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Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Report Stage (30 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his indulgence. This is a reasonable amendment and I hope the Minister will see fit to accept it and two complementary Fine Gael Party proposals in amendments Nos. 44 and 51.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Report Stage (30 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will speak to the Fine Gael amendment No. 11. We believe the Central Bank commission should come under the freedom of information structure. The point is transparency and having a system where people can gain access to information in a way that will make them confident in how the system operates. I feel strongly about this and if an organisation is run properly by dealing with probity...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the processing time for each individual social welfare office to deal with a claim for jobseeker's benefit to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27951/10]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 577: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a qualified and practising special needs assistant, currently working within a Department recognised school but who is not in possession of any formal Irish language qualifications is eligible for the award of a formal contract prior to the attainment of the appropriate qualifications, or while undertaking a course...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the discussions she has had with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding the difficulties surrounding visa arrangements for visitors from emerging markets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27212/10]

Written Answers — School Enrolment: School Enrolment (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 255: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27313/10]

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: My party has had a consistent policy for the past year.

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Fine Gael supports the Bill. I wish to address a number of issues relating to the Bill and the broader European measures. In his speech the Minister has provided technical details of the content of the Bill. Perhaps he will be able to clarify a number of points. First, he indicated that the level of the guarantee would be up to 120% of our requirement in terms of the schedule, which was...

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: No.

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the Minister of State give me leave to clarify that point?

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: The point is that 120% of the amount is required to be given under guarantee to enable the country to secure a AAA rating. This is to counter for the possibility that some member states which should provide the guarantee may be unable to do so. The question I am asking is simple. If one is required to provide 120% of the contribution amount-----

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a question of linking it back. Could one potentially have a situation whereby the amount required would be well in excess of the €7.5 billion being provided in Part 1 of section 3?

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a speculating brief.

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: That would not surprise me.

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: He might tell us a little more as well.

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: I used the word "leaked" rather than "speculative".

European Financial Stability Facility Bill: Second Stage (24 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: About whom is the Minster of State talking? He might as well put it on the record.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of adults and children currently residing in residential centres for people with disabilities; if she will provide a list of these centres; when she will introduce legislation to regulate and inspect residential centres for people with disabilities; the cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25832/10]

National Debt (17 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: Perhaps the Minister will, in respect of the €3 billion mentioned, provide the House with a broad breakdown between expenditure and taxation. Perhaps also he will comment on the fact that relative to other countries our bond spreads are and have been consistently high. Does he agree with the view that we continue to have a credibility issue with which to deal in terms of the budget...

Departmental Appointments (17 Jun 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Regling and Watson and Honohan reports both express amazement at the failure to identify the level of risk at an earlier period in the banks. It appears that the risk was in front of their faces but they could not see it. Furthermore, the issue of solvency was never addressed. The focus was all on liquidity. Was that due to a lack of expertise or a lack of procedures in the Financial...