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Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: In respect of the €15 billion correction required over the next four years, what was the average rate of interest used in estimating Government borrowing? I am specifically interested in the figure for 2011. The Minister spoke about the prohibitive level of our bond yields, which today reached a record high of 7.06%. Can he explain why they have reached such an alarming level? We appear...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: It has not worked.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister's policies have not worked.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister's policies do not stand up.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the average rate?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: What was the underlying interest rate, the average rate, that the Minister was factoring in?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: How did the Minister arrive at €15 billion?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: With due respect, if we are to have a questions-and-answers session, we should have responses. I ask the Minister to answer the question.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Minister willing to answer the question?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: How did the Minister arrive at €15 billion?

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: With due respect, I am entitled to ask questions.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: If that is the case, he had better start answering questions.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: He will not answer the question.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am delighted to contribute to this debate but we must face the realities, as stated in The Irish Times editorial today. Irish Government bond yields in international markets today are 7.06%, the highest since monetary union. Over the next 12 weeks, we, as a nation, will be fighting for our lives. The policies pursued by this Government have taken us to the edge of the cliff. Bloomberg...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding for a new site and new school buildings (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38591/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the reconfiguration of health services in the mid-west; if adequate provision has been made in respect of resources and staffing at a hospital (details supplied) to cope with the increased workload resulting from this reconfiguration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39055/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the guidelines he has issued in respect of the administration of the rent supplement scheme, including dealing with anti-social behaviour by tenants; his plans to reform the rent supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39311/10]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (20 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on energy prices here as commented on by Government agencies such as the National Competitiveness Council, Forfás and the chief executive officer of the Industrial Development Authority; the measures he is taking to make them more competitive in the short to medium term; and if he will make a...

Loan Guarantee Scheme: Motion (Resumed). (20 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to share time with the speakers on the list. Do you need to read the list, a Cheann Comhairle?

Loan Guarantee Scheme: Motion (Resumed). (20 Oct 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: I commend Deputy Perry on tabling this motion which is appropriate and apt. I want to speak on a positive note. What we need is recovery through growth and key to that is the SME sector. I came from that sector myself having set up as self-employed many years ago. We need to look after start-up companies, particularly in the export area. I have a simple ten-point plan starting with the...