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Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Were the Freedom of Information Act to apply it would help to ensure that the banking institutions operated under full scrutiny and transparency in this regard. Let there be no doubt, these are the same banks which have brought the economy to virtual ruin at this stage and into which we are pouring billions of euro of taxpayers' money.

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a beagáinín supplementary question.

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach spoke about confidence in the banking system but people have no confidence in it. We need certainty. This proposal would not disadvantage the banking institutions or NAMA. There is basic information which should be readily available, I believe, given the banks are now, to all intents and purposes, State institutions and we are bailing them out at enormous cost.

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the banking system, the people have been asked to buy a pig in a poke. The people have no idea of the risk factors involved; it is like looking into a dark hole. Each and every family has been severely affected by the banking crisis. There is not only merit but an absolute case for ensuring basic information on the governance and activities of the banking institutions is made...

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They all ought to be treated the same. Will the Taoiseach, accordingly, give my proposition his serious consideration?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have already made that suggestion long before now.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed for the reasons I have already stated. It is incredible that the Government persists with an alleged certainty-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Am I allowed to speak at all?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am making the point, once again, that it is our belief, and it is not confined to Sinn Féin opinion, that what is proposed-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I hope that applies to speakers here as it applies to speakers elsewhere in the Chamber. What is involved in this IMF deal requires not only statements in this House but a proper debate and a vote. Constitutionally, the Government is obliged to refer this matter for the approval of the Dáil because public moneys are indeed involved and Article 29 of the Constitution-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Something that has been ordered in the House and could be contrary to the terms of the Constitution is a valid matter for a Member of this House to raise. That is what I am drawing attention to. It is my belief, as a Member of this House and a belief shared by my colleagues in Sinn Féin, that this is----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----unconstitutional and I refer the Taoiseach to Article 29 of the Constitution and request that the matter be properly addressed in this House and that a vote be taken. The preference of Sinn Féin is that the Taoiseach does not proceed with this and that the only steps he takes are to Áras an Uachtaráin to convey his resignation and that of this Government.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is clear that if the Taoiseach is resorting to that response, he is lost.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Legislation regarding the timely calling of by-elections has been recommended by two Oireachtas committees on the Constitution, one in 1996 and again this year. Following the by-election in Donegal South-West, has the Taoiseach given any consideration to a call from a variety of parties across this Chamber for legislation to be introduced by agreement to the effect that by-elections will be...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Ceann Comhairle understand? Two Oireachtas committees have recommended that this take place. I am asking the Taoiseach whether, as a collection of political voices in the House have urged, he will sit down or designate someone to sit with the other parties to agree what is a reasonable timeframe? We waited a long time for the Donegal South-West by-election, so the Taoiseach can...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We waited a long time for Donegal South-West, so the Taoiseach can wait until after I get out two sentences. Will the Government facilitate legislation?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know the Taoiseach is weary, God bless him. He knows what to do when he is that weary - it is time to chuck it in. I am asking whether he will facilitate legislation now to allow for by-elections within a clearly defined period.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will he save the taxpayers' money that he is squandering in his Supreme Court appeal? It is time to stop it.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Supreme Court has made an interpretation in relation to the judgment.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He knows that is not the right answer. Does he want three more by-elections or to exit in a general election?