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Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We want a general election first.

EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister never said a truer word.

EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The asylum system is a thing of the past. I presume the asylum of government Deputy Gormley referred to should also be a thing of the past. The Fianna Fáil-Green Party Government is acting in violation of the Constitution by imposing on the people this disastrous deal with the IMF and EU. The Government, with no mandate or political authority, has signed a deal that amounts to economic...

EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste should take the time to read what we have said. It is still possible for us to draw the State back from the brink. All is not over yet. The money must be drawn down before it must be repaid. This Government is on its way out, as Deputy Gormley has acknowledged repeatedly, and has stated there will be a drawdown delay with, for example, Bank of Ireland given until the new...

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That was not in the proposal on the first night in September 2008.

Stability and the Budgetary Process: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We voted against it.

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 67: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the total sums committed by each of the religious congregations and by the State to the overall fund established in the wake of the revelations of residential institutional abuse of children over several decades; the cash sum committed in each case; the value, then and now, of properties transferred or committed for...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the now expected total sum required to address the issues arising from the residential institutional abuse of children over several decades; the total sum to be transferred by the religious congregations and the total sum to be provided by the State; the actual sum to be paid out to survivors and to their survivors; the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the assessment of rental income for the purpose of family income supplement is based on the gross rental income or on the net income after tax, income levy and PRSI have been deducted, and if he will identify the specific Act or statutory instrument establishing same. [44800/10]

Introduction of New Member (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to offer some words of welcome. Ba mhaith liom fáilte mór a chur roimh an Teachta nua do Dhún na nGall Thiar Theas, an Teachta Piaras Ó Dochartaigh. Gan dabht, thug muintir an Dáilcheantar sin freagra don Rialtas agus thacaigh siad leis an Teachta Ó Dochartaigh agus le Sinn Féin. I extend a warm welcome to the newly elected Deputy for Donegal South-West, Pearse Doherty. I...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The five Sinn Féin Deputies do not agree to No. a15. I like the sound of that so I will say it again. The five Sinn Féin Deputies will not agree to the Order of Business.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government is proposing to act unconstitutionally by not allowing for a proper debate or a vote to take place in this House on this agreement. Last week I challenged this not once but twice. Article 29.5.2° of the Constitution states: The State shall not be bound by any international agreement involving a charge upon public funds unless the terms of the agreement shall have been...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are being asked to nod through this agreement when this morning-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----on the national airwaves the Minister for Justice and Law Reform stated: Clearly there were people from outside this country who were trying to bounce us, as a sovereign state, into making an application, throwing in the towel before we had even considered it as a government. There was quite incredible pressure on this country and, if you notice, they are doing the same with Portugal now.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How can this deal be accepted when, first and constitutionally, it should be properly put to the elected representatives of the people?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In Sinn Féin's view, this deal should not be debated at all. The Taoiseach published whatever information he had on this deal in the four year plan. I suggest-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----the Taoiseach goes to the Phoenix Park this evening to dissolve this Dáil.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He should allow the people the opportunity to have their say. No other action is acceptable.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Cheann Comhairle, you are the only one who will not have to contest your seat in the upcoming general election.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This agreement is neither acceptable nor constitutional.