and international humanitarian law to ensure the rights of all individuals, irrespective of their political views; and (2) end killings, torture, and ill treatment by the police and military. Encourages: (1) the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) to monitor the human rights situation in Venezuela; and (2) the President and the Secretary of State to assist democracy and human rights activists and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Venezuela.

Encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2005

Commends U.S. and coalition forces for liberating the Iraqi people from the repressive regime of Saddam Hussein and for their ongoing efforts in support of Iraq's freedom and stability. Recognizes: (1) the Iraqi people's progress toward establishment of a representative democratic government; (2) the importance of ensuring women in Iraq have equal rights under the law and in society; and (3) the Administration's commitment to ensuring that the Iraqi constitution grant full rights to women. Encourages Iraq's Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights. Expresses support for the efforts of Iraqi women to fully participate in a democratic Iraq.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation should fully protect the freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered and unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) urge the government of the Russian Federation to ensure full protection of freedoms for all religious communities and end the harassment of unregistered religious groups; (2) continue to raise concerns with the government of the Russian Federation over violations of religious freedom; and (3) urge the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief to raise with Russian Federation officials issues relating to freedom of religion.

Somalia Comprehensive Peace and Economic Recovery Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2005

Somalia Comprehensive Peace and Economic Recovery Act of 2005 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should assist the people of Somalia to establish a democratic government that is committed and able to fight terrorism and extremism; (2) the United States should provide training and support to the Transitional National Government of Somalia to fight terrorism and extremism; (3) strengthening civil society and grassroots efforts in Somalia will deny terrorist and extremists groups a fertile recruitment ground; and (4) Somaliland's political future should be resolved through negotiations between the government of Somaliland and the Transitional National Government of Somalia. Declares that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed against innocent civilians by warlords in many parts of Somalia, and that the responsible individuals should be held accountable for their actions. Authorizes the President to seek the establishment of an international commission of inquiry to investigate war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Somalia. Authorizes the President to: (1) support efforts to peacefully resolve the Somalia conflict, as well as to establish a representative form of government in Somalia; and (2) encourage Inter-Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD) mediators to insist on broader participation in the new government of Somalia. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Expresses the sense of Congress in support of multilateral efforts to support peace and democracy in Somalia. Directs the President to impose sanctions (visa denial, freezing of assets, withholding of non-humanitarian assistance) if the Transitional National Government of Somalia or any regional authority in Somalia: (1) is not honoring or implementing the peace agreement; (2) is not cooperating in counterterrorism efforts; (3) is not respecting basic human rights and the rule of law; or (4) is engaged in unnecessary conflicts inside Somalia or with its neighbors. Authorizes the President to waive such sanctions for national security purposes. Authorizes the President to provide assistance for local efforts to promote human rights, the rule of law, and democracy in Somalia. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes.

HOUSE RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATE ROLE OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES

United States · United States House of Representatives · 19 July 2005

Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2005

Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2005 - Extends Federal recognition to: (1) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe; (2) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division; (3) the Upper Mattaponi Tribe; (4) the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc.; (5) the Monacan Indian Nation; and (6) the Nansemond Indian Tribe. Sets forth the service areas of the various Tribes and requirements for the Tribes with respect to submission of a membership roll, adoption of a constitution, and election of officials. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon certain land transfers, to take specified lands into trust for the various Tribes' benefit.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the permissible uses for which private property may be taken.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any state or the United States from taking private property for the purpose of transferring possession of, or control over, that property to another private person, except for a public conveyance or transportation project.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

A resolution affirming that the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees the freedom of the press and asserting that no purpose is served by sentencing journalists Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper, nor any similarly situated journalists, to prison for maintaining the anonymity of confidential sources.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2005

Affirms that the first amendment of the Constitution guarantees freedom of the press. Proclaims that no purpose is served by imprisoning journalists Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper (who face prison sentences for contempt for refusing to disclose confidential sources).

ZDG-Novelle 2005

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2005

ZDG-Novelle 2005

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2005

ZDG-Novelle 2005

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2005

Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz 1981

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2005

Fremdenrechtspaket 2005

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2005

Kinderrechte

Austria · National Council · 6 July 2005

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Wittmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem Kinderrechte in das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz eingefügt werden

Bestimmungen über Wahlkarten bei Landtags- und Gemeinderatswahlen

Austria · National Council · 6 July 2005

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Wittmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz um Bestimmungen über Wahlkarten bei Landtags- und Gemeinderatswahlen ergänzt wird

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Richterdienstgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 6 July 2005

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Maria Theresia Fekter, Dr. Dieter Böhmdorfer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Richterdienstgesetz geändert werden

Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz 1981

Austria · National Council · 30 June 2005

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über den Antrag 611/A der Abgeordneten Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Prinzhorn, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz 1981 geändert wird

