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Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach makes it sound as though the consultants are out there organising queues, one line for urgent cases and another line for non-urgent cases. The reason cases are designated as urgent is because there is an 18-month queue and consultants must do something with people they have concluded are ill. If the Taoiseach or I went to the doctor and he recommended we get a colonoscopy, we...

Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It is about not telling the public how many patients were involved regarding the consultant in Cork. How many patients were involved? What were they trying to cover up when they said they did not want to go into detail with regard to the number of patients involved? Will the Taoiseach tell us the number of patients involved?

Order of Business. (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: When the Taoiseach replied to Deputy Kenny, I presume he intended to include the leader of the Labour Party in the loop as far as consultations on the date of the referendum were concerned.

Order of Business. (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I know the Taoiseach is very much aware of the appalling killing of two young Polish men last week. I have previously raised the issue of the level of violence and the level related to alcohol or its availability. A review of off-licences was promised by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. When is it likely to be completed? It appears that there is considerable growth in...

Legislative Programme. (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach his legislative priorities for the remainder of the 30th Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1135/08]

Legislative Programme. (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I agree with Deputy Kenny that a very small amount of legislation is emerging from this Government in its post-general election manifestation. Among the Bills we know will be published is the referendum Bill to deal with the EU treaty. When are we likely to see this Bill? Has the Government set a date for the referendum? Can we now take it there will not be a Bill in 2008 dealing with a...

National Archives. (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the number of files in respect of the files transferred to the National Archive in respect of the year 1977, withheld by his Department; the numbers withheld under Section 8(4)([i]a[/i]) of the National Archives Act 1986; the number withheld under Section 8(4)([i]b[/i]); the number withheld under Section 8(4)([i]c[/i]); and if he will make a statement on the...

National Archives. (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Was that an issue the Taoiseach discussed with Prime Minister Brown when he met with him recently or have there been any discussions at governmental level about the possibility of such a visit and how the arrangements might be made for it? On the National Archives, the Taoiseach told us that 12 files have been withheld this year for various reasons. I appreciate he obviously cannot identify...

National Archives. (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: With regard to files being withheld because they identify the names of people, resulting in distress for the people concerned, I understand from the Taoiseach that much of the withheld information has to do with the withholding of names of people who were supplying information. Over the past decade, has the number of files or documents withheld for that reason been on the increase compared...

National Archives. (4 Mar 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I have a final supplementary question in respect of 8(4)(c), which relates to the withholding of documents where they would or might cause distress or danger to living persons on the grounds that they contain information about individuals or would or be likely to lead to an action for damages for defamation. If files are withheld for political reasons under that clause, what are the criteria...

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the fact that, of 296 breaches of the minimum pay legislation, detected during 2006 and 2007, prosecutions were initiated in just a single case; if he is satisfied that the legislation is being properly enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8341/08]

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the average industrial wage earned by a male worker and female worker respectively; the average male earnings and average female earnings generally; if he plans additional measures to help bridge the male female earnings gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8342/08]

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I join Deputy Kenny in expressing sympathy to the families of the two young Polish men who were so savagely murdered some nights ago. Unfortunately, this is not the first time there has been this type of occurrence on our streets. We have discussed it in the House previously. The House and Irish society must have a serious discussion about the random violence that is occurring and the...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: While I and this party are in the House, this Government will not cut funding to the homeless services. I want a statement from the Tánaiste today that the funding for the homeless services in this country will be restored.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It most certainly is in order.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: It most certainly is. If the economic fortunes of this country are turning and revenues are beginning to tighten, the first thing that will not be cut are services to homeless people. I want an assurance from the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance — the Minister for Health and Children is sitting beside him and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, who is the...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: To assist the Ceann Comhairle with keeping order, there is a promised social housing Bill.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: When the Tánaiste responds about that Bill I ask him to assure the House that funding for the homeless services will continue and not be cut, as has been reported in the last two days.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: A Cheann Comhairle——

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Eamon Gilmore: I am not trying to raise any old issue and the Ceann Comhairle has had no difficulty with me regarding being in order on matters. This is not something that passes lightly. It is not about maintaining existing services. Additional services must be provided to achieve the homeless strategy by 2010. What happened was that plans and the various projects were all in place and the HSE,...