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Official Engagements (11 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Given the relative success of our own peace process and the awful plight of people now in the Middle East, if the Taoiseach were to visit Palestine and Israel it would be a very good signal, especially a visit to Gaza. I was there myself and I know Deputy Micheál Martin in his capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs was there and I commended him on that. What he did was courageous. I was...

Official Engagements (11 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: What about the question I put on the absence of poverty reduction from the Government programme or plan?

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (11 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to the ground rents that are paid by the Office of Public Works, if he will provide a breakdown of the total cost of this annually and a breakdown of the amount the ground rents are for each property. [10885/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (11 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to the 50 properties on which the Office of Public Works pays ground rents, the persons to whom the ground rents are payable. [10898/11]

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Tá mé an-sásta é sin a chloisint. Does the Taoiseach agree that the complete normalisation of relationships between Ireland and Britain and the independence of this nation, as opposed to the State, can only be fully achieved by bringing to an end partition and reuniting the people and the country? Does he accept that the Good Friday Agreement provides a democratic and peaceful path to...

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: I agree with the Taoiseach that there are many difficult legacy issues arising from the conflict and that the light must be shone on all of them, including the actions of and killings by republicans. I seek the same clarity from the Government on all of these incidents and ask that they be dealt with in an equal and inclusive way. Rather than us playing politics on the issue, does the...

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Could I speak again briefly as it is such an important issue?

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Just one sentence, please.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: There are reports that the joint labour committee wage agreement was discussed by the Cabinet. Given the impact any decisions may have on the 300,000 low paid workers affected by it, is it intended to bring forward legislation? If so, when will it be published? What changes to terms and conditions will be contained in the agreement?

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 51: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a review of the current income thresholds in respect of applicants for social housing. [11516/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 52: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the suggestion that property in the control of the National Asset Management Agency be used in part to house those who remain on the waiting lists of local authorities or in housing unfit for habitation. [11515/11]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 348: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the recommendations of the Task Force on Active Citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11458/11]

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: It is interesting that while Greece and Portugal are having issues associated with their economic distress dealt with at European level, the Government has not even managed to get Irish issues on the agenda. Tá ceist agam faoi ard-bhaincéirí. An bhliain seo caite, dúirt urlabhraí Fhine Gael, an Teachta Richard Bruton, nár chóir dos na hard-bhaincéirí an méid airgid a mhol Rialtas...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: I again voice my frustration. I did not use the words "a formal request" but "a request". I agree entirely that ordinary staff in the banks are taking the brunt of public anger, although they do not deserve it. However, the Taoiseach has not ruled out a breach of the cap. The problem is not just that people are angry with the bankers, but that they are also angry at the failure of the...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: I am asking the Taoiseach directly whether he will rule out increases. He said – I do not want to put words into his mouth, although he often puts them into mine – he would need to be persuaded or convinced. He needs to say "No," that he will not countenance any increase that would bring a salary above €500,000, a huge salary for anybody to take home. It is regarded as indecent by...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Yes.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Is that a response to my question?

Order of Business (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: We continue to pay ground rent to absentee English landlords. This includes ground rent on the National Library and on Government Buildings, where the Taoiseach will meet the English Queen and the British Prime Minister. What plans does the Government have to introduce legislation to end this practice?

Order of Business (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: I hope the Taoiseach will promise legislation.

Order of Business (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Does the Taoiseach think it is acceptable that we should paying ground rent for Government Buildings?