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Arts and Culture Plan. (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to Question No. 61 of 25 October 2007, the progress made towards extending the opening hours of national museums and galleries; when these extended opening times will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10824/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the role his Department plays in encouraging sport in the education cycle, in particular to ensure children who are considered socially disadvantaged are involved in sports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10849/08]

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I would not be surprised if we did not have that Bill by 2009.

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: There has been much comment in the past couple of days about the number of Ministers who are travelling abroad to attend St. Patrick's Day functions and how far they are travelling and so on. My view is that the St. Patrick's Day events are of enormous value to this country. That the country is the focus of attention on a worldwide basis for a day or two is of value, and it is of value that...

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: No. 48 on the legislative list is the electoral (amendment) Bill to revise Dáil and European Parliament constituencies in the light of the constituency commission's report. Does the Government intend to legislate for the implementation of the published report?

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I have seen a copy of a communication issued by Fianna Fáil Deputy Michael Kennedy to one of his constituents in respect of the revision of the Dublin North constituency. Deputy Kennedy states that if Fine Gael and the Labour Party kick up a fuss, Fianna Fáil will be willing to refer the report of the constituency commission back to it for review.

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The communication continues: "If Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore came out strongly against it, I am certain Bertie Ahern would gladly refer the proposals back."

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I want to know if Deputy Kennedy's sentiments reflect Government thinking.

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I would like to know what the Government would like me to kick up a fuss about. If I kick up a fuss about something, will the Government change it? Deputy Kennedy has indicated the report will be referred back to the constituency commission if Deputy Kenny and I kick up sufficient fuss about it. Is that the position?

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on his intention to transfer the ownership of the transmission assets from ESB to EirGrid; the timeframe for publication of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10558/08]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the greener homes schemes; the number of applicants waiting to receive grants; his views on the recent problems with wood pellet boilers in County Wexford; if his attention has been drawn to similar problems elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10559/08]

Cancer Services Reports: Motion (Resumed) (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: What about the bonuses?

Cancer Services Reports: Motion (Resumed) (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: No.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: If the Taoiseach kept going we would be told that St. Patrick was a founder member of Fianna Fáil.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister for Education and Science should not raise the subjects of snakes this morning.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Over the weekend two more young men were shot dead, one in Ronanstown and one in Newcastle. That brings to 150 the number of gun murders which have occurred in the State since the Taoiseach took office in 1997. The Garda is expressing concern that the gun murders over the weekend could lead to a further spate of killings. We have had 150 gun murders so far since the Taoiseach took office....

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: What is the figure?

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: With respect, the Taoiseach went way over time in avoiding answering the question. He says he does not have the figure for the number of convictions, which I find amazing given that he has a figure for every possible question that might be asked during Leaders' Questions. My question was: of the 150 gun murders committed in the State since the Taoiseach took office, how many convictions...

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The figure is 24 out of 150.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: That is an awful admission of defeat.