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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will bring the promised legislative reforms before Dáil Éireann to deal with the increase in knife crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7587/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if arising from his interview (details supplied) he will state when he will introduce legislation to end prison terms for non-payment of fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7588/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance if a category of saving product (details supplied) is covered by the State guarantee. [7765/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Finance if principal officers in the Civil Service are to receive the 1.1% pay increase recommended under the second report of the Public Service Benchmarking Body; the effect this will have on other Civil Service pay grades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7953/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the consideration given to the condition of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; his plans for a new building for this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7842/09]

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I support Deputy Kenny's request for a debate in the House next week on the implications of the cut in the health service budget for next year. It has already been stated that this will affect front line services. We need to debate that in the House and I hope the Government would agree to the request from the Opposition parties for a debate next week. Several Ministers have stated in...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I would like to pursue a little further the Taoiseach's last response. I acknowledge, as did Deputy Kenny, that both Ministers of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputies Carey and Roche, are doing real jobs. Also, the two Ministers of State present in the House are excellent Ministers of State. The Green Party, which is a partner in Government, has proposed a reduction in the...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank the Taoiseach for his remarks. He has made my day.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: While the Taoiseach's response is interesting, it does not answer the question I asked, namely, is the Government considering reducing the number of Ministers of State? The only interpretation I can put on the Taoiseach's response so far is that the Government is not considering that proposal. I would like a straight answer to my question. Is a reduction in the number of Ministers of State...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Is the Taoiseach saying it is not a matter of numbers? Is that it?

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Will that principle apply generally now? If that principle is to be applied to the numbers of Ministers of State, will it also apply throughout Government services, that if the cost of Government is reduced numbers are safe? Will that apply in the HSE? Is that the direction the Taoiseach has given to an bord snip? Has an bord snip been given this principle and told that if it can achieve...

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Labour Party does not agree to this proposal, which is that all of the remaining Stages of the Bill dealing with the so-called pension levy in the public service should be guillotined at 10.30 p.m. tonight. There are a number of reasons we are opposing the guillotine. First, there are 51 amendments that have to be considered and there will not be sufficient time to consider them in the...

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: One of the things the Taoiseach tells us repeatedly is that the economic crisis we are experiencing is largely due to international factors which are outside the control of the Government. Some of that is true, but there are some things that are within our control. One of these is the state of our own country's industrial relations. We are now facing into a spate of strikes over the next...

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach will have to make up his mind on how he is going to deal with the crisis we are now facing. He cannot say that he wants to bring everybody with him or invite the Opposition to be constructive if he swipes at us with a partisan kick whenever we try to be constructive.

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Similarly, he cannot say he wants to hold discussions with the social partners if, when they engage in discussions and reach agreement with him on the objective of cutting public expenditure by €2 billion, he then drops them the details after midnight without allowing time for consideration or discussions aimed at reaching agreement. He cannot have it both ways. Trade unions are willing to...

Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: He already had 120,000 angry people take to the streets last Saturday and a spate of strikes is planned. This country's reputation is on the line, and that is of concern to all of us. In light of all of the matters which are already damaging our reputation in the international community, the last thing we need is Ireland being closed down or various sectors going on strike. I speak as one...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to change any of the functions or responsibilities of Ministers of State at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3148/09]

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the manner in which it is intended to achieve the 10% reduction in costs in his offices and that of his Ministers of State, announced by him on 3 February 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4744/09]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (24 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has had contacts with the new administration in the United States in view of reports that proposed tax changes may impact on US investment here and the possible consequences for job creation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7261/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2009)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to effect the 8% reduction in professional fees in relation to services provided to or funded by her Department; the amount expected to be saved in her Department's budget as a result of this process; and if she will make a statement...