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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Not for 12 years.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: No Minister who has been in Government for two years has used the word "will" more often.

Active Citizenship. (22 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the task force on active citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32535/09]

Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Tánaiste describes today's CSO figures, which show jobs are disappearing and emigration has started again, as a "challenge". The people who are challenged are those who have lost their job, for whom the challenge is how they will pay their bills. The people who are challenged are those whose businesses are in trouble and for whom the challenge is how to get credit to keep going and...

Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Tánaiste is right in one thing she said. Our system of justice, certainly as it pertains to corporate crime, is not the same as that of the United States. In that country they treat corporate wrongdoing somewhat more seriously than we do apparently. Our system of justice in Ireland, as it pertains to corporate crime, is not the same as it is in the US. Corporate wrongdoing in the US...

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I am surprised to hear the Tánaiste say that no date has been set for the budget. This time last year when, arguably, the economy was not in extremis to the extent that it is now, the Government thought it necessary to bring forward the date of the budget with a big announcement. We are almost at the end of September and most people anticipate that the budget will be presented at the end...

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Has it even been discussed?

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I am surprised to hear the Tánaiste's reply about the date of the budget. Given the report of the Commission on Taxation, the McCarthy report and other issues that have stacked up in terms of decisions that must be made on public finances, it is extraordinary that the Government has not yet decided a date for the budget, a deadline that Departments and everyone involved must meet. Is there...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (22 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on amending the law to allow the Criminal Assets Bureau apply to forfeit seized property after two years rather than the seven year wait; if he has an estimate of the additional revenue that would be raised if this change were made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31150/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (22 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recommendation contained in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes that the system of garda allowances on top of pay, and high levels of overtime should be reviewed with a view to making savings of €50 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Everyone was shocked during the week at the death of Mr. Paddy Barry, an elderly pensioner in Waterford, following a burglary in his home. We all wish to sympathise with his family. Out of respect for them and because I understand a file is being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions, I do not wish to focus on that individual case. However, it brings into focus the fear and...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: My question was specifically about the Garda stations. I note that the Tánaiste is not giving the House any assurance that those Garda stations will not be closed. Last night, the "Prime Time" television programme showed the degree to which people throughout the country are very apprehensive. This is a problem of fear. People are afraid. One of the things which would alleviate the fear...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: -----and leaving the 350 Garda stations that would provide a far greater comfort for people who are fearful in their homes. This recommendation is nonsense. Everyone knows the presence of gardaí in local communities contributes to the prevention of crime, reassures people and is a visible presence of gardaí. It does not make sense to close these Garda stations, particularly when the...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: On Garda stations.

Oireachtas Reform. (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to bring forward proposals for Dáil reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32536/09]

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to pursue further with the Tánaiste a matter I raised yesterday, namely, the date on which the budget will be introduced. As she is aware, the date of the budget was moved from January to December. Since this change was made - with the exception of last year when the Government introduced the budget in October - the first Wednesday in December has always been budget day. When I...

Proposed Legislation. (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the constitutional or legislative steps he expects will be required following the outcome of the EU summit in Brussels on 18 and 19 June 2009. [24931/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the overseas development aid budget has been cut by close on one quarter during the past year, a percentage higher than cuts made in other areas of Government spending; his views on whether such cuts will have adverse consequences for the poorest of the poor globally; and if he will make a...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: It is normal for the House not to sit on the week of a referendum. On this occasion, that is particularly appropriate. Many people, even still, make the point to us that there are some uncertainties and a lack of clarity with regard to the Lisbon treaty. Therefore, there should be an opportunity for Members to provide the leadership at local level on the treaty. The Labour Party will...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I appreciate that and I do not want to overstrain the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's position on order. I ask him to allow me a little latitude.