Zivildienstgesetz 1986, (ZDG-Novelle 2005) Verkürzung und Attraktivierung des Zivildienstes

Austria · National Council · 30 June 2005

Bericht des Ausschusses für innere Angelegenheiten über die Regierungsvorlage (973 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das Einführungsgesetz zu den Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetzen 1991, das Zivildienstgesetz 1986, das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2005 und das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2006 geändert werden (ZDG-Novelle 2005) <br><br>und <br><br>über den Antrag 540/A(E) der Abgeordneten Mag. Norbert Darabos, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verkürzung und Attraktivierung des Zivildienstes

Fremdenrechtspaket 2005

Austria · National Council · 30 June 2005

Bericht des Ausschusses für innere Angelegenheiten über die Regierungsvorlage (952 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird, ein Asylgesetz 2005, ein Fremdenpolizeigesetz 2005 und ein Niederlassungs- und Aufenthaltsgesetz erlassen sowie das Fremdengesetz 1997, das Bundesbetreuungsgesetz, das Personenstandsgesetz, das Bundesgesetz über den unabhängigen Bundesasylsenat, das Einführungsgesetz zu den Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetzen 1991, das Sicherheitspolizeigesetz, das Gebührengesetz 1957, das Familienlastenausgleichsgesetz 1967, das Kinderbetreuungsgeldgesetz und das Tilgungsgesetz 1972 geändert werden (Fremdenrechtspaket 2005)

671 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals that are with his Department to permit Irish citizens living abroad throughout the European Union to vote in any referenda on the proposed European Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23628/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

671 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals that are with his Department to permit Irish citizens living abroad throughout the European Union to vote in any referenda on the proposed European Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23628/05]

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2005

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) to support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Authorizes additional appropriations beginning in FY2006 for Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated to expand radio broadcasting in languages spoken in Central Asia. Conditions certain assistance, including military assistance (but excluding refugee, disaster relief, food and medicine, and HIV/AIDS assistance) to a Central Asian government upon presidential certification to the appropriate congressional committees that such government meets specified requirements respecting: (1) democratization; (2) freedom of expression and the media; (3) freedom of religion, association, and the right of peaceful assembly; (4) prevention of torture; and (5) rule of law and nondiscrimination. Withholds assistance for failure to meet such requirements at 33% for the first fiscal year, 66% for the second fiscal year, and 100% (with a national security waiver for less than 100% withholding) for the third and subsequent fiscal years. Authorizes withheld amounts to be used for democracy assistance under this Act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting religious freedom.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that people retain the right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, and traditions on public property, including schools. Prohibits the United States or the states from establishing any official religion or requiring any person to join in prayer or religious activity.

Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird

Austria · National Council · 29 June 2005

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (832 d.B.): Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird und <br><br>über die Anträge <br><br>89/A(E) der Abgeordneten Theresia Haidlmayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Anerkennung der Österreichischen Gebärdensprache (ÖGS), <br><br>156/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Christine Lapp, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem die Gebärdensprache im Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz anerkannt wird, <br><br>431/A der Abgeordneten Theresia Haidlmayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem die Österreichische Gebärdensprache im Bundesverfassungsgesetz verankert wird <br><br>und <br><br>449/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dr. Franz-Joseph Huainigg, Dr. Helene Partik-Pablé, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Anerkennung der Österreichischen Gebärdensprache <br><br>sowie <br><br>über die Bürgerinitiative (5/BI) betreffend "Chancengleichheit gehörloser Menschen im österreichischen Bildungssystem" <br><br>und <br><br>über die Petition (11/PET) betreffend "Chancengleichheit gehörloser Menschen im österreichischen Bildungssystem" (inhaltlich gleich mit Bürgerinitiative Nr. 5), überreicht von den Abgeordneten Dr. Franz-Joseph Huainigg, Mag. Christine Lapp, Dr. Helene Partik-Pablé und Theresia Haidlmayr

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the display of the Ten Commandments in public buildings does not violate the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2005

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the display of the Ten Commandments in public buildings does not violate the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Voorstel van wet van de leden Voortman, Heijnen en Schouw houdende verklaring dat er grond bestaat een voorstel in overweging te nemen tot verandering in de Grondwet, strekkende tot opneming van bepalingen inzake het correctief referendum

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 28 June 2005

Voorstel van wet van de leden Voortman, Heijnen en Schouw houdende verklaring dat er grond bestaat een voorstel in overweging te nemen tot verandering in de Grondwet, strekkende tot opneming van bepalingen inzake het correctief referendum

revidierter Text der Internationalen Pflanzenschutzkonvention

Austria · National Council · 24 June 2005

Bericht des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft über die Regierungsvorlage (612 d.B.): Annahmeerklärung betreffend den revidierten Text der Internationalen Pflanzenschutzkonvention sowie revidierter Text der Internationalen Pflanzenschutzkonvention samt Anlage

Expressing the grave disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. that nullifies the protections afforded private property owners in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2005

Expresses disagreement with the majority opinion in Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. ( Kelo) and its holdings that effectively negate the public use requirement of the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that state and local governments: (1) should only execute the power of eminent domain for the public good; (2) must always justly compensate affected individuals in accordance with the Fifth Amendment; (3) should never use eminent domain to advantage one private party over another; and (4) should not construe Kelo as justification to abuse the power of eminent domain. Reserves to Congress the right to address through legislation any abuses of eminent domain by state and local government in light of Kelo .

