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Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The first fact is that every day since the 14 people were arrested I have been working to get them out of prison and have them returned directly here. That has involved me working directly on the issue and through our officials. Second, Deputy Higgins asked me to call in the Israeli ambassador. I am way ahead of the Deputy on this, as I have already spoken to the Israeli ambassador. Third-----

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Hearing and seeing are not Deputy Higgins's forte.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Higgins used the term "humiliation". The Government has not been humiliated. It has taken a proud independent position on the issue in Palestine. I heard no words of support from the Deputy when I stood in the United Nations building and declared that this country would support Palestinian statehood. I heard no words of support from the Deputy when this country and the Government...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Government has made its views very clear about what is happening in Palestine and Gaza. My officials and I have worked and will continue to work every day to have the 14 people released and returned home as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is proposed to take No. 11, Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed), and No. 12, Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed).

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Aontaím leis an Aire Ó Cuív go ndearna-----

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Leis an Teachta Ó Cuív, gabh mo leithscéal. Bhí sé ina Aire chomh fada sin go ndearna mé dearmad. Aontaím leis go ndearna an tUachtarán Mhic Giolla Íosa sár-jab ar son na tíre agus gabhaim buíochas léi. Bhí deis ag an Rialtas sin a dhéanamh go díreach léi cúpla lá ó shin. Tuigim go rí-mhaith rialacha an Tí ach más féidir ba mhaith liom aontú le rún an Teachta go...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: If it is possible, subject to the rules of the House, to allocate half an hour or so during which representatives of the political parties can express their appreciation of the great work she has done, perhaps the Whips might arrange it during the course of the morning.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Later this morning the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, will publish the capital programme. It will be a significant programme, notwithstanding our financial difficulties, amounting to over €16 billion in the next four or five years. Owing to the country's financial circumstances, as the Minister will explain later, it will be necessary to put back some...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As I already have stated, the Government has asked the Financial Regulator for his assessment of the current position following the meeting yesterday between the economic management council and the banking institutions. I hope the Government will have the that assessment reasonably soon and obviously the content of any legislation would be based on the Government consideration of that assessment.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: No legislation is promised in respect of the nitrates issue and I understand the Minister does not have plans to provide the extension to which the Deputy referred. However, the issues the Deputy has raised can be raised directly with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The issue of upward-only rent reviews is at present a subject of discussions between the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Attorney General. The issue of the possibility of legislation on deposit retention is a matter that is under consideration by the Minister of State, Deputy Penrose.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Legislation does not arise at all in respect of this matter.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: No legislation is required.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: This pertains to the people's money. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will make a public announcement on, and will publish, the capital programme.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As I indicated in response to a question earlier, the Government is agreeable to having the issue discussed and debated in the Chamber next week and arrangements can be made for that.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I will be answering questions in the House this afternoon in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and was surprised that neither Deputy Boyd Barrett nor any of his colleagues have tabled a question to me on this matter.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is not on the Order Paper. While I am happy to answer questions, the Deputy must table them.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Yes, I agree with that, which is the reason the Government intends to establish a strategic investment fund on which an announcement will be made very shortly.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The Bill itself has been published and I understand it will go before the Seanad next week. As I am unsure about the regulatory impact assessment, I will check with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and will communicate the reply to the Deputy.