Results 5,101-5,120 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore

Proposed Legislation. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: This is a fascinating Bill. It repeals 1,350 obsolete Acts predating independence, some going back to penal days but which are not entirely without relevance. I note an Act dating to 1731 providing for the relief of the creditors of James Mead and George Curtis, late bankers of Dublin. Nothing much has changed. The repeal of pre-independence legislation is fascinating. We will finally...

Proposed Legislation. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Is there any chance the Government would prioritise legislation relevant to people living in the here and now? For example, where is the civil unions Bill, the heads of which were published last year and which we were promised would come before the House on a number of occasions? Is there a method for prioritisation? The Government has been very lax regarding the amount of legislation being...

Proposed Legislation. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I have a great sense of history. I have always wanted to see an end to the penal laws.

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach the final cost that accrued to his Department in respect of the McEntee commission; if all these costs have been discharged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16610/09]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: We are dealing with the cost of these commissions and we have debated them in the House. A unanimous view in respect of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings was sent by the House to the British Government and the House of Commons. Has there been any response to the agreed motion conveyed at the time?

National Forum on Europe. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach the reason for the decision to close down the National Forum on Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15589/09]

National Forum on Europe. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The research and findings following last June's Lisbon treaty referendum result demonstrated a low level of knowledge among the public about the European Union, its institutions and their workings and interactions. Accordingly, does the Taoiseach believe it was a wise decision to close down the National Forum on Europe? Does he also consider it desirable that this decision was taken...

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Last February the Minister for Education and Science decided to close down 118 special needs classes in various primary schools. These are classes where children with mild learning difficulties are taken out of the mainstream classes and are then educated in classes with small numbers. It enables them to progress their education and allows the children in the mainstream classes to progress...

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I am very disappointed with that reply. I did not seek to raise this issue in a particularly political way. The matter needs to be resolved. There is no educational justification for closing down the special needs classes. The justification at the time was financial. It was announced in February in the aftermath of budgetary decisions that were made. The saving at the time was estimated...

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The child of somebody who is well off will have the money to hire a speech therapist and additional teachers to get extra help, including grinds. Maybe if they are well off enough they will be sent to a private school. Other children, however, will not get the educational leg-up they need unless it is provided through the State school system. This is their chance. These children are...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: So there is no need for a guillotine. Why does the Taoiseach not withdraw it?

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no need for the guillotine at all.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I did not know about this until Deputy Kenny raised the matter.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: It seems very unfair. Something should be done very soon.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The report of the commission of investigation-----

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: In July 2007, the Government approved an extension of a year for the term of the commission of investigation into the sexual abuse of children in the Dublin archdiocese, to report by September 2008. It was established in March 2006. When is it expected to report?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the recommendations he has made to the Department of Finance with regard to the artists' tax exemption scheme in view of the fact this scheme covers artists, for which he has responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23606/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects to bring legislation before Dáil Éireann regarding the amalgamation of bodies under his remit as announced in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23607/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 221: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the present planning status of a wind farm (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the findings of the European Court of Justice on 3 July 2008, that Ireland had breached its obligations under European Law in respect of environmental impact assessment which should have been sought from the developer...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Has the Taoiseach seen the speech made yesterday by the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Diarmuid Martin? The archbishop stated it is no longer tenable to have 92% of the primary schools in the country managed by the Catholic church. He described that situation as an almost monopoly that is an historic hangover which does not reflect the realities of today's Ireland. He went on to suggest that...