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Leaders' Questions (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I can ask a question.

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the number of vacancies that exist on the boards of agencies or other bodies operating under the aegis of his Department; the appointments made to such boards by him since 22 November 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48345/10]

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: In his reply to Deputy Kenny, the Taoiseach mentioned that a general election has not yet been called and that therefore the interregnum period between the calling of a general election and the election of whatever government arises from the general election does not arise yet. However, in reality it does because at the moment we have an unusually long interregnum period. The general...

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I take some comfort from what the Taoiseach has just said, although I am concerned that he is defining the interregnum period as just the period between the calling of the general election and the reconvening of the Dáil. In reality everybody knows the general election is going to take place - when it will take place is another day's work. The phrase being used today is "before the end of...

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Any excuse.

Freedom of Information (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the number of applications made to his Department under the Freedom of Information Act during 2010; the way this compares with each year since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48346/10]

Freedom of Information (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Information Commissioner called some time ago for a thorough review of the freedom of information legislation. Does the Government accept that recommendation and has any review been carried out of the freedom of information legislation?

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the reason recruitment to the position of advisory counsel in the Office of the Attorney General is restricted to barristers and the reason, in particular solicitors, are excluded, having regard to the fact that solicitors are now eligible for appointment as Judges of the High Court and Supreme Court; if he plans to review this practice; and if he will make...

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The EU-IMF memorandum of agreement indicates that the Government agreed to introduce legislative changes to remove restrictions to trade and competition in the sheltered sections, including the legal profession, establishing an independent regulator for the profession and implementing the recommendations of the legal costs working group and outstanding Competition Authority recommendations....

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: This relates to the topic and area of legal changes.

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Will the Taoiseach indicate the envisaged changes in the legal profession?

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Before Christmas, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government called a press conference and told the country it was important the general election be held soon. He gave the reasons for this. He said the Green Party would remain in government to see the budget through and the general election would be called before the end of January. It is open to interpretation whether...

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: This is all about promised legislation. On top of that, we are told there are a few sweeteners to keep the Green Party firmly in the pocket of Fianna Fáil and to stop them from squeaking. The Climate Change Response Bill and the Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill will be taken. On top of that-----

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: This is the way. I am entitled-----

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am raising questions and making a point about the legislative programme the Government published today. In addition to the Bills I referred to, the Government has found a number of additional items of legislation about which it showed very little enthusiasm for the past three years. However, if it is going to prolong the pathetic life of this Government and allow it to continue in office...

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, was on the radio saying it will take place at the end of March and now it may be April. Then there will be Easter, after that there will be the royal wedding, the Queen's visit and any excuse to keep Fianna Fáil in office. This will not be acceptable.

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: We accept that the House is back and the expectation is to deal with the finance Bill but if the Taoiseach thinks he can include items of legislation here and there and find some justification or extenuating reason to link it to the budget and the EU-IMF deal and hold on in the hope that something will turn up, he has another thing coming. The Labour Party will not accept that. What is the...

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The finance Bill.

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach should give us a timeframe.

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach suddenly discovered an excuse to stay in power.