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Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek clarification on the detail given to the House by the Taoiseach. It is hardly appropriate that what we are being told is taking place is a negotiation.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Surely this is not the case when public moneys of the order of €8 billion are involved.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government, on behalf of the public purse, must be quite firm in its approach. There should be no room for those who want independent and individual advantage.

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On my own behalf and on behalf of the Sinn Féin Members and our party, I extend our deepest sympathy to Tony's family and friends. His loss will be felt especially by the people of Dublin Central for whom he was a diligent and dedicated elected representative over many years. As a former French and history teacher, Tony had among his pupils my colleague, Deputy Ó Snodaigh. Perhaps the...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a question on the ordering of business.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It certainly is. I would like clarification from the Taoiseach on the ordering of business for today and tomorrow. Are the reported negotiations with the banks on the recapitalisation proposals of some €8 billion——

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is relevant to what we are being asked to address.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want clarification from the Taoiseach on this matter. If one is offering €8 billion in public moneys to the banks, then one should be in the driving seat in terms of what is required regarding addressing changes in corporate governance, management, controls and regulation for the banks.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is nothing at all to be negotiated. We should be laying down what is required. If the public price is €8 billion, then that is what it must be.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Changes, however, must be introduced as the public expects.

Departmental Staff. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the titles, duties and salaries of each of the non-Civil Service staff appointed by him since his election as Taoiseach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43741/08]

Departmental Staff. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach given any consideration to a renegotiation of the contracts for advisers from outside the Civil Service in his own Department or in others? Is he satisfied that he cannot find the acquired expertise from within the Civil Service to cover the respective areas he has sought to address? Surely he cannot suggest that is the case? Particular expertise is acquired from within...

Departmental Staff. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach clarify the details of the announcement he made in the House yesterday on the pension levy for those within the public service? Given the Taoiseach's first reply to these questions, there seem to be two different strands or tiers of special advisers from outside the Civil Service. Is there a body of advisers to whom this levy will not apply and another body for whom this...

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his contacts with the British Prime Minister on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and the St. Andrews Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42397/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his contacts with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister in relation to the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and the St. Andrews Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42398/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if the relatives of those killed in the Ballymurphy massacre by the British army in August 1971 have requested a meeting with him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43740/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the statement made by the Taoiseach during his visit to Derry on 23 January when he indicated the economies North and South should work together to tackle the economic downturn, help to provide people with value for money and address cost issues. Recognising the current traffic is from South to North and it is not that long ago since it was from North to South does the Taoiseach...

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is real hurt and pain which require address. As the former Taoiseach did in terms of meeting and engaging with such groups, will the Taoiseach indicate a willingness also to meet with this particular group of families? I urge that he acknowledge in the affirmative.

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the Ballymurphy families?

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there has been correspondence between her office and persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3204/09]