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Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: We have had church-State dialogue for some time. The Taoiseach will recall that his predecessor put in place a process for the holding of church-State discussions and talks of a general nature. This is not the first time that Archbishop Martin has expressed these views on the patronage and management of schools. It would appear to me that he is far ahead of the Government on this issue....

Ministerial Travel. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Given the cuts taking place all over the public service, and specifically the cuts in the Department of Defence including the closure of Army barracks, is there any cutback in the use of air travel by Ministers within the country? Has the Taoiseach issued new guidelines in that regard? Can he inform the House of the number of times in the past year that Air Corps aircraft have been used by...

Freedom of Information Requests. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department in the first four months of 2009; the way these compare with the same period in each year since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22355/09]

Freedom of Information Requests. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Information Commissioner has expressed on a number of occasions concern about charges, particularly those relating to appeals. She has suggested that there should be a fundamental review of the freedom of information legislation. What consideration has the Taoiseach given to the Information Commissioner's opinion?

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his participation in the Eastern Partnership summit in Prague on 7 May 2009. [18646/09]

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach his priorities for the June 2009 EU summit; if he has received an agenda for the summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21027/09]

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to meet other EU leaders in advance of the June 2009 summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21028/09]

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: During the course of the Prague summit, Commissioner Spidla, who deals with employment matters, gave an interview in which he suggested the Government should follow the example of Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands in considering introducing innovative work practices and retraining schemes to combat unemployment here. Those suggestions are fairly similar to some of the proposals advocated...

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Does the Taoiseach expect there will be discussion at the summit about the appointment of the new Commission? I refer to two issues in particular. First, I understand the current President of the Commission has indicated his wish to serve a second term. Does the Government support such a second term? Does the Taoiseach expect that the issue will be discussed at the summit? The second...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I ask the Taoiseach for clarity regarding the legislation to establish the National Asset Management Agency. It was first announced on 7 April, the day of the announcement of the supplementary budget. We were told on that occasion that the legislation would be produced as a matter of urgency. Now it appears it is not clear as to whether it will be produced before the House rises for the...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: This is arguably one of the most important pieces of legislation the House will deal with for some time. I appreciate there are complexities in the drafting of it, but it is now two months since it was announced. We do not know yet whether it will be produced before, during or after the summer recess. We are still unclear as to when it will be produced and when the House will deal with....

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: We are entitled to ask a question about the programme for Government.

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects the new national drugs strategy to be completed and published; the discussions he has had with community organisations on this strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23850/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of meetings he has had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to provide up dates as to each Department's programme and progress in regard to the reduction of the use of illicit substances; the progress made at such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23849/09]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (18 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to ensure that the ministerial car fleet will use bio-fuels; when he expects same to happen; if he will ensure that the bio-fuels used in the State fleet are sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24053/09]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (18 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding his policy on postcodes; the cost of implementation; the cost of consultancy on this issue to date; if he has examined whether GPS will make postcodes redundant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24054/09]

Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: He has not done so yet.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (23 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I refer to the Cabinet sub-committee on health, which the Taoiseach chairs. Did it deal with the closure of wards in Crumlin children's hospital and the difficulties that has given rise to for children who have had operations postponed, including spinal surgery? In reply to Deputy Ó Caoláin, the Taoiseach said while matters are under consideration, he cannot discuss them in the House until...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (23 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach might like to be helpful. He was helpful to the other Deputies.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (23 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I would not want to feel left out.