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Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: We have had church-State dialogue for some time. The Taoiseach will recall that his predecessor put in place a process for the holding of church-State discussions and talks of a general nature. This is not the first time that Archbishop Martin has expressed these views on the patronage and management of schools. It would appear to me that he is far ahead of the Government on this issue....

Ministerial Travel. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Given the cuts taking place all over the public service, and specifically the cuts in the Department of Defence including the closure of Army barracks, is there any cutback in the use of air travel by Ministers within the country? Has the Taoiseach issued new guidelines in that regard? Can he inform the House of the number of times in the past year that Air Corps aircraft have been used by...

Freedom of Information Requests. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department in the first four months of 2009; the way these compare with the same period in each year since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22355/09]

Freedom of Information Requests. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Information Commissioner has expressed on a number of occasions concern about charges, particularly those relating to appeals. She has suggested that there should be a fundamental review of the freedom of information legislation. What consideration has the Taoiseach given to the Information Commissioner's opinion?

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his participation in the Eastern Partnership summit in Prague on 7 May 2009. [18646/09]

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach his priorities for the June 2009 EU summit; if he has received an agenda for the summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21027/09]

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to meet other EU leaders in advance of the June 2009 summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21028/09]

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: During the course of the Prague summit, Commissioner Spidla, who deals with employment matters, gave an interview in which he suggested the Government should follow the example of Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands in considering introducing innovative work practices and retraining schemes to combat unemployment here. Those suggestions are fairly similar to some of the proposals advocated...

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Does the Taoiseach expect there will be discussion at the summit about the appointment of the new Commission? I refer to two issues in particular. First, I understand the current President of the Commission has indicated his wish to serve a second term. Does the Government support such a second term? Does the Taoiseach expect that the issue will be discussed at the summit? The second...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I ask the Taoiseach for clarity regarding the legislation to establish the National Asset Management Agency. It was first announced on 7 April, the day of the announcement of the supplementary budget. We were told on that occasion that the legislation would be produced as a matter of urgency. Now it appears it is not clear as to whether it will be produced before the House rises for the...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: This is arguably one of the most important pieces of legislation the House will deal with for some time. I appreciate there are complexities in the drafting of it, but it is now two months since it was announced. We do not know yet whether it will be produced before, during or after the summer recess. We are still unclear as to when it will be produced and when the House will deal with....

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: We are entitled to ask a question about the programme for Government.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the recommendations he has made to the Department of Finance with regard to the artists' tax exemption scheme in view of the fact this scheme covers artists, for which he has responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23606/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects to bring legislation before Dáil Éireann regarding the amalgamation of bodies under his remit as announced in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23607/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 221: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the present planning status of a wind farm (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the findings of the European Court of Justice on 3 July 2008, that Ireland had breached its obligations under European Law in respect of environmental impact assessment which should have been sought from the developer...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I did not know about this until Deputy Kenny raised the matter.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: It seems very unfair. Something should be done very soon.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The report of the commission of investigation-----

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: In July 2007, the Government approved an extension of a year for the term of the commission of investigation into the sexual abuse of children in the Dublin archdiocese, to report by September 2008. It was established in March 2006. When is it expected to report?

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Last February the Minister for Education and Science decided to close down 118 special needs classes in various primary schools. These are classes where children with mild learning difficulties are taken out of the mainstream classes and are then educated in classes with small numbers. It enables them to progress their education and allows the children in the mainstream classes to progress...