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National Security Committee (2 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: In his reply the Taoiseach stated that due to the confidential nature of the work of the National Security Committee it would not be possible to give the dates, frequency and so on of the meetings of the committee and I understand this. However, given the increased vigilance which is now being applied both in the United States and the United Kingdom with regard to the potential for and...

National Security Committee (2 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I appreciate that the Taoiseach cannot go into great detail with regard to levels of security and police co-operation on these matters. In respect of the increased potential for acts of international terrorism and with regard to the increase in dissident activity, has there been an increase in the level of political contact between Ministers here and in Britain? Has there been an increase...

Decentralisation Programme (2 Nov 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the number of members of his staff who have applied for relocation under the decentralisation programme; the number of such staff who have actually transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32310/10]

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: That is an awful reflection on the Minister's Department.

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Yesterday, the Minister for Finance told the Irish people that the Government has decided to make a €15 billion adjustment in the budget over the next four years, double the amount that was previously expected. Where does this €15 billion come from? When I asked the Taoiseach earlier today for the detail of the information and projections on which that figure must be based, he either...

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: These cost controls must also be applied in the public sector, where there must be stronger efforts to control input costs, including professional fees, but also costs such as those relating to drugs and other elements of supply chain management. For all the doom and gloom of this emergency, the Irish economy actually has a great future. The real Celtic tiger was an export-led boom before...

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: We opposed NAMA and we have been proven correct in doing so, just as we watch the developers continuing to enrich themselves through more tax breaks on interest they have not even paid. We supported the Government on the Lisbon treaty and we have supported the plan to bring down the deficit to 3% by 2014 because it is right that we send the signal to the world that a new Government will...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: For the past two weeks or thereabouts, the Government has offered briefings to the finance spokespersons of the Opposition parties in respect of budgetary matters. These briefings have been represented as the Government opening the books to the Opposition. It is fair to say that what the opening of the books to the Opposition has amounted to is three meetings in the Department of Finance....

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach has completely avoided the question I asked him. I listed key information that the Labour Party has not been provided with, including the definitive growth forecast for next year, the projections on which macroeconomic growth forecasts for the next four years would be based, the proposed adjustment for next year, the template for the four-year plan, the way in which the bank...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: The €15 billion figure is a guess.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: On that matter, it is my understanding - the Taoiseach can correct me if I am wrong - that the Department of the Taoiseach is responsible for the administrative budget of the Moriarty tribunal, which would include the costs of legal counsel for the tribunal. I would be surprised if-----

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I would be surprised if the appointment was made without at least informing the Taoiseach and his Department or perhaps seeking their approval, at least for the cost of the appointment. Was the Department informed or was its approval sought? There were reports in newspapers at the weekend that property developers with NAMA-bound loans are enjoying multi-million euro benefits by exploiting a...

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: With regard to the budget, has the Government given any consideration to closing off that loophole if it exists?

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I did not raise an issue before a tribunal.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I raised no issue which is before a tribunal.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: I asked the Taoiseach a question in respect of the responsibility he and his Department have for the administrative cost of the tribunal, including the cost of the appointment of counsel. It is a perfectly in order question.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: They never told the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Defence the present strength of the Defence Forces, broken down by Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the anticipated figure for twelve months from now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38096/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (21 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Defence the nature of the investigation being carried out regarding serving members of the Defence Forces (details supplied); if the investigation is of a criminal nature; when and the reason the investigation commenced; if it has concluded , if not, when it is likely to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38114/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (20 Oct 2010)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to his announcement at a recent conference that he is to establish a next generation network taskforce, the way in which this is distinct from the broadband task force announced in July 2009 next generation report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37784/10]