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation should fully protect the freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered and unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) urge the Russian Federation to ensure full protection of freedoms for all religious communities and end the harassment of unregistered religious groups; (2) continue to raise concerns with the government of the Russian Federation over violations of religious freedom; and (3) urge the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief to raise with Russian Federation officials issues relating to freedom of religion.

THE EU CONSTITUTION AND U.S.-EU RELATIONS: THE RECENT REFERENDA IN FRANCE AND THE NETHERLANDS AND THE U.S.-EU SUMMIT

United States · United States House of Representatives · 22 June 2005

proposition de loi visant à inscrire d'office l'ensemble des citoyens français sur les listes électorales

France · Senate · 22 June 2005

proposition de loi instaurant pour le Maire, le Président de Conseil général et pour le Président de Conseil régional, une prestation de serment,

France · Senate · 22 June 2005

proposition de loi organique modifiant l'article 6 de l'ordonnance n° 58-1270 du 22 décembre 1958 portant loi organique relative au statut de la magistrature

France · Senate · 22 June 2005

proposition de loi constitutionnelle instaurant pour le Président de la République, pour le Président du Sénat et pour le Président de l'Assemblée nationale, une prestation de serment

France · Senate · 22 June 2005

27 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the EU constitution. [21834/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

27 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the EU constitution. [21834/05]

22 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of the European summit on 16 and 17 June 2005; if it is intended to proceed with the planned referendum on the EU constitution in view of the outcome of the summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20737/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

22 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of the European summit on 16 and 17 June 2005; if it is intended to proceed with the planned referendum on the EU constitution in view of the outcome of the summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20737/05]

7 Mr. Allen asked the Taoiseach if the resources available to the National Forum on Europe will be enhanced to take account of its remit in bringing information regarding the EU constitution to persons here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18586/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

7 Mr. Allen asked the Taoiseach if the resources available to the National Forum on Europe will be enhanced to take account of its remit in bringing information regarding the EU constitution to persons here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18586/05]

3 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he will bring forward proposals for a referendum on the EU constitution within the next year. [18088/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

3 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he will bring forward proposals for a referendum on the EU constitution within the next year. [18088/05]

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 10) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2005

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 10) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

124 Mr. Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has plans to amend the Constitution in order to include express rights for children. [20164/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2005

124 Mr. Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has plans to amend the Constitution in order to include express rights for children. [20164/05]

388 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the sort of European decisions and recommendations of the Council within the framework of permanent structured co-operation which will be covered under Article III-312.6 of the proposed EU constitution; if these European decisions will include military missions; if military missions are not covered; the articles in the EU constitution which preclude military missions being included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19589/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

388 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the sort of European decisions and recommendations of the Council within the framework of permanent structured co-operation which will be covered under Article III-312.6 of the proposed EU constitution; if these European decisions will include military missions; if military missions are not covered; the articles in the EU constitution which preclude military missions being included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19589/05]

387 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the meaning of the phrase more binding commitments to one another in this area with a view to the most demanding missions in Article 41.6 of the proposed EU constitution dealing with permanent structured co-operation; the form the term more binding commitments will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19588/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

387 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the meaning of the phrase more binding commitments to one another in this area with a view to the most demanding missions in Article 41.6 of the proposed EU constitution dealing with permanent structured co-operation; the form the term more binding commitments will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19588/05]

380 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement regarding the extent to which Ireland will participate in the European Union integrated rule of law mission for Iraq. [19127/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

380 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement regarding the extent to which Ireland will participate in the European Union integrated rule of law mission for Iraq. [19127/05]

378 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding France’s “No” vote in relation to the future of the EU; if there are any contingency plans made; if he was expecting such a decision; if France will follow Ireland’s lead and have a second vote in view of the fact that the result is awkward; if the European support for the EU is worsening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18983/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

378 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding France’s “No” vote in relation to the future of the EU; if there are any contingency plans made; if he was expecting such a decision; if France will follow Ireland’s lead and have a second vote in view of the fact that the result is awkward; if the European support for the EU is worsening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18983/05]