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Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Taoiseach for the very fine compliment.

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach is an expert this morning.

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: When the Taoiseach was in reflective mood responding to Deputy Ó Caoláin, he talked about the value of the committee system and the very valuable work that is done on legislation in committees. I agree with him about that. However, there is legislation which the Government stated it wished to have enacted before the end of the year, namely, the Bill to take the medical card from...

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Perhaps the Taoiseach wants to answer it.

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach wants to get out of here.

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Does the €75,000 limit refer to an individual or to a couple?

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: When will the Bill be published?

National Economic and Social Forum. (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach when he expects to receive the next report from the National Economic and Social Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32383/08]

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I agree with Deputy Kenny on the necessity for briefing on the issue of the Government's response at the European Council in respect of the Lisbon treaty. I attended a meeting this week of leaders of Labour and Social Democratic Parties throughout the 27 member states, including a number of Heads of Government. There was some speculation as to what the elements of the Taoiseach's response...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: With respect, the tribunal was established by the House. It has been suggested to me that one Department, the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, issued an initial statement on Friday night stating that the Government had rejected the findings of the tribunal. It would be remarkable for such a statement to have been issued, particularly since the tribunal has not yet...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I want to ask the Tánaiste——

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not want to get into a procedural row, but this is a matter that is proper to the House and, with respect, appropriate to the Order of Business. The tribunal was established by the House and reports to it. There are rumours all over the place about what is or is not in the report and what the Government's reaction will be. Has the Government or any individual Minister received the...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Do I take it from that reply that the Tánaiste is saying no Minister has seen a copy of the draft report? Is that what I understand her to be telling the House?

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the timeframe for payments to 11,000 farmers under REP scheme four; if payment will be made to those farmers before Christmas 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43971/08]

Written Answers — Environmental Protection: Environmental Protection (3 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the deadline for the spreading of slurry and farmyard manure in view of the wet weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43970/08]

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Labour Party is also opposed to the guillotine on this Bill. As I understand it, amendment No. 11 of a total of 45 amendments has been reached on Report Stage. As there are many critical issues which affect people on social welfare, I do not believe the Bill should be guillotined.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I am somewhat surprised by the Tánaiste's ambiguous reply to Deputy Kenny on the issue of the national pay agreement. I understood that the Tánaiste, in her capacity as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, was the lead Minister in respect of industrial relations and therefore her response is all the more surprising.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It appears the Government does not know whether it is talking to the social partners at all or if it is so doing, what it is talking to them about.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: This is supposed to be Deputy Kelleher's job. Are you talking to the social partners?

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: This is what you are for Billy.