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Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I will raise only one matter on the Order of Business. In the previous Dáil the Labour Party, through Deputy Howlin, introduced a Bill to provide for civil unions or civil partnerships. The Bill was deemed to have passed Second Stage but the six month run on it elapsed during the general election period. A motion tabled by my party in the House last October to have the Bill referred to...

Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: May I have some indication as to when the Bill might be published?

Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The indication given by the Government when my party's Bill was voted down last year was that the heads of a Bill would be published by the end of March. While they appear to have been circulated to Government, we are entitled to hear what type of timescale the Government has for the production of the Bill. The Labour Party can reintroduce its Bill if the Taoiseach wishes. The Government...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 142: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the specific date for the publication of the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill due to be brought before the House this term. [20779/08]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 145: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to implement the recommendation of the Task Force on Active Citizenship to introduce a national active citizenship theme culminating in a national active citizenship week. [20555/08]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 146: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to implement the recommendation of the Task Force on Active Citizenship to introduce a national presidential citizen awards to recognise outstanding contributions made by individuals to society here. [20556/08]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 147: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to implement the recommendation of the Task Force on Active Citizenship to undertake an audit of existing community facilities to identify gaps and opportunities for improved use of existing facilities. [20557/08]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 148: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to implement the recommendation of the Task Force on Active Citizenship to identify the way better use can be made of schools at evening and weekends to act as community hubs. [20558/08]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 149: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to implement the recommendation of the Task Force on Active Citizenship to introduce a formal citizenship ceremony. [20559/08]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 150: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to implement the recommendation of the Task Force on Active Citizenship to strengthen further the relationship between Government and community and voluntary organisations. [20560/08]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 151: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to implement the recommendation of the Task Force on Active Citizenship to develop a system of academic accreditation in recognition of volunteering skills. [20561/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Finance if there are plans to increase and upgrade telecommunications equipment which is attached to the telecommunications mast at Shankill Garda Station; the discussions the Office of Public Works has had with telecommunications operators regarding this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20995/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (27 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance if the EU has imposed fines or penalties on Ireland for non-compliance with EU laws on tendering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21004/08]

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It is now virtually impossible to pick up a newspaper or listen to a news bulletin without learning of a further crisis in the health service. Last week, we had the story of failures in X-ray services in the north east. Last Monday night, a "Prime Time Investigates" programme showed the dilapidation of our health service, including the case of an elderly woman trying to cope with caring for...

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: If one takes 100 people who are working in a hospital out of it, one will affect the service the hospital provides.

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: When parents show up in Crumlin hospital with a sick child, they will not want to hear about service planning, budgetary discipline, the millions of euro allocated in this or that year or which Administration introduced what legislation. They will want to have their child attended to and cared for. If there are 100 fewer staff in the hospital, this will be less likely and it will be more...

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It is gobbledegook to patients. It is gobbledegook to a parent who comes into a hospital with a sick child but is told that the child cannot receive any service. The Taoiseach must sort this out and reform the HSE so that we do not end up in a situation where different hospitals or services are not functioning from one week to the next. It is long past time to sort out the mess in the...

Official Engagements. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his visit to the United States over the St. Patrick's Day period 2008. [10895/08]

Official Engagements. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the main issues discussed at his meeting with President Bush in Washington on St. Patrick's Day 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11858/08]

Official Engagements. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his meetings and discussions with political leaders during his visit to the United States. [11859/08]