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Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand from the Minister that he hopes to publish that Bill before the summer. Obviously, the content of the Bill is a matter for the Minister, which the Deputy can pursue directly with him.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Yes, there is a Bill on the C list of promised legislation, namely, the freedom of information (amendment) Bill to amend the freedom of information legislation in line with the programme for Government commitments and the publication of that Bill is expected this year.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: No, the water services (amendment) bill is to establish a system for inspecting and monitoring the performance of septic tanks and other on-site waste water treatment systems.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended that this Bill will be published this session.

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland will assume the chairmanship of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in January 2012 for one year. Comprising 56 participating States from Europe, Central Asia and North America, the OSCE is the world's largest intergovernmental regional security organisation, dealing with a range of issues in the areas of democratisation, human...

Order of Business (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: That sounds like the makings of a good question to the Minister for Education and Skills. I would encourage Deputy Dooley to pursue that with him.

Order of Business (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There is no legislative proposal to address that issue.

Order of Business (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It has not yet been determined whether it requires legislation. There will be all-party consultation about the way in which the constitutional convention will be established.

Murder of PSNI Officer: Motion (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I move: That Dáil Éireann: — unequivocally condemns the murder of PSNI officer Ronan Kerr in Omagh, abhors this crime and resolves to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice; — extends its fullest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of PC Kerr; — asserts that those responsible for this cowardly atrocity had no mandate and do not act in the name of the Irish...

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It has been the norm during Leaders' Questions for a leader to ask one question. Deputy Lenihan has managed to ask four, but I will answer all of them.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I am sure Deputy Lenihan will agree that the publication of the legislative programme within four weeks of the formation of the Government represents a new departure and a significant advance on what happened on the last three occasions when the programme was not published until almost four months after the formation of the Government.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As stated in the press release, job creation is the main priority listed in the Government's legislative programme.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: That is why the totality of the Government's economic programme is aimed at the creation of jobs. The jobs budget will be introduced in the month of May. The detail of how many jobs it is intended to support and the precise measures to provide and support the provision of jobs will be contained in that budget statement. The Government is committed to bringing to an end corporate donations....

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: There will be no distinction.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: Change is being implemented. The Government has decided that political donations from corporate bodies will be brought to an end. That will, obviously, include the bringing to an end of donations from trade unions. The recommendations made in the Moriarty tribunal report on the reforms that must be implemented, including the central recommendation regarding the bringing to an end of...

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: It is intended that the jobs budget will be introduced in the month of May.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The programme for Government clearly states that the cut in the minimum wage will be reversed. This measure will be implemented by Government. As the Taoiseach told the House yesterday, the Attorney General has been consulted on whether separate legislation will be required, whether this can be provided for in existing legislation or, if legislation is required at all. The Government...

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The commitment will be honoured.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: As quickly as possible. The Government is considering the most appropriate way of dealing with the matter. The Taoiseach told the House yesterday that the Attorney General has been consulted on the legislative requirements for doing so. It will be done.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: I acknowledge Deputy Higgins' comments in regard to the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr. I understand there were some communication difficulties last night in terms of the Government Whip not being able to make contact with the Whip of the Technical Group or Deputy Higgins. It is intended to add Deputy Higgins name to the motion on behalf of the Technical Group, which will be before the...