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Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I support Deputy Kenny's point that this Bill should not be guillotined. In fact, this Bill should not be before the House at all. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan will deal with that when we address its content. This is the Bill to provide for the withdrawal of medical cards from some pensioners. It is a scandalous item of legislation to bring before the House. The revised schedule, giving us...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Today is International Human Rights day and marks the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Will the Government mark International Human Rights day by reversing the 24% cut in the budget for the Irish Human Rights Commission?

Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach was bestirring himself to reply.

Employment Rights. (10 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of workplace inspections carried out by the labour inspectorate to date in 2008; the way this compares with the same period in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44913/08]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (10 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of labour inspectors employed by the National Employment Rights Authority; the number of labour inspectors available for assignment on normal duties; the number of labour inspectors in training following recruitment; the status of the recruitment campaign to increase the Labour Inspectorate to 90...

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Before agreeing to this, I would like to hear from the Tánaiste about the cutbacks in public spending programmes promised by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance. Arising from the state of the public finances, it seems all Ministers are making a list and checking it twice before Christmas. Will we be told what is on those lists or will we wake up some morning during the Christmas...

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Before we agree to the taking of these departmental Estimates, it would be helpful if the Tánaiste would tell the House when and how the further expected cutbacks will be announced.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the agreement reached last night, which will allow the processing of pork to recommence today and provide for pork products to reappear on supermarket shelves. I am sure we are all in agreement that restoring consumer confidence in Irish pork products is essential. I note the Government was able to find a way to put together €180 million required——

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I am trying to be nice to the Government today.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: In that case I note it could find €180 million for this but not €10 million for cervical cancer.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Where there is a will there is a way. I wish to inquire about the whereabouts or well-being of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy John Gormley. We have not seen him in the House for a long time and, first, I would like to know if he is still in Government.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Second, I want to know what has happened to the promised legislation.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: That is for sure. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, is on a promise and it is not happening for him.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister, Deputy Gormley, promised legislation to put a cap on the spending limits in local elections. He also made a statement on regulating the use of posters. We are all making preparations for these important elections next June. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, so far has failed to produce the amendments to the Electoral Bill on spending limits and we have heard nothing on poster...

Written Answers — House Repossessions: House Repossessions (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that other jurisdictions facing rising home repossessions are considering a foreclosure holiday whereby those at risk of losing their homes due to mortgage default will not face this risk for a certain period; his views on such an initiative appropriate in the Irish context; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (11 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a fiscal stimulus package to jump-start the Irish economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45355/08]

Public Service Reform. (16 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in relation to the reforms proposed in the report of the OECD on reform of the public service, particularly in regard to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29628/08]

Public Service Reform. (16 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received the report of the task force appointed to implement the recommendations of the OECD report on reform of the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29629/08]

Public Service Reform. (16 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Everyone is talking about public service reform, but as far as the Government is concerned we seem to be getting more reports than reform. First, there was the OECD report, then there was a task force to implement the OECD report and then a Cabinet committee was established. The Taoiseach tells us there is a programme office in his Department. The Minister for Finance set up a special...

Public Service Reform. (16 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Given there is such an emphasis on e-Government and shared services, will the Taoiseach provide some explanation as to why it was so expensive in the first place? It is merely a website and €40 million is a great deal to pay for a website. Why was it so expensive in the first place and why has it now disappeared?