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Leaders' Questions (17 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Sure, you do not.

Consultancy Contracts (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach if he will report on the supervision by his Department of the awarding of public relations contracts by other Ministers, arising from the recommendations of the Quigley Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35871/10]

Consultancy Contracts (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Did I hear the Taoiseach correctly say that the number of occasions when a Minister needed to use the procedure recommended in the Quigley report, whereby when a particular PR consultant is being recommended by the Minister himself or herself it needs to go to the Secretary General to the Government, was two since 2005?

Consultancy Contracts (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach stated that one related to the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in 2008. One also related to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in 2007. Was that in the lifetime of the present Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government?

Consultancy Contracts (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: In respect of both of those appointments, what was unique about them that they required the appointment of an outside PR consultant? Why was the PR work concerned not considered to be a normal part of the press or PR work of the two respective Departments?

Public Service Reform (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach to report on the implementation of the plan, Transforming Public Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/10]

Written Answers — Rail Accidents: Rail Accidents (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress made by Iarnród Éireann in implementing the recommendations made by the railway investigation unit in its report into the Malahide viaduct accident in August 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42716/10]

Written Answers — Recognition of Professional Qualifications: Recognition of Professional Qualifications (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will reconsider her decision not to permit an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) against a decision not to recognise their qualifications under Directive 2005/36/EC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42499/10]

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the arrangement for the transfer of a prisoner between Britain and Ireland who has been made subject of orders under mental health legislation in either jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42489/10]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the cost of E85 bio ethanol has increased by 24% in price in less than 11 months, which is far in excess of any inflation figures; the reason for this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42390/10]

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: This country's best days are ahead of it. This country's economy has great strengths. I agree with some of the things the Taoiseach has said in the House today, that, for example, our exports are growing and that this is a good country in which to do business. I believe we will get through the economic crisis the country is now facing. I believe also that the majority of people in this...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: All of that has contributed to a situation where the credibility of the Government has been shot and where confidence in the Government both at home and abroad is at an all-time low. I drew attention to the comments made by Daniel Gros of the Centre for European Policy Studies this morning where he set out clearly that the banking guarantee has led to the economic downfall of the country and...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: We can try, as we will at whatever opportunity is given to us, to defeat the Government in the House and to bring that about. We cannot force it unless the numbers so dictate - unless there are defections either by the Greens or by Independents or from the Government's back benches. However, the Government can decide to bring to an end the uncertainty and lack of confidence which the...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: That is something practical that the Taoiseach can do in order to stabilise market conditions and restore confidence in the country. It is simply unthinkable that the Taoiseach intends to continue to serve out the next 18 months or whatever is left of the normal life of the Government in circumstances where there is no confidence in the Government among the people and where clearly and more...

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach can do something to restore confidence - put an end to it. Let the people have the opportunity to elect a new Government and give a fresh start to the country. Let us hope this will help provide the confidence required to restore the country's fortunes.

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Let the people decide.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I want to ask the Taoiseach what is going on. Last week the cost of State borrowing reached record levels and last Thursday morning I asked the Tánaiste on the Order of Business if the Minister for Finance was going to make a statement either that day or sometime over the weekend about the very turbulent financial situation the country was facing. No such statement was made. However, we...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I accept that the Taoiseach is not responsible for the rumours and speculation in the international media, but he and his Government are responsible for putting those rumours to rest and for settling the position. Unfortunately, that has not happened over the course of the weekend. The Taoiseach continuing to rely on the phrase that the Government has not made an application to the European...

Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: What is the date for the publication of the four-year plan? I understood from previous replies given by the Taoiseach that it was intended to publish it some time next week. Reports this morning suggested the Government would bring forward its publication date to earlier than recently stated. Does the Taoiseach's reply to Deputy Kenny mean it will be published earlier than next week?

Public Service Reform (16 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I will ask two brief questions. Which is the lead Department responsible for public service reform? Is it the Department of the Taoiseach or the Department of Finance? What savings is the Croke Park agreement estimated to achieve in 2011?