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- Military Neutrality. (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: This is a Green Party question.
- Military Neutrality. (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: We will be.
- Military Neutrality. (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: The Government should set a deadline.
- Military Neutrality. (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: On a point of order, the Minister did not answer my question on the so-called long-standing agreement.
- Military Neutrality. (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: There is no long-standing agreement.
- Military Neutrality. (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: I have outlined my reason. There is no long-standing agreement.
- Military Neutrality. (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: That is complete rubbish and I have outlined why.
- Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: I thank the Minister of State for outlining these proposals in detail. He will have the full support of the House for this Bill. I will not speak for long because most of the issues have been covered. One of the main functions of this legislation is to ensure foster carers are not obliged to obtain permission to seek medical or dental treatment or immunisation for a child, or to allow the...
- Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: I was about to say that.
- Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: I propose to share time with Deputy Catherine Murphy.
- Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: The working group on domestic partnerships has outlined proposals for gay marriage. When is it intended to introduce legislation to provide for gay marriage or does it first require a referendum?
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (22 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the way stamp duty receipts have been made up in 2006 to date. [39079/06]
- Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: Let me refer to the speech made by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, who referred to the additional money being allocated for flood protection measures. He spoke glowingly of the flood maps. While the flood maps are fine and indicate to people that they are in a vulnerable area, they do very little to protect people. Deputy Parlon is the Minister of State...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the support mechanism he is considering for the roll-out of broadband accessibility to the whole of the country; and the timetable and estimated cost for the development of such a facility. [38787/06]
- Written Answers — Energy Supply: Energy Supply (21 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the Government expects to make a decision regarding the construction of a new east west inter-connecter with the UK; the projected grid reinforcement measures that will be required on the UK side of such an inter-connector; and the respective roles for the UK and Irish transmission grid companies in the...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Medical Corps: Defence Forces Medical Corps (21 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will explain the much higher than average absenteeism rates in the Defence Forces and the serious shortage of medical staff; the way he will address both of these problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38478/06]
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (16 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent deployment of Irish troops to Liberia as part of UNMIL; the plans for this to be Ireland's final deployment to UNMIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38108/06]
- Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: The Minister said he will raise the matter with the Lebanese Government but that is if we have any such government. That is surely the biggest potential flashpoint. The leader of Hizbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, has said there may not be a Lebanese Government because it may collapse. He has accused members of that government of collaborating with the Israelis. Does the Minister agree that...
- State Property. (16 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: I am delighted the Minister is playing his part. Many of my constituents have asked me about the future of Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines and I have tabled a separate question in that regard. Is there any possibility of affordable housing being built on that site?
- Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)
John Gormley: Seán South of Garryowen.