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- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: The constitutional treaty, or new EU constitution as it has become known, is extremely important. It is historic. On this side of the House we have complimented the Government for its handling of the treaty and have wished it well in the negotiations. It seems a breakthrough has been made. However, we have not had the required debate on the matter in the House. The Taoiseach told us there are...
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: Given that the Minister, Deputy Cullen, has spoken about the need to fast-track the construction of incinerators throughout the countryââ
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: ââincluding in my constituency of Dublin South-East, can I ask the Taoiseachââ
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: He said it will happen in Dublin South-East.
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: The Minister was quoted as saying it.
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: It would be wonderful if I were allowed to speak without being interrupted. Can I ask about the strategic national infrastructure Bill? Will the Taoiseach confirm that the Bill is being supported by the Progressive Democrats? Will the Taoiseach inform the House where the Progressive Democrat Members are today?
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: He has not made his point.
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: It is important.
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: What will the Government do?
- Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: A criminal infrastructure Bill would be just as important in some cases.
- Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: Why is the Government rushing?
- Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)
John Gormley: I know very well what has happened.
- Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)
John Gormley: Ireland has undergone fundamental cultural change in recent years and especially in the years of the Celtic tiger. Members, perhaps with the exception of Deputy English, will remember a time when mothers stayed at home and fathers came home at midday for their dinner. I use the word "dinner" because that is what the meal was called; it was not called "lunch". I am always corrected by my...
- Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)
John Gormley: Many women experienced this. It was clearly discriminatory. It is interesting that, when the labour market requires women, the laws can be changed rapidly. During the Second World War, manpower was limited because the men were on the front and women were encouraged back into the labour market. Similarly, in the Celtic tiger era, this country required more women at work so the Government...
- School Closures. (17 Feb 2004)
John Gormley: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important matter on the Adjournment. The closure of St. Mary's secondary school on a phased basis is a serious blow to the local community I represent. The community to which I refer is based in the Ringsend, Irishtown and Pearse Street areas and was described at a recent local meeting about the closure as traditional working...
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (17 Feb 2004)
John Gormley: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of a review of the disabled drivers tax concession scheme sent to his office in September 2002. [4798/04]
- Written Answers — Revenue Powers: Revenue Powers (17 Feb 2004)
John Gormley: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Finance if new powers being given to the Revenue Commissioners will be supported through additional resources from his Department. [4799/04]
- Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (17 Feb 2004)
John Gormley: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the external effects of CAP reform, for example on developing countries, will be fully dealt with by the EU Agriculture Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4726/04]
- Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (17 Feb 2004)
John Gormley: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will call for a review, under the auspices of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers, of CAP reform and its effects on ACP agriculture; and if he will seek for agricultural trade issues to be addressed as an integral part of the ACP-EU economic partnership agreement negotiations. [4725/04]
- Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (17 Feb 2004)
John Gormley: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will insist on moving away from the ideological position that new forms of support are non-trade distorting to a recognition that new forms of support have an impact on production and trade, the precise impact of which on developing countries will need to be assessed on a case by case basis. [4727/04]