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Departmental Agencies. (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: He might like to share that information. There is much speculation about these bodies. I simply asked him the Government's view on it.

Appointments to State Boards. (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the persons appointed to State boards or agencies operating under the aegis of his Department since 2 April 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24713/08]

Appointments to State Boards. (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Does the Taoiseach agree with the statement made by the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, who said there is a need to clean-up the process by which people are appointed to public office and that there is a need to end the possibility of putting friends in high places? Will the Bill which the Green Party brought before the House last March 12 months, which the Labour Party supported, the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Since our last Leaders' Questions last Wednesday, there have been a number of significant developments in the economy. Disturbing and bad Exchequer figures have been published and, today, the ESRI's quarterly review was published. It told us the country will be in recession this and next year to a higher degree than previously predicted. The review also predicts that unemployment will rise...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: All of that is an "as you were". It is a recitation of the measures, schemes and steps already in place. What those who have been losing their jobs, many of whom the Taoiseach and I meet, are asking is when are they likely to find work and what steps is the Government taking to source and encourage new employment for them. They are wondering for how long they will be out of work. They...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Bhí deis agam cheana cúpla focal a rá anseo faoi Shéamus Ó Braonáin, díreach i ndiaidh a bháis. Is mian liom ómós a thabhairt dó arís, go háirithe os rud é go bhfuil a bhean chéile agus a chlann i láthair inniu. Séamus Brennan was a hugely significant figure in Irish politics. He first emerged on the political scene when Jack Lynch had the courage to appoint such a young...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: When the legislation was debated last week, the Minister for Finance informed Members that the scheme would be brought before the House this week. It appears from the Taoiseach's reply that matters are beginning to drift. When does the Taoiseach expect the scheme to be finalised and brought before the House? Have any of the financial institutions concerned been involved in the discussions...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (7 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants available through his Department for rural lighting in view of the importance of such lighting and the safety factor that such lights provide in rural communities. [33510/08]

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It is a week since emergency legislation was introduced to provide a State guarantee for the banks. Last week, we were told the Government would introduce a scheme this week to set down the conditions under which the guarantee was being provided. Yesterday, the Taoiseach told us the scheme is not yet finalised. From what we hear, it may be next week before we see the terms of the scheme....

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: First, the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the United Kingdom announced conditions attaching to the British package that have not been attached to the Irish package. I note the British proposals include conditions relating to taking an equity share in banks, to restricting payment of dividends and putting restrictions on the reward and remuneration packages of top executives of banks, all of...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: What is the state of the Central Bank's knowledge about trading activity in this form of debt in the weeks leading up to the Government's decision to provide the guarantee? This is a specific question. If something goes wrong, ironically this high risk stuff will be the first charge on the Irish taxpayer. As the taxpayer now is providing a guarantee for the banks, Members are entitled to...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Why was this included?

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Why?

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach when the next meeting of the British-Irish Council will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29619/08]

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his attendance at the meeting of the British-Irish Council on 26 September 2008. [31952/08]

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: In the context of the British-Irish Council, what is the Taoiseach's state of knowledge about the current operation of the Northern Ireland Executive? We know the Executive has not met since June and that its working arrangements do not appear to be particularly good.

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Was the issue of the Northern Ireland Executive discussed at the British-Irish Council meeting?

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Was the issue of Sellafield or the United Kingdom's plans to ramp up its production of nuclear energy discussed at the British-Irish Council?

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It was not raised by the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan.

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: That is surprising.