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Order of Business (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I have two questions for the Taoiseach. Has the Government decided on the date for the budget and, if so, what is it? On the appointment of a Commissioner, does the Taoiseach intend to consult the leaders of the Opposition parties about the choice of nominee for Commissioner?

Departmental Expenditure. (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if it is intended to transfer Uadarás na Gaeltachta's enterprise development functions to Enterprise Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34190/09]

Data Protection. (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the procedures in place within his Department to ensure the security of personal data held by electronic means; if he has satisfied himself with the adequacy of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27240/09]

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the date of the last meeting of the Cabinet committee on economic renewal; and when the next meeting is scheduled. [27241/09]

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economic renewal last met; when the committee is expected to next meet. [32519/09]

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: It is normal for the House not to sit on the week of a referendum. On this occasion, that is particularly appropriate. Many people, even still, make the point to us that there are some uncertainties and a lack of clarity with regard to the Lisbon treaty. Therefore, there should be an opportunity for Members to provide the leadership at local level on the treaty. The Labour Party will...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I appreciate that and I do not want to overstrain the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's position on order. I ask him to allow me a little latitude.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Tánaiste for clarifying the Government's objective on public expenditure cuts. She has confirmed both in an interview and on the record of the House that the Government objective is to achieve €4 billion in cuts in public expenditure, obviously something of significance. We now know what will be in the budget in so far as cuts and spending are concerned. What we do not know...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I do not ask often what "No" means but on this occasion I must ask what the Tánaiste's answer to my first question means.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Tánaiste does not have a date for the budget.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: What is the problem? We all plan our diaries, even personally. I presume the Government has some idea of its diary between now and Christmas. I imagine the many public relations and press people attached to Government at every level must be advising Government on the most convenient date to introduce the budget. Some consideration must have been given as to what time will be given to the...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: -----that the Government would be in a situation that it does not know the date of the budget.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had with officials of other Departments regarding cuts in arts funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32328/09]

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to pursue further with the Tánaiste a matter I raised yesterday, namely, the date on which the budget will be introduced. As she is aware, the date of the budget was moved from January to December. Since this change was made - with the exception of last year when the Government introduced the budget in October - the first Wednesday in December has always been budget day. When I...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Everyone was shocked during the week at the death of Mr. Paddy Barry, an elderly pensioner in Waterford, following a burglary in his home. We all wish to sympathise with his family. Out of respect for them and because I understand a file is being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions, I do not wish to focus on that individual case. However, it brings into focus the fear and...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: My question was specifically about the Garda stations. I note that the Tánaiste is not giving the House any assurance that those Garda stations will not be closed. Last night, the "Prime Time" television programme showed the degree to which people throughout the country are very apprehensive. This is a problem of fear. People are afraid. One of the things which would alleviate the fear...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: -----and leaving the 350 Garda stations that would provide a far greater comfort for people who are fearful in their homes. This recommendation is nonsense. Everyone knows the presence of gardaí in local communities contributes to the prevention of crime, reassures people and is a visible presence of gardaí. It does not make sense to close these Garda stations, particularly when the...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: On Garda stations.

Oireachtas Reform. (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to bring forward proposals for Dáil reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32536/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Sep 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the overseas development aid budget has been cut by close on one quarter during the past year, a percentage higher than cuts made in other areas of Government spending; his views on whether such cuts will have adverse consequences for the poorest of the poor globally; and if he will make a...