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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: 59. To ask the Taoiseach the number of meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Irish and Gaeltacht that have taken place since the beginning of July. [30747/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Staff (15 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: 591. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the reduction of 10%, as a result of the Haddington Road agreement, has been reinstated to persons employed as prison administration support officers at level two, but not to prison administration support officers at level three; when those prison administration support officers at level three can expect the reduction to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Hospitals Report (15 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: 621. To ask the Minister for Health the findings from the Mental Health Commission's recent visit to St. Brigid's Hospital, Ardee, County Louth; the long-term plan envisaged for St. Brigid's; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30787/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: 647. To ask the Minister for Health the body or organisation responsible for oversight duties with regard to the facilities at Redwood extended care facility, Stamullen, to which the Health Service Executive refers patients. [31020/14]

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: It is possible to cut waste in public spending. The property tax, water tax, removal of medical cards, mortgage distress and lack of social housing have pushed people to the limit. The Members opposite are bound to know that. They do not need me to point it out. They all represent people in their constituencies, so they must know it. Let us see some scrutiny not only of the policies of...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: This reshuffle is a mediocre piece of political drama that will have no positive outcome for the people of Louth, although Louth now has two Ministers of State.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: Comhghairdeachas. Is it a bird or an aeroplane? No, it is a super Minister. However, the working people of Louth, Dublin, Mayo or, dare I say, Derry, Antrim or Armagh will not see any difference.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: It is different folks, but the same strokes. In keeping with the Government's record, there is little of substance in today's manoeuvre. However, I welcome the appointment of a Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora, which was a Sinn Féin proposal. We are the servants of the people. We are sent here by the people. What citizens need and what they clearly voted for in...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (11 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: Gabhaim comhghairdeas leis na Teachtaí a bhfuair postanna nua agus a dteaghlaigh. Mo chomhbhrón leis na Teachtaí a chaill anseo. This morning I returned to the speech the Taoiseach made on 9 March 2011 on the nomination of his Government. Three years is a long time in politics. In that time all his fine words have faded. Mar a deireann an seanfhocal, "Is maith an...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: I have a couple of ceisteanna regarding the health information Bill, the sale of alcohol Bill, the children first Bill and the clár an Rialtas. When will the health information Bill and sale of alcohol Bill be published? I recently read a report which revealed that there are 150,000 alcoholics in this State and that 1.35 million people are problem drinkers. Mar atá a fhios...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: My question was about the promotion of the Irish sign language and the cuts to advocacy services for deaf people. It is a programme for Government commitment.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: It is not agreed.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: The Government is trying to rush through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill tomorrow. We have been waiting three years - six years since the crisis - to have a discussion on a proper stimulus, so we need to get this right. The programme for Government promised a strategic investment bank but this Bill falls far short of that. We have been arguing that the banks, and the...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: Of course I am aware that they are serious. That is why I raised them. However, they are not serious enough for the Taoiseach. I asked him to clarify whether he was aware of any possible conflict of interest or whether it had been raised with him, but he did not answer. I asked him to clarify his reference yesterday to positions on State boards needing to be publicly advertised, but he...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: Subsequently, an internal review was set up by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and presented as an alternative to that inquiry. It claimed that there had been no wrongdoing, but that finding had to be set aside when a senior planner, Mr. Gerard Convie, provided evidence to the High Court, which quashed the review's section on Donegal and apologised to Mr....

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: I will do it now. The Taoiseach claims he is sure that the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, is dealing with this issue. She announced an independent assessment of these practices more than a year ago. I asked the Taoiseach yesterday whether we would have sight of that report before the recess. He stated that he would get back to me, but he did not. Will he tell the Dáil not...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: Will the Taoiseach facilitate a process in this Chamber or at a committee under which we can scrutinise the proposed nominees?

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: This one was not.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: Yesterday, I raised with the Taoiseach serious issues of public interest in respect of the integrity of the planning process and the responsibility of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to uphold the integrity of that process. There are major allegations of planning irregularities in various parts of the State, which the Minister for the Environment, Community...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Gerry Adams: Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for that advice. They include allegations that An Bord Pleanála upheld objections to a major planning proposal in the county, a matter of fact, despite all objections to the development having been withdrawn, a matter of fact. The person who authorised this inexplicable decision was appointed deputy chairperson of An Bord Pleanála by the Minister,...