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Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Peter Power: I will conclude on this. What I have found particularly distasteful and disturbing in recent weeks is the new Fine Gael approach since the election of personalised and vindictive attacks against the Taoiseach. The leader of that party, Deputy Kenny, stated in Brussels, in the heart of Europe, where this country is respected and admired for our achievements, that the Taoiseach was not fit to...

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Peter Power: That was an abdication of a good Fine Gael philosophy, besmirching a great Fine Gael tradition of putting country before party. It was a new low.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Peter Power: This was an allegation against the Taoiseach, against whom there has been no finding of wrongdoing.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Peter Power: I will conclude now. No finding of wrongdoing has been made by any tribunal or any institution of this State which Fine Gael seeks to uphold.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Peter Power: I reject the contradictions in their motion. I reject the hypocrisy of the motion.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Peter Power: I commend the Government's amendment to the House.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2008)

Peter Power: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has made contact with a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the last official contact from her Department was made; if she ensured that the requested information regarding their treatment by professionals since their file was reviewed has been passed onto them; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Dec 2007)

Peter Power: I thank the Minister for sharing time. The context of this debate, as we all know, is the constitutional right to have one's case dealt with and to obtain legal advice through Irish. At all times the debate should be about how we enable citizens, clients and solicitors, to vindicate that right. While I commend Deputy O'Shea for his interest and the manner in which he has promoted this...

Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Dec 2007)

Peter Power: I accept that we share a common objective, but how do we go about achieving it? As we all know, the existing legislative framework fails citizens dismally in that respect in that it places the obligation on the Chief Justice to make the judgment call as to who is competent to discharge their functions in court. That is wholly unsatisfactory. Effectively, what we had for many years was a...

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Peter Power: I shall keep my contribution short to allow in other speakers. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate in the context of the budget and yesterday's announcement from Abbott. There has been very little discussion in this debate of the key tests to measure our competitiveness from a policy perspective. There is a plethora of external indicators and factors that all affect our...

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Peter Power: The problem last night was there was no fresh thinking and no new ideas, vision or strategy. Instead, we were treated to a rant of rhetoric and negativity, the like of which I have rarely heard in this House. There was almost blind panic at the Abbott announcement yesterday, ignoring the fact that for every 500 jobs lost 1,800 are created in this country. This is a sign of a party not...

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Peter Power: In contrast, look at the positive initiatives as regards competitiveness set out by the Government in the recent past. The strategic innovation fund, PRTLI, which has benefited the University of Limerick, Science Foundation Ireland, research clusters, the strategy for technology and science, the innovation voucher initiative, Enterprise Ireland's research and development scheme, and most...

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Peter Power: In the limited time I have I want to make two points. A key test as regards competitiveness has been, and always will be, employment levels. Competitiveness is always directly linked to labour supply and employment levels and almost uniquely in OECD countries, Ireland has maintained historically high levels of labour market participation and extremely low levels of unemployment. I have a...

Written Answers — Drift Net Fishing: Drift Net Fishing (29 Nov 2007)

Peter Power: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department will offer a financial compensation scheme for drift net fishermen similar to the scheme presently in place (details supplied), if they surrender their licence after 21 December 2007; if the ban on drift net fishing will be reviewed by his Department in the next five years; and if he will...

Written Answers — Employment Permits: Employment Permits (28 Nov 2007)

Peter Power: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he expects a decision to be made in the appeal for an employment permit by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31346/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (13 Nov 2007)

Peter Power: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has personally made contact with a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary regarding their concerns; if she has been provided with a full explanation as to the reason the individual was not directly contacted by the relevant individuals; if the other individuals affected were contacted directly; when does she expect a...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (13 Nov 2007)

Peter Power: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will grant funding to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick for an enhanced security system following disturbances in the area. [28531/07]

Written Answers — Colleges Building Projects: Colleges Building Projects (7 Nov 2007)

Peter Power: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application by a college (details supplied) in County Limerick for assistance with the proposed building project. [27743/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (31 Oct 2007)

Peter Power: Question 541: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government is planning legislation on the regulation of professional lobbyists; and if so, when the legislation will be put before the Dáil. [26442/07]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (23 Oct 2007)

Peter Power: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the proposed Shannon to Limerick rail link; when the steering group is expected to report to him; the last estimated cost his Department believed the creation of a link would cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25230/07]