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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I move amendment No. 1: In page 12, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: 2.—The provisions of section 1 regarding the manner of making nominations shall apply with any necessary modifications to European and local elections in lieu of the relevant provisions of the European Parliament Elections Act 1997 and Local Elections Regulations 1985 as amended by the Electoral...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I wish to pursue the issue further. I agree with Deputy Murphy that the coincidence of election time with the publication of the census figures is giving rise to the mismatch. What will be the composition of the constituencies commission which I believe is fixed in the electoral legislation? What will be the commission's terms of reference? Given the increase in population in the State,...

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Rubbish.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (27 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage of discussions on the creation of a north west European electricity market; the estimate of the percentage of the market the ESB would hold in such a scenario; if this development would entail the incorporation of CER into a regional regulatory body; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency Plan: Energy Efficiency Plan (27 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage of preparation of the National Energy Efficiency Plan; the timeframe for its publication; the key measures contained in the energy efficiency plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11333/07]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (27 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason there is a 22 month delay in the former East Coast Area Health Board region for couples wishing to start the process of inter-country adoption; her plans to increase the number of social workers to reduce the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11313/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a decision will be made on an application made to the Dormant Accounts Fund on 4 January 2007, by a group (details supplied) in County Donegal for funding for the provision of a hydro pool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11071/07]

Written Answers — School Libraries: School Libraries (27 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 553: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an gcuirfidh sí airgead ar fáil chun feabhas a chur ar an leabharlann scoile i nGaelscoil Phádraig, An Baile Breac, Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath. [11247/07]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (22 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take to ensure that sex education is available to all school children; her response to a recent survey which indicated that boys who attend all boys schools are unlikely to have adequate sex education provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10711/07]

Written Answers — Standardised Testing: Standardised Testing (22 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when standardised testing will be introduced for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10712/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the present position of the Saharawi region, and initiatives to which Ireland has been party in this regard. [10511/07]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent EU conference on climate change in Brussels; the results that were arrived at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10510/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 177: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received complaints regarding inappropriate use of the national flag; if it is permitted to write slogans on the national flag and to display them publicly; his plans to introduce legislation regarding use of the national flag; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10689/07]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in regard to her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 281 of 7 March 2007, she will outline the conditions laid down by her Department which it is alleged that the college in question failed to comply with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10671/07]

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I am happy I was able to draw something to the Minister's attention that he did not already know.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I thank him for the extensive research he has carried out and the information he has shared with the House.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I am so impressed and feel so glad that I came here to hear this information, that I will withdraw the amendment.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: I support the amendment but think Deputy Cuffe has exaggerated slightly in equating the performance of this Government with a ship of State. There is something majestic about a ship of State and this Government reminds me more of a battered, old, leaking, polluting tanker flying a flag of convenience and crewed by Ministers incapable of communicating with each other and understanding safety...

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: Deputy Morgan's party has no naval wing.

Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Eamon Gilmore: My apologies to the Deputy's colleague.