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Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: We now enter uncertain times, with rising oil and food prices, the credit crunch and climate change all posing major challenges to governments all over the world. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Cowen, is ideally placed to tackle these challenges and to turn them into real opportunities for this country. He has the ability to harness the energy and innovation of the Irish people to...

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an dTaoiseach, an Teachta Cowen, agus a chlann. This is a proud day for the Tánaiste, Deputy Cowen, and the people of County Offaly, particularly those in Clara. I have no doubt that Deputy Cowen's late father, Ber, would be extremely proud of his son's achievement. I referred earlier to the Tánaiste, Deputy Cowen's many fine qualities. I...

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: Another thing that became clear from the negotiations in which we engaged is that the Taoiseach elect, Deputy Cowen, understands the "green vision".

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: He informed me at the time that he has a good relationship with my colleague, Joschka Fischer. It is clear that we have to work together on various issues. The problems we face can only be solved by the Government and the Opposition working together. I apologise to Deputy Kenny that it was not me who made the telephone call to which he referred.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: We have emerged from a period of unprecedented economic growth and prosperity. I wish to acknowledge the role played by Fine Gael and the Labour Party in achieving that growth and prosperity.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: The only way that we will achieve in Government on the issues of peak oil and climate change is by working together.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: That is why this Government has worked so well over the past ten months. We have set up, as Members know, the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security and appointed a member of Fine Gael to lead it.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: I would be most anxious that we work together over the next while. I have no doubt that the incoming Taoiseach understands what consensus politics is all about.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: He understands that if we are to tackle the major issues facing this country and our planet, we will have to work together for the betterment of this country.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: I would hope Deputy Stagg would be more gracious in his approach as well.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: I offer my congratulations to the Taoiseach, Deputy Brian Cowen, and the Fianna Fáil Party. It is a very important occasion for him personally. Again, I congratulate his family who are with us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: That is a blatant lie.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: I will correct the comment. Deputy Gilmore's statement was an untruth.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: It was an untruth. The Deputy should substantiate his assertions.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: Absolutely. It was an untruth.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: The Labour Party voted for it.

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

John Gormley: The Government is determined to ensure that the public concerns relating to multi-unit developments and property management companies are urgently addressed. This issue is broad and touches on a wide range of legislative and policy areas and legal documentation, leases and other legal agreements between buyers, sellers and management companies, as well as consumer protection and company law...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 May 2008)

John Gormley: The European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations, 2003 transposed into Irish law Council Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos, including aquaria and any significant collection of animals that is open to the public for seven days or more in a year. My Department has, to date, licensed nine zoos under the regulations.

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (8 May 2008)

John Gormley: An initial allocation of €13m for 2008 has been notified to the Health Service Executive by the Task Force who, under the aegis of my Department, administer the scheme of Special Housing Aid for the Elderly.

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (8 May 2008)

John Gormley: Lagarosiphon major, also known as the curly-leaved pondweed, is a native of southern Africa. It has been widely sold for many years as an oxygenating plant for garden ponds and aquaria. However, it is now viewed as a major threat to Irish lakes and their associated wildlife since it became established in Lough Corrib in 2005. A Lagarosiphon Task Force has been established to address the...

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