Results 11,861-11,880 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: I saw a leaflet that Deputy Martin distributed in his constituency. It struck me that although he is less than two years in opposition he has already forgotten that in fact his Government had agreed with the troika at the time the memorandum of understanding was reached that it would bring in a property tax that would raise €500 million.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Martin omitted any reference to that in his leaflet.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The finance Bill will be published this session in February. Matters of detail in the finance Bill will be for the debate that will take place.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: Yes. The Government has committed in the programme for Government to reform the current law on employee rights to engage in collective bargaining, which is currently enshrined in the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2001 to ensure compliance by the State with recent judgments of the European Court of Human Rights. There will be consultation with employer and trade union organisations in...
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The Ceann Comhairle has agreed to allow a topical issue debate on the matter when I am sure the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will address the issues raised. The approach of the Government to the matter is open and above board.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: If Deputy Joe Higgins had read the statement issued by the Chief Whip accompanying the Government's legislative programme yesterday, he would have seen that the Government had decided to legislate on the issue. Following the very successful, reasoned and dignified hearings which took place recently, the Minister for Health and the Attorney General will proceed to prepare the legislation. I...
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: Observations have been received on the draft heads of the children (amendment) Bill and they are currently under consideration. The Bill is expected to be published this year. There is ongoing consideration of the views of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children in respect of the Children First Bill, including significant policy, operational and legal issues. It is expected that...
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: I thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin and acknowledge his welcome for the removal of forced labour, which is an entirely outdated concept, from our legislative provision. The Bill is expected this session.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: That Bill is expected this session.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The Minister of State with responsibility for disability, equality and mental health is working on the assisted decision-making (capacity) Bill. It is a priority for the Government and is expected this session. To the best of my knowledge, the pyrite issue is to be dealt with in the finance Bill. I will have the matter checked and a reply sent to the Deputy.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The important part of the narrative that Deputy Doherty omitted was the announcement last year by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform of a stimulus package worth €2.25 billion, which relates directly to the National Pensions Reserve Fund and the strategic investment fund. The way in which the strategic investment fund and the NPRF will be dealt with is among the issues that...
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: There is no need for Deputy Doherty to get excited. This legislation is being worked on and will be introduced. Certain technical issues have to be ironed out but it is at an advanced stage and will be brought before the House.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: In regard to the merger of the Human Rights Commission and the Equality Authority, it is intended that legislation will be published this session. In regard to the other matter, it is the intention to publish the relevant legislation this year.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: I will check that and have a reply sent to the Deputy. I think it is the DNA database Bill.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the Bill were approved by the Government on 6 November 2012 and dialogue is ongoing with the Office of the Attorney General on further clarifying the functions and scope of services of the agency. The Bill is expected to be published this session.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: The heads of the Bill were cleared in November and we expect the Bill to be brought before the House by the middle of the year.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: Clearly, the Government wants to move ahead with all items of legislation as quickly as possible and the "A" list reflects its priorities. The statement issued by the Chief Whip yesterday clearly identifies a number of items of legislation which are Government priorities.
- Order of Business (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: It is intended that the gender recognition Bill will be introduced this year. With regard to ratification of the agreements and the convention on disability, I will ask the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: In recent weeks we have seen widespread street violence in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland. We have seen attacks on the Police Service of Northern Ireland. including the attempted murder of police officers and widespread attempts to intimidate public representatives and their families. I have condemned these events unreservedly. I have remained in contact with the Secretary of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (16 Jan 2013)
Eamon Gilmore: I agree it is important that politics be seen to work. All of the political parties and political leaders in Northern Ireland work closely together to communicate a clear message that the street violence seen in recent weeks should not continue because it is damaging and unrepresentative of the people of Northern Ireland. We have been working very closely with the Northern Ireland Executive...