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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 8. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding reforming Seanad Éireann. [39821/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if his Government has formulated any plans for reform of Seanad Éireann. [39834/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the programme for Government commitment on the abolition of Seanad Éireann. [41686/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if the Government has plans to reform Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41687/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Since the citizens gave the Taoiseach a wallop in the Seanad referendum, there has been the debacle around the Seanad candidate, Mr. John McNulty, and the nomination of him to the board of IMMA which illustrates the Government's attitude to the Seanad, to the arts and to State boards. Today the Taoiseach stated that he would put forward a working party shortly to report back by February....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: As the Taoiseach rightly reminded us, the Cabinet sub-committee on justice reform is to implement the statutory basis for the establishment of the Garda authority. He stated that this is a first for Irish policing. It is not a first for Irish policing because there has been a police authority in the North since-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: That is also part of the island.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: When Sinn Féin was told that the establishment of such an authority could not be achieved, we diligently stuck to our task and were able - along with others - to bring about the necessary wholesale reform. Regarding the issue of consultation, I have informed the Taoiseach on a number of occasions that one of Sinn Féin's contributions was to persuade the Patton Commission to visit...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on justice reform last met. [39833/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Go on, Mayo.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Previously, the Taoiseach stated that Cabinet sub-committees were a method of timelining and forcing conclusions on issues that had existed for a long time. In defence of these committees today, he asserted they made for more effective government. Obviously, we could not object to sub-committees as a means to that end, but having competent members on them should be a prerequisite. The...

Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: And Revenue.

Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom fosta comhbhrón a dhéanamh le Fianna Fáil agus do theaghlach an tUasal Joe Walsh, a fuair bás. Go ndéanfaidh Dia trócaire air. Ba mhaith liom, ar ábhar eile, mo thacaíocht a thabhairt do na mic léinn a bheidh ag caint as Gaeilge ar feadh 24 uair ar fud na tíre. Tá súil agam go leanfaidh siad ar...

Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Tá a lán uisce faoi thalamh.

Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: Freagair an cheist.

Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: The Government created the mess. Listening to the Taoiseach's answers, I am reminded of Flann O'Brien who would be stretched to write such creative pieces of prose. I asked the Taoiseach about insurance companies' proposals to limit liability but he did not answer it. I have a further question. The Taoiseach will recall that the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, was forced to abandon the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (6 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 176. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth who requires associated equipment for a prosthesis; if he is aware that this constituent is not due for an appointment with his consultant for some months and if he will make alternative arrangements for this person to obtain the necessary equipment as soon as possible [42576/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: 177. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth who has been admitted to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital three times within the past year suffering from abdominal pain; and if he will examine and provide an update on this case. [42578/14]

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: It is hardly surprising that the Taoiseach has welcomed the new European Commission. Sinn Féin voted against the Commission because we have serious concerns over its make-up. We regret that it is still suffering from a major democratic deficit and continues to have too much power over EU policy and member states. The hearings have shown that the new Commission will continue on the...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Gerry Adams: I refer to the minimum wage, marriage equality and the housing regulation Bills. I respectfully suggest to the Taoiseach that it might be useful to have a debate before the Government makes up its mind so we can inform it of our view on all of these matters. That would be a democratic way to proceed. The Government has committed to establishing a body to examine the minimum wage Bill and...