Results 25,801-25,820 of 26,178 for speaker:Kieran O'Donnell

House Prices. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am not referring to that sector.

House Prices. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am referring to the housing market.

House Prices. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister is missing the point.

House Prices. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister was warned a year ago.

House Prices. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Government fuelled the market.

House Prices. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Government cheered it on.

Pension Provisions. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The figures are alarming to say the least. By 2050, 10.41% of GNP will be spent on public sector pensions. I ask the Tánaiste to publish a White Paper as a matter of urgency because, apart from the State sector, a significant number of lower paid people in the private sector have no pension provision. Current pensioners comprise €30 billion of the €75 billion liability. I presume that...

Pension Provisions. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: We have to look at models.

Pension Provisions. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: It needs to be looked at.

Price Inflation. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 3: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the pattern of inflation here and its implications for public policy on pay and sectoral policy. [15892/08]

Price Inflation. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The word "external" seems to be creeping into most of the Tánaiste's speeches at the moment and everything is deemed to be due external factors. Does the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance take responsibility for the fact that since 2001 Government regulated costs have gone up by 45% while at the same time manufacturing exporters have taken a 24% reduction in real income? Does the...

Price Inflation. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: What of the ESB?

Price Inflation. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I would like the Minister to answer the question I asked.

Price Inflation. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: The terms of reference of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Sector state it should take account of the state of the public finances, which have changed significantly. I understand, based on reports yesterday, that the Government is reconsidering the position and that it will be discussed in September. This matter should be discussed tomorrow. I do not think it is good...

Price Inflation. (24 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is a valid question. Some 80% of people feel the Government should not take this pay increase so why is it being accepted?

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is vital that the people of Ireland vote for the treaty and the reasons to support it are straightforward. The population of the EU is now almost half a billion, which is unwieldy, and this, effectively, is an administrative treaty that seeks to streamline the EU's administrative procedures. A question in this debate is why should people vote "Yes"? I think the reasons for voting in...

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I echo what my colleagues have said. This is probably one of the most serious issues that has arisen in terms of medical services in a number of years. Why is the Minister not here? Where is the Minister, Deputy Harney? This is a serious issue but her absence is an indication of the way she regards it. Patients are concerned about getting their medications. The livelihood of pharmacists...

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is now 800.

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Its reference should be extended to include discounts.

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is the end of May.