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Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: This country's best days are ahead of it. This country's economy has great strengths. I agree with some of the things the Taoiseach has said in the House today, that, for example, our exports are growing and that this is a good country in which to do business. I believe we will get through the economic crisis the country is now facing. I believe also that the majority of people in this...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: All of that has contributed to a situation where the credibility of the Government has been shot and where confidence in the Government both at home and abroad is at an all-time low. I drew attention to the comments made by Daniel Gros of the Centre for European Policy Studies this morning where he set out clearly that the banking guarantee has led to the economic downfall of the country and...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: We can try, as we will at whatever opportunity is given to us, to defeat the Government in the House and to bring that about. We cannot force it unless the numbers so dictate - unless there are defections either by the Greens or by Independents or from the Government's back benches. However, the Government can decide to bring to an end the uncertainty and lack of confidence which the...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: That is something practical that the Taoiseach can do in order to stabilise market conditions and restore confidence in the country. It is simply unthinkable that the Taoiseach intends to continue to serve out the next 18 months or whatever is left of the normal life of the Government in circumstances where there is no confidence in the Government among the people and where clearly and more...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach can do something to restore confidence - put an end to it. Let the people have the opportunity to elect a new Government and give a fresh start to the country. Let us hope this will help provide the confidence required to restore the country's fortunes.

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Let the people decide.

Written Answers — Rail Accidents: Rail Accidents (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress made by Iarnród Éireann in implementing the recommendations made by the railway investigation unit in its report into the Malahide viaduct accident in August 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42716/10]

Written Answers — Recognition of Professional Qualifications: Recognition of Professional Qualifications (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will reconsider her decision not to permit an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) against a decision not to recognise their qualifications under Directive 2005/36/EC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42499/10]

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the arrangement for the transfer of a prisoner between Britain and Ireland who has been made subject of orders under mental health legislation in either jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42489/10]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the cost of E85 bio ethanol has increased by 24% in price in less than 11 months, which is far in excess of any inflation figures; the reason for this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42390/10]

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I join Deputy Kenny and the Taoiseach in extending my sympathy and that of the Labour Party to the families of the people who suffered the tragedies in Ballycotton and Newcastle West and to the local communities in those areas. The Taoiseach heard from me on 30 September 2008, when I told him that giving the blanket guarantee to the banks was handing over the deeds of the country to the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I will. As the Taoiseach put it, they are discussions about the best way to provide support and assistance. It is now no longer about what they are here for but about the best way to achieve it. I have some questions about the process which is clearly under way and was under way even when Ministers were denying it. What is on the agenda for the discussions with the European Commission, the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Sure, you do not.

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: There will be plenty of time for the Taoiseach and I to argue about who was right and wrong in respect of our judgments on the bank guarantee which tied the banks to the State and which has resulted in the State being dragged into the quagmire. We will come back to that. We are now in a situation where European institutions and the IMF are knocking on the door; they are on their way. The...

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: We know what is happening, so we want to know what is the Government's position on this. What is its negotiating position and what is the intended objective and outcome from those discussions.

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: It is in the interests of the country to be straight with us.

Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: They are not in the mess we are.

International Financial Services Centre (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I ask the Taoiseach specifically about the proposal for a green IFSC, which was one of the recommendations of the high level action group on green energy. That group reported one year ago. The Taoiseach tells us the feasibility study for the IFSC steering group was submitted in May 2010. It appears we have not heard anything further on it. A report in one newspaper in September indicated...

International Financial Services Centre (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: There appears to be absolute lethargy on this proposal.

International Financial Services Centre (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: There is.