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	<title>School Transport. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>In June 2007, Srah national school closed and amalgamated with Scoil N&Atilde;&iexcl;isi&Atilde;&ordm;nta an Trian L&Atilde;&iexcl;ir.  The new amalgamated school is called Scoil N&Atilde;&iexcl;isi&Atilde;&ordm;nta Tuar Mhic &Atilde;‰adaigh. For primary school...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="577.2">In June 2007, Srah national school closed and amalgamated with Scoil NÃ¡isiÃºnta an Trian LÃ¡ir.  The new amalgamated school is called Scoil NÃ¡isiÃºnta Tuar Mhic Ã‰adaigh.</p><p pid="577.3">For primary school children, the school bus route starts at Tourmakeady village in the morning and travels towards Srah village along what is locally known as the low road.  The bus picks up four children on the low road, turns at Srah and returns to Tourmakeady along the same road.</p><p pid="577.4">There is, however, a top road, that is connected to this low road by a link road that is half a mile long.  There are four families with ten children who live on the upper road and all these children attend Scoil NÃ¡isiÃºnta Tuar Mhic Ã‰adaigh.  It is common sense that for the sake of a few minutes and half a mile of road that the bus should collect the four children on the low road on the way to Srah and return on the top road on its way back to Tourmakeady to facilitate the ten children who live on the upper road.  I am asking that the bus travel in a loop instead of going over and back on the same route.</p><p pid="577.5">The second issue is even more black and white.  When Srah national school, a Gaelscoil, closed in June 2007, and amalgamated with Scoil NÃ¡isiÃºnta an Trian LÃ¡ir to become Scoil NÃ¡isiÃºnta Tuar Mhic Ã‰adaigh, the pupils from Srah were assured by the Department of Education and Science that they would be guaranteed school transport to get to the new school.  A child whose name I have given to the Department was attending Srah school in 2007 and lived 1.9 miles from it.  That child now attends the new school in Tourmakeady, which is five miles from his home.  He applied for school transport but was told by Bus Ã‰ireann that because he was not attending his nearest school, Dereendafderg national school, he could only have transport at a cost of â‚¬200 per term.  This came as a great surprise because Dereendafderg national school closed more than 35 years ago.  Srah national school was the closest school when he attended in 2007 and now Tourmakeady is the closest school.  The appropriate pick up point for this child is Derassa Cross.  The school bus passes this cross anyway, meaning no change is required to the bus route.  The child meets all the criteria to receive school transport free of charge.  I ask that this is given to him as per his entitlement.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-01T21:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>That shows that in 2007&acirc;€”&acirc;€”</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="552.1">That shows that in 2007â€”â€”</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>That is untrue.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="544.1">That is untrue.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>It is a matter of job retention.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="536.1">It is a matter of job retention.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>I just performed better than the Deputy on the night.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="534.1">I just performed better than the Deputy on the night.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>With respect, he is talking nonsense.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="532.1">With respect, he is talking nonsense.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>That is the reality.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="530.1">That is the reality.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>It is the same in every other country.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="528.1">It is the same in every other country.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>I ask that the Opposition be a little more forthcoming in offering solutions to the crisis.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="520.1">I ask that the Opposition be a little more forthcoming in offering solutions to the crisis.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T17:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>It was one of the only positive suggestions made.  We should refund VAT to people purchasing property.  I would also consider incentives for the motor trade, including providing for a scrappage...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="518.1">It was one of the only positive suggestions made.  We should refund VAT to people purchasing property.  I would also consider incentives for the motor trade, including providing for a scrappage scheme, as well as the retail sector which has suffered a savage decline and for which I would perhaps consider changes to PRSI to help protect jobs.  The sector has seen a decline three times the level in any other country in the euro area and is a very important one.  Personal savings have increased due to the issue of confidence.</p><p pid="518.2">The Opposition will just not admit that this is a global crisis that requires from all of us political responsibility to deal with it in the national interest.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T17:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>&acirc;€”&acirc;€”this country is capable of getting our public finances under control within the five-year period.  We have the confidence of the European Central Bank in that regard.  The ability of the...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="516.1">â€”â€”this country is capable of getting our public finances under control within the five-year period.  We have the confidence of the European Central Bank in that regard.  The ability of the banks to lend money is a key issue to our recovery.  I look forward to the proposals on 7 April that will deal with the bad asset situation in our banks and free up money for businesses big and small.  