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Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It has driven us into the worst economic problem the country has experienced in decades.

Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It has no idea about how to get out of it.

Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I asked the Taoiseach four questions but with all his bluster he forgot to answer them. Is he serious about closing the Dáil for six weeks during this very difficult period? When will we be told exactly what he intends to do about the banks? What cuts will be made to the health service, when will they be outlined to us and will we have an opportunity to debate them or is it his intention...

Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: When will the Taoiseach tell us what he intends to do about recapitalising the banks?

Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Bring the Dáil back on 7 January.

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received an agenda for the December 2008 EU summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39365/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the bilateral meetings he plans to have with other EU leaders in advance of the December 2008 summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39366/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his participation at the informal meeting of EU Heads of State and Government in Brussels on 7 November 2008. [40596/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his recent meeting in Dublin with the President of the Czech Republic, Mr. Vaclav Klaus. [40597/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the Finnish Prime Minister, Mr. Matti Vanhanen, on 27 November 2008. [43599/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his meeting with the Swedish Prime Minister, Mr. Fredrik Reinfeld, on 28 November 2008. [43600/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meetings with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown, in advance of the December 2008 European Council summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45079/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meetings with President Sarkozy of France in advance of the December 2008 European Council summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45080/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 16: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meetings with the German Chancellor, Ms Angela Merkel, in advance of the December 2008 European Council summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45081/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of the EU Summit on 11 and 12 December 2008. [45967/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to ask a few questions about the conclusions reached at the summit. It was agreed that if the Lisbon treaty is ratified and comes into effect, each member state will have the right to appoint a Commissioner. Has any consideration been given to what will happen with regard to the appointment of the new Commission if the Lisbon treaty is not ratified? There were agreements on legal...

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I am still not clear about the references in the text of the summit conclusions to education and the family, or what is contemplated in those areas. Perhaps the Taoiseach might return to that. I acknowledge that if the Charter of Fundamental Rights was adopted, it would strengthen the rights of workers both here and elsewhere in the EU. It would also strengthen the right to collective...

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Deputy's party has ways of softening people up.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I agree with what Deputy Kenny has said. This House should be back on 7 January. When he was replying to me earlier the Taoiseach indicated the Government would be back on 7 January. He outlined that some Ministers have overseas commitments, which I understand, and that can be facilitated in the normal course of how we do our business. It is important there is public confidence in...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Cá bhfuil an tAire Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais Áitiúil? Tá sé as láthair arís inniu. An bhfuil slaghdán air? Ar sheol sé nóta chuig an Taoiseach?