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Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Those bondholders are primarily based in the very countries - France, Germany and Britain - that will benefit from the 3% profit margin that will apply over and above the interest that must be repaid. There is no acceptance of this whatsoever. Before the Ceann Comhairle rings his bell, I wish to avail of a final opportunity to make an appeal to the Taoiseach to withdraw and pull back from...

Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach call a general election?

Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: However, the Taoiseach has done so. On two occasions Governments of which he was a member held second referenda in respect of treaties that were rejected by the people in the first instance.

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach his role regarding the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46964/10]

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent discussions with trade unions and employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46965/10]

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I heard the interview with the Minister for Finance yesterday morning on "Morning Ireland". There was no question but that he was extremely critical of the Croke Park agreement and previous social partnership agreements. The Taoiseach's speaking note aside, has he heard the interview or read a transcript of what the Minister said? Would he agree with the very strong criticisms the Minister...

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have several of them. I hope the Taoiseach has heard them if the Ceann Comhairle has missed them. The reduction in the minimum wage does not kick in immediately. I refer to the exposure on "Prime Time Investigates" on Monday of a number of people working as home carers who are not only on the minimum wage but also earning below it. There is very bad behaviour on the part of...

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----even in the event of a reduction in the minimum wage by €1 per hour?

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I reiterate my appeal to the Taoiseach and the Government not to proceed with the proposed reduction in the minimum wage, for all the reasons I have recorded here many times previously. My final question on this group of questions relates to the Taoiseach's discussions with the trade unions and the employers. Subcontractors throughout the country are going through very difficult times as a...

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking if this has been-----

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am very aware of that.

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This question, which I have posed validly on today's clár, relates to talks with the trade unions and the employers. I am asking the Taoiseach about the general principle, although I instanced a specific case. The Taoiseach will be familiar with the case I have exemplified as it directly affects Laois County Council, which covers part of his constituency, and the National Roads Authority.

Social Partnership Issues (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The principal contractors are failing to meet their commitments to make monetary payments to locally recruited subcontractors, thereby placing Irish companies at serious risk. Many jobs have been lost. Is the Taoiseach cognisant of this issue? Is he taking any steps to address it? Has he addressed it in the context of his engagement with employers? Would he consider introducing standards...

EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Earlier the Taoiseach mentioned May as the date for the sign-off by the eurozone Ministers for Finance of the deal he is asking the House to approve later today. In May of this year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that the economic crisis in Europe was an opportunity to make up for failures that were not remedied in the Lisbon treaty. She went on to say that beyond the economic...

EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is hopeful that it will not be necessary. From my viewpoint, I hope the Irish people will have their say so we immediately disagree. When does the Taoiseach expect that the deliberations on any considered change will conclude and will the current Government be making such a determination? Will the Taoiseach be making an announcement in the House before the Dáil collapses on...

EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Nollaig shona.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.

Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Today is the day when the Taoiseach and the Government want the Dáil to vote approval of a deal that will sell the Irish people into economic bondage. The vote that will take place later today would never have taken place but for the fact that Sinn Féin threatened legal action if the Government failed to act in the spirit of Article 29 of the Constitution. The Taoiseach would have...

National Recovery Plan (14 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not know whether the Taoiseach has had the same opportunity as other Deputies in the interludes from this House at weekends to learn from constituents how they feel about the situation unfolding, particularly the first real outworking of the so-called national recovery plan, namely, the budget and the impact it is having already on the lives of ordinary people, along with all the other...

National Recovery Plan (14 Dec 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is obviously encouraged by the media commentary on his defence of the indefensible here last week when he employed an old talent he had buried for some time, namely, his usual bluster. While that may have given a bit of lift to Fianna Fail backbenchers, it has done absolutely nothing for the wider public or to assuage the real fears of Opposition voices in this House. Contrary...