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Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to investors and Irish businesses which means, in turn, the protection of Irish jobs. We await sight of the detail of the Minister's proposals.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will be just as interested in that detail and the presentation of the resolution over the next several weeks.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We need the terms and conditions and full access to the Minister's intent. We need an outline of the true level of underwriting because I do not believe the full reality has been spelled out here regarding what the Minister really intends. That detail we will watch with great care and I look forward to having the opportunity for further address of this important measure in its out-working...

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have been handed a copy of the second supplementary Order Paper. This was one of the matters on which I sought clarification. The Order Paper refers to the matter, but it was still not available until now and I wanted to square it with the information we have. The supplementary Order Paper indicates — perhaps the Tanáiste can provide clarification — the membership of the...

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government has brought in emergency legislation to restore confidence in our financial institutions but what steps is it considering to help restore confidence in State services? As Deputy Kenny said, we have seen much kite flying in the recent past but one that has caused tremendous——

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It leads specifically to an item of legislation. The kite flying that someone has been responsible for in regard to medical cards for those over the age of 70 has caused tremendous anguish. Will the Tánaiste not put to bed that anguish and concern——

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——by making a clear statement of intent that this matter will not be, as has been suggested, in the Government's proposals on 14 October?

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the basis of restoring confidence in State services that are clearly undermined for some considerable time——

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——will the Government exercise the same intent that it showed over the past 48 hours by bringing forward the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill that has been deferred year after year since 2006? Will the Government introduce it now?

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That does not answer my question.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government introduce the Bill? That is the key question that needs to be answered.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There can be no question but that the outworking of the terms of this Bill — the implementation of the powers to be vested in the Minister — will be our only opportunity to have full access to and exposure of the detail of the Bill's intent and that of the Minister. Under section 5, which provides for regulations dealing with the general implementation of the Act, it is proposed that the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the history and the status of the application for approval to carry out essential accommodation works at a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the date of receipt of same; the works required; the reason for the delay in granting approval to proceed; the prospects of said approval issuing, and in full, in 2008; and if he will...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of clarification ——

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle had indicated that I should speak.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Very briefly, if I may——

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are at a crossroads and the Minister is in the driving seat of a vehicle facing a number of choices. He can use the powers that will be vested in him as a result of the passing of this legislation wisely by ensuring a new route is embarked on regarding regulation of the financial sector, banking and other institutions. That is one of the real products that can result from the passage of...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have serious questions and concerns regarding the Minister's disposition to amendments presented, which he has not taken and to which he has not responded in an appropriate way.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: However, the Sinn Féin Members will support the Minister in the passage of this legislation and we hope in the exercise of our democratic responsibility we will have the opportunity to ensure the transparency and accountability to this House that we sought in amendments presented in respect of the outworking of the powers now to be vested in the Minister and his colleagues.

Estimates for Public Services 2008: Referral to Select Committee (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are no questions on promised legislation allowed on the Order of Business today?