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Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Following the people's rejection in the referendum of the Lisbon treaty, the Government's own research indicated that a considerable factor in the people's decision to say "No" pertained to concerns regarding workers' rights and public services. Why are so-called legally binding guarantees in the areas of neutrality and taxation being considered but only a declaration in respect of the areas...

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I had a supplementary question. Will the Ceann Comhairle accommodate me?

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it the case, as has been widely reported, that were the so-called legal guarantees to be agreed at this weekend's summit, they would not have legal status and would not come into effect until the next European Union treaty but would be incorporated in a future European Union treaty? At this point in time, it is expected that the next treaty will be that providing for Croatia's accession...

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not appropriate for the Taoiseach to continue to berate and lecture us as if the position we took made us lesser beings.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is far from the case. The Taoiseach's pursuit of legally binding guarantees, etc., must demonstrate to him that some elements of the original document were flawed and inappropriate.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have heard exactly the same thing said about people on the "Yes" side. The Taoiseach was certainly the least convincing proponent of the "Yes" position.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before the Taoiseach throws a stone somewhere, he should examine his own role.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think Deputy Kenny reckons he is going to do it.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will be punished if we do not ratify it.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that what the Taoiseach is suggesting?

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will have to see.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has not presented us with the text.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I never said that.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not say that.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have yet to see what the Taoiseach will get.

Official Engagements. (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will wait and see.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. We have again been presented with a motion proposing the renewal of the Offences against the State Act. It is proposed to provide 45 minutes to address this draconian legislation. As we have said time after time in this House, now that many years have passed since the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement and the St. Andrews Agreement, we believe it is inappropriate to...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To add to what Deputy Stagg said, a recent guillotine proposed to the debate on legislation that we opposed on the Order of Business proved unnecessary, as the record will show the debate on that legislation concluded well before the time proposed in the Order of Business for the application of a guillotine. What is proposed regarding this legislation is another such example. It is...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On that same outstanding legislation-----

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not possible to indicate?