Results 14,861-14,880 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore
- Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Martin had a long time to reflect on this. It was a period when we had tribunal after tribunal examining lobbying issues where senior figures in Fianna Fáil were involved. As far as this Government is concerned, legislation is being prepared to provide for absolute transparency in the area of lobbying.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: As Deputy Adams said, the Taoiseach is meeting the British Prime Minister today. This is now part of a regular, annual summit meeting between the Taoiseach of this country and the Prime Minister of Britain to discuss issues around our bilateral relationship. The issues of trade, tourism, investment, our bilateral relations and the issue of Northern Ireland will form part of those...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I agree that when agreements are made they have to be kept. I also think it is important that the two Governments continue to work hand in hand and jointly with regard to the Northern Ireland peace process. I have a good working relationship with the Secretary of State. We talk regularly in the institutional format that I have described. There is a very good working relationship at...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The issue of effective tax rates has been the subject of a number of public discussions in the past 12 months. It has been acknowledged by the OECD, the European Union and the G20 that international tax planning is an international issue, and the Government is working with these organisations to reach a solution. The recent coverage of multinational profits by Apple was based on historical...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The position on corporation tax is very clear. We have a 12.5% rate of corporation tax. It is statute-based and applies to profits that are earned in Ireland. It is applied consistently. We did have a problem with the issue of the stateless company. The Government recognised that loophole in our tax system and, last October, when we brought in the budget for 2014, we addressed and...
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 8 - motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in an EDA Category B project on Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Manual Neutralisation Techniques; No. 9 - motion re Standing Orders 23 and 27A; No. 1, ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013 - amendments from the Seanad; No. 20, Health...
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: A considerable number of Members want to speak on this debate.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: That is why it is tabled for discussion today. I find it remarkable that Deputies Martin and Adams are complaining there was no debate. If there was no debate, it is their fault.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: This item is on the agenda because we agreed that the Government would set out its priorities for the year and provide an opportunity for the Opposition to critique what Government is doing and planning and offer an alternative.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: What emerged from last week's discussion was a manifest failure of the Opposition to put up any kind of a debate, offer a decent critique or set out alternatives.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: Maybe if we give the Opposition an opportunity again this week, we might see some improvement from that side of the House.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I am not aware of any such Bill.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: On legislation arising from the Mahon tribunal, I do not yet have a date for the planning Bill, the purpose of which is to provide for the implementation of planning recommendations in the report of the Mahon tribunal and other matters. The Mahon tribunal also recommended legislation to deal with the issue of lobbying. As I informed the House on Leaders' Questions, the relevant Bill is...
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The scheme of the registration of lobbyists Bill was considered by the relevant committee. The Minister has received a copy of the committee's report and it is intended to publish the Bill in the second quarter of the year. Hopefully, it will be dealt with in the House before the summer. Policy issues on the health reform Bill are being formulated. Publication of this complex legislation...
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: Publication of the Health Act 2007 (amendment) Bill, the purpose of which is to extend the remit of the Health Information and Quality Authority, is expected this year.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The gambling Bill is expected early next year.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I do not have a date for the publication of that Bill.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Government has always taken very seriously the need to deal sensitively with the legacy of the past. This informs our support for the ongoing political talks among the Northern Ireland party leaders. The need to deal with prisoner issues was recognised in the negotiations leading to the Good Friday Agreement which committed both governments to provide for the accelerated release of...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Procurement Contracts (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: My Department, including its diplomatic missions overseas, is subject to the same general rules on public procurement as other Irish central government bodies. In summary, these require contracts for supplies of goods (including food and beverage products) over €130,000 in value to be advertised in the Official Journal of the EU and to be awarded in accordance with legally binding...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (11 Mar 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Government closely follows the situation of the Rohingya people in Myanmar/Burma. The decision taken by the Government of Myanmar/Burma ordering Médecins Sans Frontières to cease its activities is deeply worrying. I reiterate calls made by the international community that urge the Government of Myanmar/Burma to grant safe, timely, full and unhindered humanitarian access across...