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Community Development. (1 Nov 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants available through aspects of his Department towards the refurbishment of old buildings in rural areas that would be of benefit to such communities as community centres and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26508/07]

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank my colleague, Deputy Howlin, for bringing this Bill back before the House. I also thank all Members who contributed to the debate, especially those who expressed support for the Bill. I do not in any way dispute the personal commitment of the Acting Chairman, Deputy Cuffe, or that of his colleagues, to the Bill. I assure him that bringing the Bill back before the House was not...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: ——than they are to the views I know Deputy Cuffe holds. The truth is the Green Party has been sold a pup and been outwitted on the issue. The commitments his party have received are virtually meaningless and are actually a retreat from what was on offer from the then Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, former Deputy, Michael McDowell, in February 2007. At that time the...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: As Deputy Howlin wrote this morning, the principle of equality is at once simple and unsettling, often unwelcome, yet ultimately unquenchable and undeniable. The principle of equality is founded on the bond of our common humanity. It is based on our recognition in each other of an essential shared human experience. To deny equality is to look another in the eye and proclaim him or her to...

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: The Minister for Hallowe'en.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to raise two matters with the Tánaiste. Does the Government intend to do anything about the significant job losses at Waterford Crystal or to meet the owners, management or employee representatives to discuss yesterday's announcement? What knowledge has the Government concerning the location to which the jobs are being transferred? Are they being transferred to the Czech Republic,...

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: It will save time when it becomes a problem.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he proposes to raise the rate of the living alone allowance; his policy in relation to the future development of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26271/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the time-frame envisaged for completion of the public consultation on pension reform and acting on any policy proposals that emerge. [26270/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason she has not provided funding to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin to enable the school employ a physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy to the children who attend this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26494/07]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the development of a business park in the Ardara area of County Donegal. [26620/07]

Written Answers — Íochaíochtaí Deontaisí: Íochaíochtaí Deontaisí (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 363: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist deontais a chur ar fáil do bhóthar áise i gContae Dhún na nGall i mbliana; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26621/07]

Written Answers — Gréasán Bóithre: Gréasán Bóithre (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 364: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta ,mar gheall ar an droch-chaoi atá ar an mbóthar réigiúnach ó Chroithlí go hAerfort Dhún na nGall, an féidir breis airgid a chur ar fáil le haghaidh plean eile chun an bóthar seo a fheabhsú; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26622/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of a new national school at Gortahork, County Donegal. [26619/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 579: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in regard to the Glenties sewerage scheme, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26618/07]

Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: There is just one issue I want to raise. Among the documents laid before the Dáil today is the report to the Minister for Transport on the circumstances surrounding the Aer Lingus decision on the Shannon-Heathrow link. Does the Taoiseach intend to provide time to have that report discussed in the House?

Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Since the Government was elected for a third time three months ago, it has created three new Ministers of State, established new committees with chairs, vice chairs and convenors and introduced legislation to facilitate a former Minister in claiming his pension. There is nothing wrong with this as it is fair that people can claim their pensions but it would be nice if it was extended to...

Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: On Friday, the Minister pulled back somewhat and on Saturday he said the plan would proceed and that the Garda must be sensible in implementing it. Then on Sunday, when faced with the inevitable, he climbed down on the issue.

Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: For all of this, the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, will receive an extra €25,666 per annum. Why is the taxpayer being asked to give the Minister this pay increase of €500 per week and what will he do to earn it?

Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: The Taoiseach should answer the question I asked.