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Official Engagements. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the discussions he had with political figures in the United States regarding the position of undocumented Irish in that country; his assessment, in view of these discussions, of the prospects of them having their positions regularised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11860/08]

Official Engagements. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I join with the Taoiseach and Deputy Kenny in conveying to Senator Ted Kennedy the good wishes of the Labour Party in his battle to overcome his current illness. The questions being discussed relate to the former Taoiseach's visit to the United States and his meetings with President Bush and other American leaders. In his meetings with President Bush, did the former Taoiseach raise the...

Official Engagements. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Taoiseach stated, the Government relies on and accepts the diplomatic assurances it receives from the United States in respect of extraordinary rendition at Shannon. As the Taoiseach is aware, this is a position that was criticised not only by the Labour Party but also by bodies such as Amnesty International. What surprises me about the Taoiseach's response is, given that the...

Official Engagements. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: That would be fun. I would enjoy it. We will have the last laugh this time. Will the Taoiseach confirm that the shamrock was in a Waterford Crystal vase? Will it be in Waterford Crystal next year?

Official Engagements. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Will it be made in Ireland?

Northern Ireland Issues. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meeting with a Sinn Féin delegation on 10 March 2008. [11300/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his most recent contracts with the political parties in Northern Ireland. [11301/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his attendance at the investment conference in Northern Ireland on 8 May 2008 and his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown. [19446/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: What is the Taoiseach's assessment of the possibility and timetable for the devolution of policing and justice functions to Northern Ireland? What is his expectation in that regard? Has he received a communication from the Justice for the Forgotten group in respect of the Barron report and its wish for the tabling of an all-party motion in the House to give effect to and to promote the...

Northern Ireland Issues. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The report on the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. What are the plans for the establishment of the North-South parliamentary body, which was contained in the Agreement?

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: On 9 January last, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government established a committee to review the electoral boundaries for local elections. He gave that committee the requirement that it had to report before 20 June. Under the terms of reference he gave to the committee, it is quite clear there will be quite significant changes in electoral boundaries for the local...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: That is the problem. The problem has been that in the past, local election boundaries have been kept under wraps until the very last moment. A committee has been established to deal with this. It is a new procedure under the Local Government Act 2001. I am asking for an assurance that when the report is received by the Minister, it will be published and made available straightaway. There...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: As I understand it, this is procedure which is relatively new. I think it comes under the Local Government Act 2001. I do not think we have been around this track before. I understand that it is the first review of local government boundaries since 1998 so there is no normal way. This is not something that comes up every year but is a one-off report that looks at the populations involved....

Written Answers — Investigations into Garda Activities: Investigations into Garda Activities (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received any of the outstanding reports from the Morris tribunal; if not, when he expects to receive them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21076/08]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (28 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors regarding proposals from the Commissioner that certain uniformed gardaí would be required to carry firearms in their Garda vehicles as part of the new regional response units planned for around the...

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to raise two matters. The first relates to the promised legislation on agency workers and refers to the Bill published by the Labour Party on this matter. The British Government has reached agreement with the British Trades Union Congress and with the Confederation of British Industry on a regime governing agency workers in the United Kingdom. The terms of this agreement appear to...

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The second matter is the report of the Morris tribunal. Previously, I asked for a debate in the House on this report. We were told the Government wanted to await the publication of the two further reports from the tribunal which the Tánaiste stated were imminent when I asked her on 8 May and which I now understand will be published in the middle of June. I am concerned that the debate in...

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Briefly——

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister replied that the legislation will be published this session. What is the status of the Government's objection to the European Union directive? The Governments of Ireland and Hungary are holding up this directive. The British Government has reached agreement with trade unions and industry and is withdrawing its objection. As I understand it, a meeting of the employment Council...

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It is promised.