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Communications Unit. (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Why not, if it is not political?

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: It gives me no pleasure to speak to the motion. I entered politics and sought election to this House because I hold firm convictions about the type of country I want Ireland to be. I have many political differences with the Taoiseach and his party because I have a different view of what Irish society can be. I would far rather debate those matters of policy and principle than conduct and...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: It is an interesting view of history. The Taoiseach's predecessor, former Deputy Albert Reynolds, resigned when Labour pulled out of government. By the looks of things I am not sure that such a set of circumstances is likely to present in the foreseeable future in this Government. Mr. Reynolds's predecessor, Mr. Haughey, resigned when former Deputy Reynolds and others, some of whom are...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Duty is never without cost. However, members of the Green Party, of the Progressive Democrats and indeed of Fianna Fáil——

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, should know that the clowns are not allowed out during the high-wire act.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Members of the Green Party, of the Progressive Democrats and of Fianna Fáil have a duty to ensure that the country has a Taoiseach in whom this House and the people can have confidence, and whom they believe. This is an important decision for the House and I hope that if not Fianna Fáil, at least the Green Party, the Progressive Democrats and the Independents who support the Government...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Not great. The Minister has done better.

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the recent statement from the acting director of the Combat Poverty Agency that the provision of quality public services is crucial to the tackling of poverty; the steps he will take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20709/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the recent annual report of the Combat Poverty Agency and particularly the finding that Ireland has the third highest level of child poverty in the EU; the steps he will take to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20708/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on aligning the medical card income guidelines with social welfare budget increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20842/07]

Written Answers — National Parks and Wildlife Service: National Parks and Wildlife Service (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 1091: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the results of a national hare survey are available; and if the findings point to a further decrease in the size of the hare population or to a healthier and resurgent hare population bearing in mind that Ireland's red data book on vertebrates lists the hare as one of a number of species under threat...

Written Answers — National Parks and Wildlife Service: National Parks and Wildlife Service (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 1092: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will impose a suspension on coursing activities in the event that the hare survey indicates either a significant national decline in hare numbers or widespread localised disappearance of the species. [19827/07]

Written Answers — National Parks and Wildlife Service: National Parks and Wildlife Service (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 1093: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the fact that the stags hunted by a hunt (details supplied) in County Meath are farmed domesticated deer, and therefore not wild, he will withhold the issuing of a licence in 2007 under the Wildlife Act 1976 permitting stag hunting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19828/07]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 1095: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consideration he has given to the problem of house alarms which are not being turned off and are causing noise and nuisance to neighbours; if he will introduce legislation or regulations governing house alarms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19900/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (26 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 1139: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of legislation to deal with anti-social or disruptive behaviour by tenants in private housing estates, along the lines of the powers contained in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, in view of growing problems in private estates; and if he will make a statement on...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I did not hear the Tánaiste's answer to Deputy Stagg's question.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Why not? It is only a matter of half an hour.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I too join the Tánaiste and Deputy Kenny in extending sympathy to the Murray and O'Shaughnessy families on their tragic loss yesterday. When the period of grieving is over, the House might usefully return to the Farrell Grant Sparks report on the organisation of the fire service which was published in 2002. Among its recommendations was the establishment of a national fire authority which...

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: He is writing his article for the Sunday Independent.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: They should stand with their people.