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Order of Business (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: The Taoiseach is the one who talked about reform. I would add for Deputy Joe Higgins that I have listened to a few stories being placed in the past few months, many of them from his quarter, from the Sinn Féin Party and from others-----

Order of Business (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: They might change again.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: If by then the Government has not changed it.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Usually, we get a sense on a Wednesday of the draft Order of Business for the following week. We did not get the information this week. We received the first draft schedule including a debate on water charges on Friday. We then received an entirely different Order of Business today, and there was no consultation with the Sinn Féin Whip on that issue. In the schedule we received on...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: The Taoiseach is supposed to consult with us.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Discussions (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 9. To ask the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Economic Recovery and Jobs took place. [39820/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Discussions (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: While every job created is a welcome step not least for the person who gets into employment, the Government bandies about employment figures which are simply not true. Since the Taoiseach took over, 47,100 new net jobs have been created. If we take the figures in the west, there has been a marked fall in the numbers in the labour force of just over 7% year on year. That is because 500,000...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): JobBridge Scheme (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: I agree with the Taoiseach. I imagine there are individuals who have had a positive experience but the shortfalls of the JobBridge scheme are now well documented. The intern posts displace existing work. They do not bring about real job creation. They depress wages and exacerbate unemployment. I imagine it would be a fruitful experience for anyone to work in the Taoiseach's Department....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Bhí sé sin an-suimiúl, ach níor thug an Taoiseach freagra dom faoi an strategic banking corporation. I suggested that the Government consider applying for a banking licence for the strategic banking corporation as opposed to having lending to the banks. As we all know, it has been dilatory in doing that job, particularly in providing credit for small and medium enterprises.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: As I understand it, the Cabinet sub-committee is trying to find solutions to the problems of mortgage arrears and the lack of credit. There is not a Teachta Dála who has not had to deal with hard-pressed families who are beside themselves because they cannot afford to repay their mortgages. While some progress has been made, there has been very little in dealing with the issue of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on mortgage arrears and credit availability last met. [40961/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 3. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on mortgage arrears and credit availability is next scheduled to meet. [40962/14]

Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Nobody knows more about diversionary tactics than do the Taoiseach and his Government, particularly on this issue. If we want an explanation for all their twists, turns and contradictory statements, it is that they have underestimated the determination of ordinary citizens - people who never were on a protest in their lives - to come out against the plan to charge them for water. The...

Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Hard-pressed families are waiting for and worrying about the water bills that Fine Gael and the Labour Party are preparing for them. The Taoiseach will recall that he rammed through the water services legislation and used the guillotine to suppress debate. He even caused an unprecedented walk out of Opposition Deputies. Despite his stated commitment to political reform, he consistently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 287. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a live Garda investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied) on 5 October 1981 in Drogheda, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44010/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 352. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the number of persons who suffered attacks of anaphylaxis during the past year; the number of these attacks that have resulted in hospitalisation; the average duration of hospital stay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43753/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 353. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide information regarding the number of persons prescribed Epipen; the figure for Epipen out of stocks; and the number of product recalls over the past year [43754/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (18 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 406. To ask the Minister for Health if a premises (details supplied) in County Louth has been rented by the Health Service Executive; if this premises is being used to provide residential services to young offenders; if planning permission is in place for this change of use; if this premises adheres to fire regulations; the community consultation that has taken place; and if he will make a...

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: There are none so deaf as those who cannot hear.

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: I said that earlier.