Results 11,161-11,180 of 11,500 for speaker:Gerry Adams

State Assets (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: On a related matter, the Taoiseach has twice mentioned my non-attendance at events involving the Queen of England. While I respect his right to attend and that of the President to invite the Queen of England, I also have the right not to attend. While I represent a constituency in the State, I am from the North. County Mayo is no longer under the control of the English Crown. Where I come...

State Assets (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: I understand that, but the Taoiseach has raised this issue on a number of occasions. I ask him to respect my right as a democrat and an Irish republican-----

State Assets (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: -----and someoneone who has contributed and will continue to contribute to bringing about the unity of our people. I ask that my view be respected also.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: It is interesting that while Greece and Portugal are having issues associated with their economic distress dealt with at European level, the Government has not even managed to get Irish issues on the agenda. Tá ceist agam faoi ard-bhaincéirí. An bhliain seo caite, dúirt urlabhraí Fhine Gael, an Teachta Richard Bruton, nár chóir dos na hard-bhaincéirí an méid airgid a mhol Rialtas...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: I again voice my frustration. I did not use the words "a formal request" but "a request". I agree entirely that ordinary staff in the banks are taking the brunt of public anger, although they do not deserve it. However, the Taoiseach has not ruled out a breach of the cap. The problem is not just that people are angry with the bankers, but that they are also angry at the failure of the...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: I am asking the Taoiseach directly whether he will rule out increases. He said – I do not want to put words into his mouth, although he often puts them into mine – he would need to be persuaded or convinced. He needs to say "No," that he will not countenance any increase that would bring a salary above €500,000, a huge salary for anybody to take home. It is regarded as indecent by...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Yes.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Is that a response to my question?

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 51: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a review of the current income thresholds in respect of applicants for social housing. [11516/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 52: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the suggestion that property in the control of the National Asset Management Agency be used in part to house those who remain on the waiting lists of local authorities or in housing unfit for habitation. [11515/11]

Written Answers — Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 348: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the recommendations of the Task Force on Active Citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11458/11]

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Tá mé an-sásta é sin a chloisint. Does the Taoiseach agree that the complete normalisation of relationships between Ireland and Britain and the independence of this nation, as opposed to the State, can only be fully achieved by bringing to an end partition and reuniting the people and the country? Does he accept that the Good Friday Agreement provides a democratic and peaceful path to...

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: I agree with the Taoiseach that there are many difficult legacy issues arising from the conflict and that the light must be shone on all of them, including the actions of and killings by republicans. I seek the same clarity from the Government on all of these incidents and ask that they be dealt with in an equal and inclusive way. Rather than us playing politics on the issue, does the...

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Could I speak again briefly as it is such an important issue?

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Just one sentence, please.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: There are reports that the joint labour committee wage agreement was discussed by the Cabinet. Given the impact any decisions may have on the 300,000 low paid workers affected by it, is it intended to bring forward legislation? If so, when will it be published? What changes to terms and conditions will be contained in the agreement?

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (11 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to the ground rents that are paid by the Office of Public Works, if he will provide a breakdown of the total cost of this annually and a breakdown of the amount the ground rents are for each property. [10885/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (11 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to the 50 properties on which the Office of Public Works pays ground rents, the persons to whom the ground rents are payable. [10898/11]

Ministerial Staff (11 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of political advisors working in his Department; and the total cost of same. [8371/11]

Ministerial Staff (11 May 2011)

Gerry Adams: Dúirt an Taoiseach i rith fheachtas an olltoghcháin go mbeadh an Rialtas oscailte, le polasaithe macánta. B'shin fhocal a bhí go mór i mbéal an Taoisigh. I appreciate that he is trying to introduce new procedures. In the interests of transparency, can he tell us what the appointment procedures are for political advisers? He said their salaries were being finalised. However, could...