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Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: It was an untruth. The Deputy should substantiate his assertions.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: Absolutely. It was an untruth.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: The Labour Party voted for it.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an dTaoiseach, an Teachta Cowen, agus a chlann. This is a proud day for the Tánaiste, Deputy Cowen, and the people of County Offaly, particularly those in Clara. I have no doubt that Deputy Cowen's late father, Ber, would be extremely proud of his son's achievement. I referred earlier to the Tánaiste, Deputy Cowen's many fine qualities. I...

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: Another thing that became clear from the negotiations in which we engaged is that the Taoiseach elect, Deputy Cowen, understands the "green vision".

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: He informed me at the time that he has a good relationship with my colleague, Joschka Fischer. It is clear that we have to work together on various issues. The problems we face can only be solved by the Government and the Opposition working together. I apologise to Deputy Kenny that it was not me who made the telephone call to which he referred.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: We have emerged from a period of unprecedented economic growth and prosperity. I wish to acknowledge the role played by Fine Gael and the Labour Party in achieving that growth and prosperity.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: The only way that we will achieve in Government on the issues of peak oil and climate change is by working together.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: That is why this Government has worked so well over the past ten months. We have set up, as Members know, the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security and appointed a member of Fine Gael to lead it.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: I would be most anxious that we work together over the next while. I have no doubt that the incoming Taoiseach understands what consensus politics is all about.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: He understands that if we are to tackle the major issues facing this country and our planet, we will have to work together for the betterment of this country.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: I would hope Deputy Stagg would be more gracious in his approach as well.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: I offer my congratulations to the Taoiseach, Deputy Brian Cowen, and the Fianna Fáil Party. It is a very important occasion for him personally. Again, I congratulate his family who are with us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: Cuireann sé áthas orm cuidiú leis an moladh. On behalf of the Government, I second the nomination of Brian Cowen for the position of Taoiseach. During the protracted and sometimes tense negotiations that led to the formation of the Government, I got to know Brian Cowen the politician and the private man. The Brian Cowen I know is tough but fair minded and gregarious but thoughtful. He...

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: We now enter uncertain times, with rising oil and food prices, the credit crunch and climate change all posing major challenges to governments all over the world. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Cowen, is ideally placed to tackle these challenges and to turn them into real opportunities for this country. He has the ability to harness the energy and innovation of the Irish people to...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: In November 2006, my Department and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, introduced, in consultation with local landowners in the Owenduff/Nephinbeg Special Area of Conservation in County Mayo a series of agri-environmental measures which were required to comply with a judgement of the European Court of Justice in 2002. These measures included a 5 month off-wintering period to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: Since the establishment of An Bord Pleanála in 1977, planning legislation has clearly assigned final responsibility for decisions on planning appeals to the Board and not to inspectors making reports and recommendations to the Board. The details sought in the Question are set out in the following table. Formal Board Decisions -v- Inspectors' Recommendations Year Number of Formal Decisions...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that payment issued in this case on 15 April 2008.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 480 of 29 April, 2008 which set out the procedures for the technical assessment process for registration under Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007. Section 14 of the Act provides that a person who is a fellow or member of the registration body (the RIAI) is automatically eligible for inclusion in the statutory register of architects. Section 14 also...

Written Answers — Hunting Licences: Hunting Licences (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: This settlement with the Ward Union Hunt Club provides that I, as Minister, am entitled, under the Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended), to grant or refuse any application to hunt, while confirming that certain conditions included in the licence issued in December 2007 will not be re-imposed. I will supply a copy of the settlement to the Deputy and I am happy to brief him further if requested.