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Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am trying to make a positive contribution. Fine Gael made a proposal that a switch from branded to generic drugs would save €200 million. Why does the Minister not make a positive move like that and save money and jobs and remove the €10 travel levy that is crippling areas like Shannon?

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is not correct.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: They are Department figures.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: We would get a return from investing in infrastructure: houses would be built.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Will the Minister examine the idea?

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It concerned the €10 levy on air travel. Will the Minister revisit that issue as there is only a saving of €95 million, but approximately 800 jobs will be lost in consequence?

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: There has been a 10% reduction in flights in Britain because of the levy.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is Cowen speak.

Written Answers — Reserve Defence Forces: Reserve Defence Forces (4 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received recommendations and a proposed plan of action with respect to the first line reserve on foot of the proposals that have been prepared by the military authorities; if not, when he expects to receive them; if the Defence Forces representative associations will be consulted on these recommendations and proposed plan of action...

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Deputy Bruton, on behalf of our party, tabled an amendment to this motion which states: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "—accepts the need to reduce borrowing in 2009 by €2 billion, as outlined in the Revised Stability Programme; calls for a detailed review and amendment of the measures announced by Government on 3 February 2009 to secure a fairer...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is still negative in government.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I hope the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, will remain in the House to allow Members to respond to the points he raised. He has discussed everything other than Government policy. He did not mention the framework or any other of Fianna Fáil's proposals. The Taoiseach's speech this morning was perhaps the most negative I have ever heard.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I listened quietly to the points made by the Minister and I ask that he do the same for me. The Taoiseach stated that there will be an additional 100,000 persons unemployed this year. What type of message does this send out to the public? It is indicative of failure and shows that the Government has no plans in place to deal with rising unemployment. The Government should be bringing...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: This shows the contempt of the Government for the points made by the Opposition.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister of State. This is a serious debate but it makes little sense to have it at this point. Instead, it should take place after the framework document is issued. The Minister, Deputy Dempsey, was in the Chamber for ten minutes and never mentioned in his contribution what the Government intends to do. He did not refer to any of the policies it intends to bring forward. Nor...

Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received representations from the tourism bodies regarding the impact on tourism here of the non-Schengen area visa arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2395/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of the overall aid budget for Timor Leste that comes from the Irish State; the countries which are the other major aid contributors to Timor Leste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1921/09]

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Once again I am disappointed that the Tánaiste is not in the House. This is a matter of grave importance to Limerick city and county overall. The fact that I, as a Deputy for Limerick city, am obliged to raise this matter in the Dáil, three weeks after Dell announced it was to close its manufacturing facility, with the loss of 1,900 jobs, is an absolute disgrace. The fact is that I am...

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: When?

Employment Action Plan. (27 Jan 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: We all agree with that.