Dáil debates

Thursday, 23 May 2013

  • Defence Forces Equipment (6 speeches)
    In other circumstances, I might be inclined to complain about the non-presence of the Minister for Defence, Deputy Alan Shatter, but I suppose he has other questions on his mind today. However,...
  • Corporation Tax (6 speeches)
    I was staggered to hear a report on a meeting of a committee of the US Senate about the tax affairs of two companies which are registered in this country. The first company, Apple Operations...
  • State Banking Sector (8 speeches)
    Permanent TSB had a defined benefit pension scheme which closed to new members in 2006. At the time when Permanent TSB was taken over by Irish Life in 2001, the pension scheme was 120% funded...
  • Schools Recognition (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to speak on this topic of great importance not only in County Monaghan but also nationally. It should be addressed and treated as such. Monaghan Collegiate School has...