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Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: Deputy Connaughton is a past master at ráiméis.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: Deputy Connaughton could give master classes in rudely interrupting.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: Absolutely, and a past master across the room from me.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: Deputy Connaughton has lost his tongue.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: So am I.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: We would be bankrupt.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: There is the soundbite.

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: What about a figure of €2.3 billion?

Leaders' Questions (9 Dec 2009)

Dick Roche: Clowns.

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: I was struck by the contribution of Deputy Timmins, who has experience in the peacekeeping forces. This is a very good idea. Rather than continually wringing our hands in desperation at the ongoing stasis in the Middle East, we must look for steps forward. Deputy Timmins mentioned Glencree. On Friday of this week, the Glencree peace award will be made. People who have been at war with...

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: Deputies Creighton, Timmins and Costello touched on this in their contributions. The EU recognises that a cautious approach must be taken, particularly to support and stimulus packages and most particularly to their phasing out. I am sure the Deputy is aware that there is significant discussion on this issue in the United States. While the stimulus package started very early there and...

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: The key issue as far as Copenhagen is concerned is that, first and foremost, Europe is prepared to lead. Ireland very strongly supports that line. To go back to the point made by Deputies Timmins and Creighton, the solution which will come from Copenhagen will have to be balanced. Europe cannot carry the full burden. The other nations in the developed world, in particular the United...

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: I noted very carefully Deputy Creighton's original contribution. I agree with the general tenor of her point. We face two types of problems. There is a cyclical element in our current economic problems and there are the structural problems in our economy, in particular in our public finances, which must be addressed. I hope the steadfastness Deputy Creighton has demonstrated and...

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: I am illustrating the point the Deputy made. We must be very careful because the propensity to say, "We will do that too", must be broken. We must resolve our problems on our own, in particular the structural problems in our public finances. There is no point stretching that over a long period because if we do not take action, we will end up in the situation in which we found ourselves in...

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: As a result of our referendum one thing is certain and that is we are not going to see the establishment of a eurosceptic north-eastern European region. Deputy Costello asked about commemorative events next month. To my knowledge there are no special ceremonies proposed. A December European Council meeting will be held as usual and as the Taoiseach mentioned, there will be a special...

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: I agree that both Houses of the Oireachtas have a new mandate to involve themselves in European affairs. The Houses should come forward with solutions. I do not agree that the solutions should necessarily require the expenditure or further resources as the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission has excellent staff who are capable of carrying the extra burden.

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: The Acting Chairman is kindness personified. Following on the Taoiseach's statement, a number of issues were touched on by Deputy Costello. Where Afghanistan and Pakistan are concerned, there has been a number of significant developments since the European Council, including the conclusion of the presidential election process. We are all aware of that. Now that the process has been...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: I did not say anything.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Nov 2009)

Dick Roche: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2009)

Dick Roche: I draw the Senator's attention to the charter which is a wonderful expression of all the rights and is a wonderful expression of the safeguarding of citizens for a whole variety-----