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An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Airgeadaíochta) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil)Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta Mary Lou McDonald for the overview of the austerity treaty. We are told the treaty is about being at the heart of the European Union, yet it is not an EU treaty. We are told it is about preventing the recurrence of the economic catastrophe that is engulfing the eurozone because it will enforce rules previously adhered to by countries such...

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Airgeadaíochta) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil)Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: People are not stupid and can join the dots between the policies being delivered by this Government, which are inherent in the treaty, and the circumstances of their lives. They are asking why this has happened. As Deputy McDonald noted, this Government and its predecessor decided to socialise a massive growth in private debt.

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Airgeadaíochta) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil)Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: People are asking whether this approach will work. The austerity treaty will not fix the economy or solve the private debt issue. On the contrary, it will make the problem worse because the policy inherent in it has already resulted in a double dip recession in Europe. The current European recession bodes ill for the Irish economy given the Government's decision to put all its eggs in one...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (29 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 11: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether, prior to the start of negotiations about a two-state solution, Israel is obliged under the roadmap to freeze all settlement activity including natural growth of settlements and dismantle settlement outposts erected since March 2001; and that, by failing to do so, Israel in breach of this...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (29 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with a bus transport business in County Meath that is suffering due to a number of issues such as falling demand, fuel costs, lack of rebates, inability to claim back VAT and also competing with individuals who are in full time employment and are tendering for CIE contracts; and if he will address these issues...

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Promised.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Reviews of Commercial Rents) Bill 2012: First Stage (29 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act in the public interest, to provide for the imposition by way of Government Order of a requirement that landlords charge market rents only in respect of commercial premises, and to provide for related matters.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Reviews of Commercial Rents) Bill 2012: First Stage (29 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time." Question put and agreed to.

Leaders' Questions (29 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: In theory, the Minister knows that but not in reality. He is out of touch.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions if any, being taken in conjunction with the Stormont Assembly, to promote Derry, as the city of culture 2013. [16553/12]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with major traffic issues which continue in Slane, County Meath, in view of the decision by An Bord Pleanála not to grant planning permission to the by-pass as currently outlined. [16861/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount paid to each external property consultant, surveyor and estate agent engaged by his Department for each of the past three years. [17265/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost of external property consultants, surveyors and estate agents engaged by his Department for each of the past three years. [17280/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a list of external property consultants or surveyors and estate agents engaged by his Department for each of the past three years. [17295/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of leases held by his Department, agencies or quangos that have upward only rent review clauses in which the body concerned is the landlord. [17725/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount paid to each external property consultant, surveyor and estate agent engaged by his Department for each of the past three years.. [17264/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of external property consultants, surveyors and estate agents engaged by his Department for each of the past three years.. [17279/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of external property consultants or surveyors and estate agents engaged by his Department for each of the past three years.. [17294/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of leases held by his Department, agencies or quangos that have upward only rent review clauses in which the body concerned is the landlord. [17724/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Peadar Tóibín: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount paid to each external property consultant, surveyor and estate agent engaged by his Department for each of the past three years. [17262/12]