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- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: He asked for an Oireachtas inquiry; I was there.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: I was at the meeting when he asked for an Oireachtas inquiry. It is inappropriate for the Governor to carry out an investigation into an organisation for which he is responsible. The public requires a clear and unambiguous inquiry into the banking system. The first difficulty with the Minister's proposal is that the inquiry it envisages will be conducted in private. Second, it is a...
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: The public is entitled to know precisely what went on. Any inquiry must ensure public accountability by the banks, the regulatory system and the Government. The Minister said he has nothing to fear from an investigation. I assume he wants the process to have credibility. Members of the Green Party have called repeatedly in recent days for a public inquiry. I will be interested to hear...
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: I hope the Minister will explain in his response what are his reservations in terms of a public Oireachtas inquiry.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: It is to be held in private.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: Was the Green Party not seeking a public inquiry?
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister's party sought a public inquiry.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: With due respect, was the Minister's party not seeking a public inquiry?
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: Will the Minister outline whether this is a public inquiry or a private one?
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is a public inquiry.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: How will it be democratic?
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is a private, cosy inquiry, not a public inquiry.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: The public is entitled to get-----
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister is waffling.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: It is not a public inquiry.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Green Party said it wanted a public inquiry.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: We need to have a public inquiry.
- Banking Crisis: Statements (19 Jan 2010)
Kieran O'Donnell: No, the Minister is incorrect.
- Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)
Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to share time with Deputies Tom Hayes and David Stanton. What the Minister of State, Deputy Dick Roche, stated about the evolution of quangos was interesting. It is a great pity that proper reform of Government and quangos was not included in the budget. Ultimately, the party in power can determine that. I will deal quickly with my experience of the House. The Order of Business is a...
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2009)
Kieran O'Donnell: It could not even produce a set of accounts, as is normally the case.