Rule of law

Fremdenrechtspaket 2005

Austria · National Council · 11 May 2005

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) <br><br><br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird, ein Asylgesetz 2005, ein Fremdenpolizeigesetz 2005 und ein Niederlassungs- und Aufenthaltsgesetz erlassen, 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 sowie das Fremdengesetz 1997 aufgehoben wird (Fremdenrechtspaket 2005)

proposition de loi organique tendant à préciser les obligations d'impartialité des membres du Conseil constitutionnel,

France · Senate · 11 May 2005

Urging the withdrawal of all Syrian forces from Lebanon, support for free and fair democratic elections in Lebanon, and the development of democratic institutions and safeguards to foster sovereign democratic rule in Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2005

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Syria should complete its withdrawal of all remaining intelligence and security forces from Lebanon in accordance with United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 1559; (2) Lebanon should hold free elections in May 2005; and (3) the United States should aid the Lebanese people to restore the rule of law. States that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support free elections in Lebanon by encouraging international election assistance; (2) urge the development of democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule in Lebanon; and (3) call for the immediate release of all political prisoners and detainees held in Lebanese and Syrian prisons.

proposition de loi modifiant les articles L. 338 et L. 338-1 et instituant un article L. 338-2 du Code électoral concernant la mise en place d'un nouveau mode de scrutin pour les élections régionales

France · Senate · 10 May 2005

112 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism whether the reply to Question No. 59 of 1 December 2004 was correct in view of the fact that the Joint Committee on the Constitution has stated that, in its view, there would be no constitutional problem with legislation providing for better access to the countryside. [14956/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2005

112 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism whether the reply to Question No. 59 of 1 December 2004 was correct in view of the fact that the Joint Committee on the Constitution has stated that, in its view, there would be no constitutional problem with legislation providing for better access to the countryside. [14956/05]

Abkommen Österreich Kroatien über die gegenseitige Hilfeleistung bei Katastrophen oder schweren Unglücksfällen

Austria · National Council · 6 May 2005

Bericht des Außenpolitischen Ausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (807 d.B.): Abkommen zwischen der Republik Österreich und der Republik Kroatien über die gegenseitige Hilfeleistung bei Katastrophen oder schweren Unglücksfällen

Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz hinsichtlich des Schulwesens geändert wird

Austria · National Council · 6 May 2005

Bericht des Unterrichtsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (847 d.B.): Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz hinsichtlich des Schulwesens geändert wird <br><br>und <br><br>über den Antrag 531/A der Abgeordneten Werner Amon, MBA, Mag. Dr. Magda Bleckmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz hinsichtlich des Schulwesens geändert wird

Kartellgesetz 2005 - KartG 2005

Austria · National Council · 6 May 2005

Bundesgesetz gegen Kartelle und andere Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen (Kartellgesetz 2005 - KartG 2005)

proposition de loi tendant à accroître la place des femmes dans le collège électoral des sénateurs

France · Senate · 4 May 2005

Expressing the sense of Congress that the continued participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of 8 nations should be conditioned on the Russian Government voluntarily accepting and adhering to the norms and standards of democracy.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) the Russian Federation's compliance with the minimum standards of democratic governance and rule of law characteristic of Group of 8 (G8) member countries; (2) conditioning participation by the Russian Federation in the G8 on acceptance of, and adherence to, the democratic standards and principles adhered to by the other G8 nations; and (3) steps to suspend Russian Federation participation until the President determines and reports to Congress that the Russian Government is committed to respecting and upholding these democratic principles.

