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- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: I thank Deputy Michael McGrath for sharing time. I will be brief as my party colleagues have articulated the Fianna Fáil Party position of support in this important referendum. It is good that the Government has conceded that holding a referendum is necessary, giving the people an opportunity to have their say on what will be an important amendment to the Constitution. It is important...
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: The value for money report will be published in the near future but it is disappointing that this decision has already been made. The Minister of State said that it is not fair to say that savings need to be made without saying where the savings should be made. I wish to point to a school, Glen national school, Edgeworthstown, County Longford, which faces losing a teacher. Its nearest...
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: If schools are closed, the Government will interfere with parental decisions.
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: I did not suggest that we populate.
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: I am talking about repopulating by way of transport.
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: The Minister of State is misrepresenting me. I am talking about repopulating.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: The Government will need our help to pass the referendum.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: That is agreed.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: The Deputy, without interruption.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan, without interruption please.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: Deputy Mattie McGrath has the floor. He should continue with his contribution to the debate on the Bill.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: Deputy Mattie McGrath, without interruption.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: Deputy Mattie McGrath's time is exhausted.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: Yes.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: I call the Minister for Justice and Equality. I understand he is sharing time.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: Does the Minister wish to allow the Taoiseach to make his contribution first?
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this extremely important issue. It is very important given that yesterday was the final day for receipt of appeals from the small schools that face losing a teacher and face increased class sizes in September 2012. This cut to the pupil-teacher ratio is a cut to front-line services which will predominantly affect small rural schools,...
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: Is that agreed? Agreed
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)
Robert Troy: There is almost eight minutes of Government speaking time remaining if you wish to avail of it.