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Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Will there be a revision of the programme for Government? As I understand it, the programme for Government was based on the assumption of an economic growth rate of 4.5% per annum over the life of the Government, which will clearly not be achieved. Will there be a revision of the specifics in the programme for Government? I wish to ask about two specific points. The first is the commitment...

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I will pursue the matter further. I accept these are budgetary matters and I am not asking the Taoiseach what is in the 2009 budget or even the 2010 budget. I am asking him what is in the programme for Government and if it still holds. In respect of this particular set of commitments, I wish to know if it still the Government's intention to cut the top rate of tax by 1%, the standard rate...

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach is waffling.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I asked a succinct question.

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce a broadleaf thinning scheme which is vital to ensure the production of high quality crop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25551/08]

Written Answers — Farmers' Rights: Farmers' Rights (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the introduction of a 14 day advance notice period for all farm inspections in the drawing up of a new charter of rights for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25550/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 583: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his intentions with regard to the proposed new Shanganagh waste water scheme in County Dublin in view of his plans for other waste water treatment plants in the greater Dublin area, the length of time which has elapsed since the EIS, and the changes which have occurred in the meantime in construction...

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: That is an awful thing to say about Deputy Roche.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: What are the plans for the business of the Dáil next week? What legislation, if any, will be dealt with? What are the arrangements for the debate on the economy? I understand the Government intends to put a motion before the House. Which Minister will introduce that motion? Can the Taoiseach confirm that there will be such a motion?

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach stated the Government will make decisions based on the mid-year Exchequer returns. I understand these will be published tomorrow. Is the Taoiseach aware of the contents of those returns? Did the Cabinet discuss the figures today? When will he be in a position to outline to the House exactly what he and the Government intend to do to deal with what is indicated by those...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I understand the Exchequer figures will be released tomorrow at a press conference.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: We are not in a normal situation. We are seeing the most dramatic turnaround in the public finances in a very long time. Will the Minister for Finance come into the House tomorrow to tell us what the Exchequer returns are and the approach the Government intends to take?

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It is not credible when for the past couple of weeks the Taoiseach and the Minister have spoken in this coded language and dropped hints all over the place about corrective action, prudent measures, savings and temporary adjustments. Such language is creating the climate for the Government to engage in cutting various programmes and services and, possibly, introducing some stealth taxes. In...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: We want the Taoiseach to tell the House what he will do to address the issue instead of presenting all these coded messages and pretending that we will get the figures tomorrow, following which the Government will address what it is going to do. Is he trying to tell us that the Government has not been addressing this issue for quite some time? It is incredible that he does not know, in...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Anybody with experience of dealing with Departments or the public service can see what is happening. Will the Taoiseach treat the people like adults and tell us exactly what is happening and what will be done? He should put it on the table and take out the coded language and, instead of allowing the Minister for Finance or his officials to arrange a press conference, he should have the...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Does the Taoiseach know the figures?

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The difficulty here arises from the fact that the questions on Thursday were addressed to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, who, I understand, was in Cork on Thursday and went fundraising in Kerry later in the day.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: This is one of the most serious environmental problems to have emerged for some time and people living in the vicinity in Cork are concerned by the risks to their health. I understand an independent environmental report was prepared for Cork County Council as far back as 2005. This report was submitted to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government but seems to have...

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I support the proposal that there should be additional time this evening for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to provide answers for the people of Cork. If he wishes to do this now I would be very happy.

Social Partnership. (1 Jul 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach when he will next meet with the social partners collectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14623/08]