Vertrag über eine Verfassung für Europa

Austria · National Council · 29 April 2005

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (851 d.B.): Vertrag über eine Verfassung für Europa samt Protokolle, Anhänge und Schlussakte

38 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of projects which have been allocated funding under the Communicating Europe initiative in 2004 and 2005; the amount allocated to each of these programmes in 2004 and 2005; the number of these projects which are aimed at increasing understanding and awareness of the European constitution; the success of these projects in raising public awareness of the European constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13686/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

38 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of projects which have been allocated funding under the Communicating Europe initiative in 2004 and 2005; the amount allocated to each of these programmes in 2004 and 2005; the number of these projects which are aimed at increasing understanding and awareness of the European constitution; the success of these projects in raising public awareness of the European constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13686/05]

89 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when his Department will publish the necessary legislation to enable the referendum on the EU constitution to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13504/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

89 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when his Department will publish the necessary legislation to enable the referendum on the EU constitution to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13504/05]

86 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the date of the referendum on the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13503/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

86 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the date of the referendum on the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13503/05]

76 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the White Paper on the new EU constitution will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13680/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

76 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the White Paper on the new EU constitution will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13680/05]

55 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the proposed amendments to Article 29o of the Constitution to allow the State to ratify the EU constitution will be published; if there will be any provision in the amendment for Ireland to join closer defence co-operation in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13675/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

55 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the proposed amendments to Article 29o of the Constitution to allow the State to ratify the EU constitution will be published; if there will be any provision in the amendment for Ireland to join closer defence co-operation in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13675/05]

17 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps being taken to enhance public knowledge of the new EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13513/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

17 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps being taken to enhance public knowledge of the new EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13513/05]

8 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has held discussions with his counterparts in other countries in which referenda on the EU constitution will take place regarding their approach to informing the public on the content of the document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13514/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

8 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has held discussions with his counterparts in other countries in which referenda on the EU constitution will take place regarding their approach to informing the public on the content of the document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13514/05]

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deny United States citizenship to individuals born in the United States to parents who are neither United States citizens nor persons who owe permanent allegiance to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2005

Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born to a mother and father, neither of whom is a citizen of the United States nor a person who owes permanent allegiance to the United States, shall not be a citizen of the United States or of any State solely by reason of U.S. birth.

Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird

Austria · National Council · 27 April 2005

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG) geändert wird <i>(Wahl des Vorsitzenden des Bundesrates)</i> <br><br>Titeländerung:<br><br>Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird

proposition de résolution tendant à créer une commission d'enquête sur les atteintes au devoir de réserve des membres du Conseil constitutionnel et sur leurs conséquences quant à l'impartialité des décisions rendues

France · Senate · 27 April 2005

proposition de loi tendant à modifier le mode d'élection des conseillers municipaux dans les communes de 2 500 à 3 499 habitants

France · Senate · 27 April 2005

Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2005

Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to replace the term "navigable waters," throughout the Act, with the term "waters of the United States," defined to mean all waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide, the territorial seas, and all interstate and intrastate waters and their tributaries, including lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, natural ponds, and all impoundments of the foregoing, to the fullest extent that these waters, or activities affecting them, are subject to the legislative power of Congress under the Constitution.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States.

projet de loi modifiant la loi n° 82-471 du 7 juin 1982 relative à l'Assemblée des Français de l'étranger

France · Senate · 20 April 2005

projet de loi organique modifiant la loi organique n° 76-97 du 31 janvier 1976 sur le vote des Français établis hors de France pour l'élection du Président de la République

France · Senate · 20 April 2005

199 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the event of a French vote against the proposed EU constitutional treaty on 29 May 2005, the Government will demand that the French electorate vote again until it produces a “Yes” vote. [12471/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

199 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the event of a French vote against the proposed EU constitutional treaty on 29 May 2005, the Government will demand that the French electorate vote again until it produces a “Yes” vote. [12471/05]

198 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the referendum on the proposed EU constitutional treaty will not take place in 2005 and will take place in 2006. [12470/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

198 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the referendum on the proposed EU constitutional treaty will not take place in 2005 and will take place in 2006. [12470/05]

197 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will not put the EU constitutional treaty to another referendum vote if the Irish people vote against it. [12469/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

197 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will not put the EU constitutional treaty to another referendum vote if the Irish people vote against it. [12469/05]

