Results 15,401-15,420 of 15,491 for speaker:Eamon Gilmore
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: He is a person of integrity and he has come to a particular decision. However, in the light of the facts that have come to attention in regard to the process, particularly in the last few days, I believe and certainly hope that, through discussion, it will be possible to resolve this issue. I am aware as well that Garth Brooks intends to have a press conference or television conference...
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: Sorry, I thought the Deputy was only-----
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I understand he is interested in using Ireland as the launch pad for his world tour and to make a music video. That is obviously very important and of potential benefit. I also want to say, in regard to Mr. Brooks, that if the concerts do get under way successfully, we should invite him to perhaps complete the world tour in Dublin, probably some time after the two years of the world tour. ...
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I assume that the Deputy is absolutely sincere in his request to see these concerts successfully take place in Ireland. I, therefore, suggest the floor of the Dáil is not the place to engage in very detailed discussion. There has been ample coverage in great detail of everything that has emerged in respect of this issue in all of the media, particularly the newspapers, in the past...
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Deputy for her congratulations. The Government is gravely concerned about the escalating violence and the civilian casualties we are now witnessing on the ground in Gaza and Israel following Israel's launch of a major air offensive against Hamas targets in Gaza in response to the continued large-scale firing of rockets by Hamas and other Islamic militants into Israel. The...
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I met the Palestinian representative to Ireland a couple of months to talk about the issues the Deputy raised and the difficulties for the populations of Gaza and the occupied territories. I agree with her that what is happening is exceptionally difficult for them. Much has been done to build up and develop the area, including significant support from the Irish development aid programme via...
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I reiterate that Ireland's objective in foreign policy terms is, and has always been, to ensure that the people of both Gaza and Israel have the right to live in peace.
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: As Deputy Mary Lou McDonald will be aware, from a diplomatic point of view, we have for many years advocated a two-state policy.
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I said the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a statement yesterday. He is closely monitoring the situation through-----
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: We want peace restored for the people of both Israel and Gaza.
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Deputy for her good wishes. With regard to the concerns about ongoing changes in community development, I agree with her that community development, whether in urban or rural areas, is tremendously important to every community in Ireland, and valuable services are provided. Two years ago, after I became Minister, FÁS, which dealt with community development, was taken into...
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I acknowledge the Deputy's commitment to community development, which is very important. Regarding SOLAS and the new structure under construction, it is very important we have a quality qualifications network. I have worked very hard with officials from my Department to improve the qualifications structure in order that when people go on a community employment scheme for a prolonged period...
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) (Exclusion of Workers in the Fishing and Shipping Sectors) Regulations 2014 [Considered by the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on 8 July 2014]; No. 4, Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed) and Subsequent...
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014, as all the parties are aware, is a purely technical piece of legislation.
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I refer to the business on the schedule for tomorrow. The Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014 is technical legislation. It will be interesting to see whether people will require all the time allocated.
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: Ultimately, this is reflected in the fact that there have been very fruitful discussions between the Taoiseach and me on the roll-out of GP visit card access.
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach mentioned it yesterday in relation to the over-70s. We are also ambitious to extend it to children. We have legislation under way addressing the issue of under six year olds and I would like to see the next phase deal with primary schoolchildren and the phase after that with children in secondary school.
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: I am also delighted that one of the senior officials in the HSE was able to confirm to the committee earlier this morning that she understood 10,000 medical cards would be returned by tomorrow.
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: By next week, the figure will be 15,000.
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Eamon Gilmore: The process that was promised to the House is under way.