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Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: This Government's political will is that the days of golden circles in this country are over. There will be no insulation of golden circles under this Government. We will see to that. The issues being considered for the budget will be announced on budget day. Given Deputy Boyd Barrett's past record, it does not matter what the Government will announce on budget day, Deputy Boyd Barrett...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 16c, Supplementary Estimates for Public Services [Vote 35] (back from committee); No. 5, Credit Union Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to adjourn at 2.15 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 16d, motion re children’s hospital. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 16c shall be decided without debate and...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: In anticipation of Deputy McDonald requesting time for a debate on the decision on the children's hospital, the Government took the initiative to put it on the programme for today. We also tabled a motion, which we circulated to the Whips last night. If there are amendments, we can consider them. Some 85 minutes are provided and when spokespersons are in the Chamber, there is a degree of...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: With the indulgence of the Ceann Comhairle, before replying to Deputy Martin's question, this is the last opportunity in the House to encourage people to vote on Saturday in the children's referendum. I am sure other party leaders will do the same. It is an important referendum and it is the first time we have run something like this on a Saturday. Deputy Martin was particularly exercised...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The pension levy is a temporary levy and has generated 10,000 jobs in the tourism industry. A report has been received by the Minister for Social Protection on charges on pensions. A consultation process has been initiated and will run for three months. The specific issue raised by Deputy Martin is whether something similar to the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act can...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Martin is referring to the money transferred to the pension fund in AIB. That was put in to ensure the voluntary redundancy scheme at AIB, leading to a significant reduction in the number of staff in AIB, was supported and to ensure the pension entitlements were protected.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: We must be careful because it is complex. We all feel the same way about large pensions paid to the big guys who have left but we do not want to undermine the pension scheme for bank officials, who are not at fault for happened in the banking system. Many of them have lost their jobs and we must ensure their pensions are protected. We do not want to undermine their pension schemes while...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Higgins report has yet to be received by the Minister for Health. A consultation process was undertaken and various meetings took place in that regard. The report will go to the Minister for Health and will be considered by the Government when it is presented by the Minister for Health. Work has been under way on the framework for smaller hospitals. All of this has to be seen in the...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill has been through the Seanad and is awaiting Second Stage in the Dáil.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: That Bill is due to be published next year. This is all part of the reform of local government, which the Government is undertaking. It will be the first major reform of local government since the end of the 19 century.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Reform is always difficult but it is something we are committed to see through.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Legal Services Bill is awaiting Committee Stage. Report Stage of the National Vetting Bureau Bill will be taken in a couple of weeks.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Health Service Executive Governance Bill is awaiting Second Stage. The difficulty with awaiting answers to parliamentary questions is a legacy of the structures that were put in place by the previous Government. We are dismantling those now.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill is due to be published next year.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The first Bill will be published in the middle of next year. A draft of the courts (consolidation and reform) Bill was included in the Law Reform Commission's report. That will form the basis of the Bill. At this stage it is not possible to give a date for its publication. The intention is to publish the inspection of places of detention Bill next year.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended to bring that Bill before the House early next year.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: Beidh an Bille sin os comhair na Dála i rith an tseisiúin seo.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is the intention of the Minister for Education and Skills to bring a motion to the House on that matter. It is currently being discussed by the Whips so it will be done soon.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended that the mental capacity Bill will be brought forward during this session.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (8 Nov 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: The offices of the Embassy of Ireland in Bratislava have been located at Mostová 2, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia, since 2002. The Ambassador’s residence was relocated to more economical premises in March 2012. The number of diplomatic officers serving in the Embassy was reduced to one last June as part of a move to a lighter and more cost-effective model of State representation...