I am particularly concerned about the retention of existing jobs.  The national development plan should be redirected to protect existing jobs in our economy.  It is a priority for me and something I have highlighted in every debate on this issue in recent weeks.</p><p pid="516.2">While the Governmentâ€™s target must be to consider the structural deficit and will involve a new approach to taxation, as Deputy White has said those who are in a position to pay more will be asked to pay more.  We must also do everything we can to protect the vulnerable people in our society at this time in particular.  We must reduce prices and wages and become more competitive as a country.  Irelandâ€™s problems have been compounded by the contraction in the construction industry and the fall in exports.  If we did not have the problem of the contraction in the construction industry, we would still be in a very difficult economic situation today.  In 2007 our exports grew by 6.8%.  The forecast for 2009, however, is for a reduction of 2.6%, which unfortunately speaks for itself.</p><p pid="516.3">We must bring back construction to a level at which it is sustainable, which is 10% of GNP.  In the budget on 7 April the Government should introduce short-term measures that meet our long-term objectives.  Earlier I heard a Fine Gael frontbench spokesperson mention a stamp duty holiday.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>We can achieve that with bank regulation and governance and convincing the international community that&acirc;€”&acirc;€”</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="513.1">We can achieve that with bank regulation and governance and convincing the international community thatâ€”â€”</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>We must restore our international reputation as far as the financial markets are concerned.  The Opposition has done a fair bit to undermine that and it must take responsibility.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="511.1">We must restore our international reputation as far as the financial markets are concerned.  The Opposition has done a fair bit to undermine that and it must take responsibility.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>We have a five-year objective that has been highlighted by the Taoiseach in the House today.  The objective is to bring the budget deficit below 3% by 2013.  We have signed up to that commitment...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="509.1">We have a five-year objective that has been highlighted by the Taoiseach in the House today.  The objective is to bring the budget deficit below 3% by 2013.  We have signed up to that commitment under the Stability and Growth Pact.  There has been much talk today about the 9.5% GDP deficit this year and whether we will maintain that figure.  I believe we need to keep as close to that as possible and in order to realise the objective we seek within the five-year period.  Circumstances are constantly changing and we need to respond as positively as we can to the situation in which we find ourselves.  I ask the Opposition to join the Government in presenting a comprehensive integrated approach to solving our problems.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<description>The national interest is in the interest of every person in my constituency and in Deputy Durkan&acirc;€™s.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="507.1">The national interest is in the interest of every person in my constituency and in Deputy Durkanâ€™s.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<description>It is because I am talking about the national interest, which is obviously something that is not close to Deputy Durkan&acirc;€™s heart.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="504.1">It is because I am talking about the national interest, which is obviously something that is not close to Deputy Durkanâ€™s heart.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<description>That needs to be recognised.  On 7 April I hope we might get some support from the Opposition.  We would like to think we would have an integrated approach to dealing with the problem and a plan...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="502.1">That needs to be recognised.  On 7 April I hope we might get some support from the Opposition.  We would like to think we would have an integrated approach to dealing with the problem and a plan over five years, with the Oppositionâ€™s support with the help of God.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<description>I beg the Deputy&acirc;€™s pardon on that.  I have already stated in my first sentence that the situation has been unfolding and continues to unfold.  We may yet see further changes.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="500.1">I beg the Deputyâ€™s pardon on that.  I have already stated in my first sentence that the situation has been unfolding and continues to unfold.  We may yet see further changes.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>The problems being faced in Ireland are global.  Obviously the Deputies opposite do not realise that.  I did not think I was saying something new, but obviously it is coming as news to those on...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="498.1">The problems being faced in Ireland are global.  Obviously the Deputies opposite do not realise that.  I did not think I was saying something new, but obviously it is coming as news to those on the Opposition benches.  However, the problems are global.  Countries which in the past had similar problems to Irelandâ€™s have recovered and achieved social and economic success, as we will also.  It is about time we brought some confidence into this debate to show that we can and will find a way out of this situation.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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	<description>We will have plenty opportunity to have the benefit of their wisdom and we look forward to that with great interest.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="496.1">We will have plenty opportunity to have the benefit of their wisdom and we look forward to that with great interest.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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