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Freedom of Information. (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Arising from that observation, the Taoiseach states that there is abuse of the freedom of information process. Of the numbers of freedom of information requests made in respect of his Department, roughly what proportion would he consider were abusing the freedom of information process? I am not asking him to identify an individual request, but could he give the House an indication of the...

Freedom of Information. (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to ask the Taoiseach a brief supplementary question. In the course of his replies to us on this subject, he has been exercised about abuses of freedom of information legislation. Will the Taoiseach give the House some examples of the kind of abuses to which he refers? He spoke in general terms about this. Is he contemplating any changes in the Freedom of Information Act to address...

Freedom of Information. (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I am not accusing the Taoiseach of anything.

Freedom of Information. (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: That was great.

National Security Committee. (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach when the national security committee which was established in the aftermath of the September 2001 terrorist attacks will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32528/09]

National Security Committee. (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach indicated that the national security committee, which deals with the threat of international terrorism, briefs him as required. How often has it briefed him since he became Taoiseach and when was he last given a briefing by it?

National Security Committee. (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: When did the Taoiseach last receive a briefing on the work of the committee?

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to raise three matters with the Taoiseach. First, I join with what Deputy Kenny said earlier in expressing sympathy to the family and friends of the four young people who were so tragically killed in the road accident in Galway last night. In that context I wish to ask the Taoiseach when will the Road Traffic Bill, which has been published, be brought before the House. Second, in...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Will we be advised of the details?

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Will the Taoiseach give me a copy of the document?

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I am entitled to get the documentation under freedom of information.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Can the Taoiseach not release it today? He gave a long spiel about not wanting people spending time on freedom of information requests.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I am entitled to it.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: That is right.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he and the European Union supports to address the immediate and environmental dangers to the civilian population in Gaza that were identified in the Goldstone report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41910/09]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the EU's Euro-Mediterranean agreement with Israel should be suspended in view of the Goldstone report; if he will communicate this view to the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41911/09]

Written Answers — Íocaíochtaí Deontas: Íocaíochtaí Deontas (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 236: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil dul chun cinn déanta maidir le deontas a chur ar fáil le hobair dheisiúcháin a dhéanamh ar an ionad lae do dhaoine ag a bhfuil riachtanais speisialta ar an gClochán Liath, Contae Dhún na nGall, agus le méadú a chur leis; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [41983/09]

Written Answers — Gréasán Bóithre: Gréasán Bóithre (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 237: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé chun sochar airgid a chur ar fáil in 2010 le hobair feabhsúcháin a dhéanamh ar bhóthair áise ar Árainn Mhór, Contae Dhún na nGall; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [41984/09]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the substandard road from Crolly to Donegal Airport at Carrickfin with a particularly dangerous stretch at Meenaleck, it is envisaged to make an allocation of moneys under the Gaeltacht strategic roads programme for this road in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41985/09]

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Labour Party will not agree to the Order of Business and to this proposal in particular. We are just a few days away from a major strike in this country. In the past number of days I have asked the Taoiseach what action the Government is taking to avert that strike. I have urged him and his Ministers to seriously engage in discussions and negotiations to try to avert the strike, which...