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Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The legislation being drafted for whistleblowing will contribute to greater transparency in the way in which these matters are addressed.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The European Union is working on a new directive on the role of auditors. A consultation phase is under way at present and that will establish Europe-wide regulations governing the role of auditors and that will obviously apply here. The second part of the question related to the way in which the Government engages firms of auditors or obtains financial advice. I do not disagree with the...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Today's Order of Business is No. 11a, motion re Progress Report of the Joint Committee on Investigations, Oversight and Petitions and Orders of Reference of Committee; No. 4, Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 14, National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The comprehensive spending review is a new process initiated by this Government that will inform the formulation of the Estimates and the budget. The outcome of that process will be published as part of the budget and Estimates publications.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There may have been a misunderstanding about the purpose of this exercise. This approach is different from that of the previous Government to the preparation of the Estimates. This involves an exercise led by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform which involves all Departments in identifying savings, efficiencies and reforms that can be progressed in Departments. That exercise is...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The expenditure review is a process that will inform the preparation of the Estimates, which will then be published when they are ready.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is a process, it is not a book.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The report is, indeed, shocking. The incidence of domestic violence is a disturbing feature of our society. The 38% increase since 2009 in the number of incidents of women seeking refuge from domestic violence is disturbing. The HSE funds 20 domestic violence centres, with a budget of €10.5 million. The Government is committed to implementing the national strategy on domestic, sexual...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Contrary to what the Deputy said, there are no plans to reduce funding to front line services in this area.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There have not been reductions. There are no plans to reduce funding to front line services. The Government will ensure that appropriate funding is available to provide adequate front line services to victims of domestic violence. Legislation is being considered as part of the Government's overall legislative programme. I cannot put my hand on the particular legislation to which the Deputy...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not have a specific date for the HSE governance Bill. The Minister for Health is actively working on it.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I have answered this question on a number of occasions. The only decision the Government has made in respect of State assets has been to sell a minority shareholding in the ESB. On a previous occasion, I outlined the process by which that will be progressed. The Ministers for Public Expenditure and Reform and Communications, Energy and Natural Resources are dealing with that issue and it...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: He would be serving the people he represents better if instead of picking up a picket he occasionally picked up a pen and made some constructive proposals.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There a number of ways open to the Deputy to raise the issue in the House.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am sure the Deputy will avail of those and that time can be made available for a debate in the normal way.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Legislation may be required in respect of the National Pensions Reserve Fund. When it has been prepared and brought before Government it will then be brought to the House.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The interdepartmental group was asked by the Government's economic management council to carry out an exercise of the available options, many of which were contained in the programme for Government and some of which have been the subject of a previous report on mortgage distress. The group has completed its work and reported yesterday to the economic management council. I expect that the...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand the Bill to which the Deputy refers is due next year.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no legislation on the list. I remind Members that one of the loudest enthusiasts for the guarantee was Deputy Doherty.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: First, I would like to express my concern about the announcement in respect of Covidien which has operated in Athlone for 30 years. I understand the company is undertaking a transformation of its operations and that, as part of this, one of its basic products will transfer over the next two years to Thailand and it intends to offer a voluntary redundancy programme. It is too early for the...