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Freedom of Information. (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information applications received in his Department during 2007; the way these figures compare with the same period in each year since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36122/07]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach his plans for official visits abroad during 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36118/07]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his recent visit to South Africa. [36119/07]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his discussions with President Mbeki, during his recent visit to South Africa. [1480/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his recent visit to Tanzania. [1481/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 18: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his discussions with President Jakaya Kikwete during his recent visit to Tanzania. [1906/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 19: To ask the Taoiseach the work programme for the National Forum of Europe for 2008; the role the Forum will play in the provision of information on the Lisbon reform treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4654/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 20: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received an agenda for the March 2008 EU summit; the Government's priorities for the summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4655/08]

Agency Workers: Motion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: In concluding this debate I thank my colleague, Deputy Willie Penrose, for proposing the motion and Deputy Arthur Morgan for seconding it. I also thank his Sinn Féin colleagues for co-signing the motion with the Labour Party. I thank all the Members who contributed to the debate in which, it is fair to say, there has been broad agreement on the necessity for legislation to protect the...

Agency Workers: Motion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: With that caution in mind, the Labour Party intends to progress this issue somewhat further. I am disappointed the Government is insisting on amending the motion because, given the degree of agreement in the contributions made, including by Ministers and members of the Government parties, I thought this was an occasion when the Government might have accepted the motion. If the Government...

Written Answers — Salary Scales: Salary Scales (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made towards the establishment of a separate salary scale for primary school principals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6073/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants employed in primary schools on 31 January 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6074/08]

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: There is social partnership, the Labour Court, the Labour Relations Commission, the national implementation body, industrial relations mediators and consultants. With that extensive industrial relations machinery in the State I do not understand how we end up with a threatened strike that will close down our airports next week. Will the Tánaiste and the relevant Minister do what is...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Why does the Tánaiste not accept them all?

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Is that the position of the Government? I understand from the Tánaiste's reply to me and Deputy Burton that the principal recommendations of the Standards in Public Office Commission of last July include that the commission would be empowered to initiate its own inquiries rather than having to wait for a complaint to be made before carrying out an investigation. Is that the position of the...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I am asking about the position of the Government.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Has the Government agreed this?

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I am quite clear on what the Tánaiste believes.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I only want to know has the Government agreed that.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: He was being very loyal.