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Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: Sinn Féin voted for it.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: A party that ruined the country told Sinn Féin it was economically illiterate. The party that ruined the country is still the party that ruined the country and Sinn Féin is still economically illiterate. I wish to point out three things about Sinn Féin's comprehensive position as outlined by Senator Cullinane. He said we can deal with the exceptional liquidity assistance, ELA, and the...

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: They are right. If the Senator goes back to August of the year before last, he will find the secondary bond markets were charging Ireland interest of around 16%. That is true; the Senator can check it. Now the rate is 7%. The bond markets are clearly saying Ireland is doing something in the direction of-----

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: Indeed it did, in a particular context. This is another example of the illiteracy of Sinn Féin in this regard. It sneaked up because of the instability that was introduced by Sinn Féin's position on the stability treaty-----

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: -----as well as the circumstances in Greece and the uncertainty about Spain. Yes, the rate did go up, but it now remains steady at 7%. That is a reduction of more than 100% compared to the rate two years ago, so we are doing something right. Sinn Féin has said it wants us to reach a position in which we do not have to borrow. Did the last three months not exist, or what? Was that not...

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: That is exactly what Sinn Féin said.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: I am talking about what the Senator said.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: The so-called realistic and comprehensive solutions that Sinn Féin is putting forward are fairly comprehensive, but they are not one bit realistic. Section 3 is the same as section 2. If we reject section 2, we reject section 3. The House has shown that we are not in favour of rejecting section 2, so it is unlikely we will reject section 3, although I suspect there will be a vote on it....

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: Everyone said that.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: The history of the Senator's party is very different from our economic history.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: The more one uses services, the more one pays.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: In fairness, we attack the Senator's argument, not his party.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: I acknowledge Senator Cullinane's comments. While we differ in our analysis of and approach to the situation, his party is acting in what it believes are the country's best interests. He will concede that the Government is doing likewise. We might differ on how to work it out, but we are on the same side and want to do the best for Ireland. There has been criticism of this deal. It might...

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: Is this relevant to the section?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: True.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: I welcome the Minister of State. The recent referendum campaign offered us a good opportunity to have a robust debate about the ESM and, at times, it seemed the treaty we were debating was the ESM treaty as opposed to the fiscal stability treaty. We should not rehash what was said at that time but it is sufficient and important to note there was much misinformation circulated. I hope the...

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: An awful thought.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: That is not correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: I found frustrating during the past couple of months having to listen to elected Members of the Seanad and Dáil call on people not to uphold the law of the land.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: This has happened time and again, including in regard to the septic tank charge and payment of taxes. Some Members have exhorted their supporters not to pay the household charge. Sinn Féin has again in this House this morning misrepresented in a rather scurrilous manner the position of the Minister with regard to turf cutting.