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- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: I listened with interest to the e-mail read out by Deputy Ó Snodaigh. I have also received numerous messages and it is distressing just to read them, let alone try to imagine the distress those unfortunate people and those they are caring for are enduring. I appeal to the Minister. People outside the House who watch the exchanges, clashes, debates and interaction here would be...
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: I will conclude on this point. When one considers what Ireland's position might be like a year from now, the focus must be on the factors, including external factors, on which that position is dependent. These include the extent to which we can activate the domestic economy, the situation in the eurozone, whether a debt resolution agreement is reached with our European partners and so on....
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: It is not agreed.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We agree to it.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: This is shameful.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We will not get our turn because the Minister is filibustering.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: Chairman, on a point of order-----
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: We have yet to discuss issues such as the respite care grant and various cuts that will affect people, particularly those currently outside the gate. I ask that the Minister stop filibustering and let us get on with a proper discussion-----
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: The Minister is talking down the clock.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: She is filibustering.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: Allow the Minister to conclude - to conclude, Chairman. That is the important bit.
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: The Minister must conclude.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: This Government had to do a U-turn last year.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: What about the pledge in Trinity College?
- Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: They promised they would protect child benefit.
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Expenditure (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will explain the 0.9% linear reduction to the single farm payment imposed in 2012; the number of farmers this will affect; the total amount of the reduction and where these funds go; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55971/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (13 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received under the agri environment options scheme 3 by 7 December 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55976/12]
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: I welcome the change with regard to the starting date for the change affecting lone parents as this alleviates the situation slightly. However, I recall the Minister telling the Seanad last year that she would not make any further alterations in the age limits for children in respect of whom the mother can receive the lone parent's allowance, until such time as we had a Scandinavian-type...
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: For clarity, this issue is addressed in section 13. I take it that we will have an opportunity to debate that section. I tabled two amendments to section 13 but they were ruled out of order on the basis that they could constitute a charge on the Exchequer. The clause about a potential charge on the Exchequer is becoming a joke. The most liberal interpretation possible is being made about...
- Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2012)
Willie O'Dea: I understand that.