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Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: It was discussed.

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will place in the Library of the Houses of the Oireachtas all copies of agreements he has concluded with individual Members of Dáil Éireann, arising from his election as Taoiseach; if costings have been done for such agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20161/07]

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the procedures in place within his Department for providing special assistance to certain Members of Dáil Éireann; the Members to whom this assistance is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20162/07]

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: That is the case already.

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: That was giving him nothing.

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: It was giving him nothing.

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Finian McGrath is still hovering around the perimeter of the House. Is there a documented agreement with Deputy Finian McGrath which he has signed, an exchange of correspondence or a written record of whatever he claims he agreed with the Taoiseach in return for his continuing and loyal support for the Government? Will the Taoiseach tell us whether he has agreed anything with Deputy...

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Every Deputy is entitled to seek to advance whatever issue or agenda he or she has, and Government is entitled to agree or disagree to pursue that. We are, however, dealing with something more than just in the nature of a political agreement. The Taoiseach has defended keeping this agreement secret on the grounds that it constituted a political understanding between him and Deputy Finian...

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: The Ceann Comhairle is also responsible for the wall in south Kerry.

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: This has been a useful exchange because Members are beginning to discern what the Taoiseach has agreed with the Independent Members. In the case of Deputy Beverly Flynn, it is clear that her return to Fianna Fáil was agreed. In the case of Deputy Lowry, the agreement involved some form of political rehabilitation. As for Deputy Healy-Rae, he has been around for a long time and I am sure...

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: However, it bothers me that the Taoiseach appears to have taken Deputy Finian McGrath for a ride. He does not appear to have got anything of substance in the distribution of largesse last week.

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Today, the Taoiseach has told Members that he has not received anything that was not already contained in the programme for Government or the national development plan. In such circumstances, the enthusiasm with which he supports the Government is——

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: —— difficult to understand.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach the responsibilities of the Ministers of State at his Department; if powers and functions have been formally delegated to each such Minister of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20163/07]

Ministerial Responsibilities. (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I have two questions in respect of the Minister of State, Deputy Roche. As for his responsibilities as Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, has he responsibilities other than those pertaining to European affairs? What functions have been delegated formally by the Taoiseach to the Minister of State, Deputy Roche?

Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: There is just one issue I want to raise. Among the documents laid before the Dáil today is the report to the Minister for Transport on the circumstances surrounding the Aer Lingus decision on the Shannon-Heathrow link. Does the Taoiseach intend to provide time to have that report discussed in the House?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he proposes to raise the rate of the living alone allowance; his policy in relation to the future development of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26271/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the time-frame envisaged for completion of the public consultation on pension reform and acting on any policy proposals that emerge. [26270/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason she has not provided funding to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin to enable the school employ a physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy to the children who attend this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26494/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the development of a business park in the Ardara area of County Donegal. [26620/07]