196 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the choice the Government will make if it must choose between passing the EU constitution and maintaining the unanimity requirement on taxation matters in the event of a French “No” vote on 29 May 2005. [12467/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

196 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the choice the Government will make if it must choose between passing the EU constitution and maintaining the unanimity requirement on taxation matters in the event of a French “No” vote on 29 May 2005. [12467/05]

98 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that there are sufficient legal safeguards in place to ensure the right of all employees to be represented by a trade union; if he intends to legislate for collective bargaining arrangements in accordance with the principles of the ILO and enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and the proposed EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12087/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

98 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that there are sufficient legal safeguards in place to ensure the right of all employees to be represented by a trade union; if he intends to legislate for collective bargaining arrangements in accordance with the principles of the ILO and enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and the proposed EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12087/05]

Versorgungsrechts-Änderungsgesetz 2004 - VRÄG 2004

Austria · National Council · 19 April 2005

Bericht des Ausschusses für Arbeit und Soziales über die Regierungsvorlage (671 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Verbrechensopfergesetz, das Impfschadengesetz, das Heeresversorgungsgesetz, das Kriegsopferversorgungsgesetz 1957, das Opferfürsorgegesetz, das Bundesberufungskommissionsgesetz und das Kriegsgefangenenentschädigungsgesetz geändert werden (Versorgungsrechts-Änderungsgesetz 2004 - VRÄG 2004)

proposition de résolution tendant à actualiser le Règlement du Sénat

France · Senate · 19 April 2005

125 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to calls from a lone parents organisation, One Family, for recognition for lone families under the Constitution; his views in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11849/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 April 2005

125 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to calls from a lone parents organisation, One Family, for recognition for lone families under the Constitution; his views in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11849/05]

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should play a leading role in the drafting and adoption of a thematic United Nations convention that affirms the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should play a leading role in the drafting and adoption of a thematic United Nations (UN) convention that affirms the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities that is consistent with the spirit of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the U.S. Constitution, and other rights enjoyed by U.S. citizens with disabilities, promotes inclusion of persons with disabilities as foundational requirements for any free society, and provides protections that are at least as strong as the rights recognized under international human rights law for other vulnerable populations; and (2) the U.S. delegation to the UN Ad Hoc Committee meetings should include individuals with disabilities who are recognized leaders in the U.S. disability rights movement.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to marriage.

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman.

Borrower's Bill of Rights Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

Borrower's Bill of Rights Act - Amends Federal law to create the position of Assistant Secretary for Financial Education in the Department of the Treasury. Amends the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to direct such Secretary to establish a two-year financial literacy pilot program for middle and high school students. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to require that mandatory disclosures governing a consumer credit transaction be simple, easy to understand, and in a language understood by the consumer. Amends the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 to repeal the preemption of state mortgage usury laws. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Federal Credit Union Act to provide that the constitution or the laws of any state expressly limiting the rate or amount of interest, discount points, finance charges, or other charges shall apply to all depository institutions and credit unions, respectively, that are located in, have any branch in, or do business in such state with respect to customers which reside in or are located in such state. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to: (1) prohibit &quot;flipping&quot; practices and mandatory arbitration; (2) lower the interest rate threshold for high-cost mortgages; and (3) require creditors to receive certification that a consumer has successfully completed pre-loan counseling before extending the consumer credit under a high-cost mortgage. Sets limits governing rollovers or refinancing of payday loans with the same creditor. Amends the Federal bankruptcy code to: (1) include within the fourth order of priority of claims against the estate the rights or interests in debtor's equity securities that are held in a pension plan; (2) increase the employee earnings and benefits included within such fourth order of priority; and (3) exempt such employee pension benefits from subordination agreement constraints.

American Justice for Americans Citizens Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

American Justice for Americans [sic] Citizens Act - Prohibits the Supreme Court and other Federal courts, in the purported exercise of judicial power to interpret and apply the Constitution, from employing the constitution, laws, administrative rules, executive orders, directives, policies, or judicial decisions of any international organization or foreign state, except for English constitutional and common law or other sources of law relied upon by the framers of the Constitution.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 35 years, to be eligible to hold the offices of President and Vice President.

