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Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Tánaiste for clarifying the Government's objective on public expenditure cuts. She has confirmed both in an interview and on the record of the House that the Government objective is to achieve €4 billion in cuts in public expenditure, obviously something of significance. We now know what will be in the budget in so far as cuts and spending are concerned. What we do not know...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not ask often what "No" means but on this occasion I must ask what the Tánaiste's answer to my first question means.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Tánaiste does not have a date for the budget.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: What is the problem? We all plan our diaries, even personally. I presume the Government has some idea of its diary between now and Christmas. I imagine the many public relations and press people attached to Government at every level must be advising Government on the most convenient date to introduce the budget. Some consideration must have been given as to what time will be given to the...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: -----that the Government would be in a situation that it does not know the date of the budget.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had with officials of other Departments regarding cuts in arts funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32328/09]

Data Protection. (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the procedures in place within his Department to ensure the security of personal data held by electronic means; if he has satisfied himself with the adequacy of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27240/09]

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the date of the last meeting of the Cabinet committee on economic renewal; and when the next meeting is scheduled. [27241/09]

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economic renewal last met; when the committee is expected to next meet. [32519/09]

Departmental Expenditure. (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if it is intended to transfer Uadarás na Gaeltachta's enterprise development functions to Enterprise Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34190/09]

Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: On Sunday, when I read the reports of the expenses claimed by the Ceann Comhairle over the past two years and the supplementary information which was supplied to us later in the day by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, I felt that the pattern of extravagance was unacceptable. It was unacceptable to me as a public representative, unacceptable to me as taxpayer and, I believe,...

Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: A Cheann Comhairle, I did not want to bring this issue onto the floor of the House. That is why I suggested the course of action that unfortunately has not been accepted, namely, that the leaders of the political parties would meet, discuss the matter and agree a course of action on a cross-party basis. I do not agree that the appropriate forum is the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. It...

Order of Business (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I have two questions for the Taoiseach. Has the Government decided on the date for the budget and, if so, what is it? On the appointment of a Commissioner, does the Taoiseach intend to consult the leaders of the Opposition parties about the choice of nominee for Commissioner?

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in regard to the securing of efficiency savings in respect of An Foras Teanga; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34214/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to sporting clubs, which were granted tax exemption status and which are abusing the conditions under which the exemption was granted by using interest on a capital sum derived from the disposal of assets to defray day-to-day expenditure and thereby subsidise members' annual subscriptions; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm receipt of correspondence from an organisation (details supplied); if their application has been considered; if their application has been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33533/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 1208: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the sketch design for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin has not been approved, in view of the fact that this was one of the schools listed in March 2009 to proceed to tender; when the sketch design will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33599/09]

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I welcome the statement by the Ceann Comhairle last night that he intends to resign his office at 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday. I understand he has asked for some time to deal with staff, papers and other issues. It is not unreasonable that he be given that time. The Labour Party has a motion of no confidence in the Ceann Comhairle on the Order Paper. I intend to leave it on the Order Paper and...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not disagree with the Taoiseach about the manner in which the resignation of the Ceann Comhairle should proceed. I have already said it is not unreasonable that he be given the time he has sought. My question was in respect of the arrangements for the election of a new Ceann Comhairle. I do not agree that it is the prerogative of the Government; it is a matter for the House to elect a...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I will come to that. I believe there should be agreement in the House on the election of a new Ceann Comhairle. That is why I suggested that there should be a meeting or a discussion among the party leaders about it. I put that suggestion to the Taoiseach again. In respect of the appointment of the EU Commissioner, I do not accept that this should be an office that is in the gift of the...