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Makes a person who has been a citizen of the United States for at least 35 years and who has been a resident within the United States for at least 14 years eligible to hold the office of President or Vice President.

Directing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for the display of the Ten Commandments in the chamber of the House of Representatives if the Supreme Court of the United States rules against religious freedom by holding that the display of the Ten Commandments in public places by State and local governments constitutes a violation of the establishment clause of the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for the display of the Ten Commandments in the House chamber if the Supreme Court holds in specified pending cases that the display of the Ten Commandments in public places by State and local governments violates the First Amendment.

Supporting the rights of individuals to make medical decisions as guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution and encouraging all Americans to set forth their wishes in living wills that designate health care surrogates and in other advance directives.

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

Reaffirms the rights of individuals to make medical decisions as guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Urges all Americans to: (1) set forth their health care wishes in living wills that designate health care surrogates or in other advance directives; and (2) talk to their families about preferences for medical treatment in the event they are incapable of making informed health care decisions.

proposition de résolution modifiant le Réglement du Sénat pour la mise en oeuvre de la loi organique n° 2001-692 du 1er août 2001 relative aux lois de finances

France · Senate · 13 April 2005

272 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has approved or appraised income limits in respect of eligibility for housing loans under SDA or shared ownership and rehousing directly by the local authority; if any provision has been made in such income limits in respect of non-earning adult or child dependents or if such income limits are applicable regardless of family size and, if so, the way in which this is deemed to be in keeping with the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11364/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 2005

272 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has approved or appraised income limits in respect of eligibility for housing loans under SDA or shared ownership and rehousing directly by the local authority; if any provision has been made in such income limits in respect of non-earning adult or child dependents or if such income limits are applicable regardless of family size and, if so, the way in which this is deemed to be in keeping with the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11364/05]

140 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action that has been taken or that he plans to take following the report of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution on the cost of building land; the specific measures that have been implemented arising from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11063/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 2005

140 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action that has been taken or that he plans to take following the report of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution on the cost of building land; the specific measures that have been implemented arising from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11063/05]

78 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the Law Reform Committee of the law society’s view that positive discrimination in terms of one-off housing is in some cases in breach of the Constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights and EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11022/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 April 2005

78 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the Law Reform Committee of the law society’s view that positive discrimination in terms of one-off housing is in some cases in breach of the Constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights and EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11022/05]

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person born in the United States will be a United States citizen unless a parent is a United States citizen, or is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, at the time of the birth.

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 2005

Constitutional Amendment - States that no person born in the United States shall be a citizen of the United States, or of any State, on account of birth in the United States unless the mother or father of the person is a citizen of the United States, or is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, at the time of the birth.

1051 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the decision by the European Parliament’s budgetary committee to spend €8 million on a biased pro-EU constitution campaign is consistent with the Referendum Act 2001; the restrictions imposed on such a campaign by the Act. [9881/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 April 2005

1051 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the decision by the European Parliament’s budgetary committee to spend €8 million on a biased pro-EU constitution campaign is consistent with the Referendum Act 2001; the restrictions imposed on such a campaign by the Act. [9881/05]

430 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that the handing over to a private company (details supplied) of the responsibility for the health and safety of residents of Rossport in north County Mayo, who are being forced to live perilously close to an unprecedented high-pressure gas pipeline, does not constitute a derogation of sovereignty and therefore is not repugnant to the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10972/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 April 2005

430 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that the handing over to a private company (details supplied) of the responsibility for the health and safety of residents of Rossport in north County Mayo, who are being forced to live perilously close to an unprecedented high-pressure gas pipeline, does not constitute a derogation of sovereignty and therefore is not repugnant to the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10972/05]

3 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the progress with regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4634/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 April 2005

3 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the progress with regard to the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4634/05]