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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Is Fianna Fáil seeking an election in 2013 or 2011?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: We see little attention being given today to the issues facing the country; instead the focus is on the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party. The point is being missed: the people have not lost confidence in the Government because of errors made in communication, they have lost faith because of errors, misjudgments and bad decisions made by the Government that have left hard working families to...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Added to this there is the universal social charge and the hike in VHI premium costs. No wonder people are angry. What we need is not a change in Fianna Fáil leader but an election and a new Government as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is almost surreal and farcical to be here today talking about business as if the Cabinet was not disintegrating before our eyes and there was not a last-ditch electoral power grab taking place in Fianna Fáil. The focus once again is on jobs for Fianna Fáil Members, not on job creation, about which the people want to hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: It was extraordinary this morning to hear the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, state he had offered his resignation to the Taoiseach several weeks ago and, at the same time, acknowledge the serious work that needed to be done, yet the Taoiseach did not tell his partners in government about the resignations which it appears came as a surprise to the Green Party. It is the Green Party...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes, but it affects the Oireachtas which includes the Seanad. It is particularly outrageous for those who see money being taken from their wage packets to effect a bailout on foot of the bad decisions of the Government. It is outrageous for those who must pay more for VHI coverage and are losing their jobs. The Government is dysfunctional. Surely it is time the election was called, as we...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Under the Senator's Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government should do something about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: The last week in Irish politics has brought further shame and embarrassment to our political institutions. We have seen very dramatic events since the Seanad last met. We have seen Ministers resign, the Fianna Fáil leader step down, a botched Cabinet reshuffle and the effective end of this coalition Government. It has become clear that we are in the final days of this Oireachtas and we...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is because of the breakdown of the Government that we are in this situation.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is because the Government collapsed.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Instead, the Government fell apart.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Perhaps Senator Daly should accept that the Government has fallen apart.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: We see again this morning that the uncertainty with the Finance Bill is continuing, especially in the approach some of the Independent Deputies are taking. This highlights the fact that we are in limbo, which I believe every Member agrees is affecting people's lives. The sooner we move out of this state and get on with the general election and have a new Administration the better, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Senator Daly would want to remember it is his Government that caused all this instability.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: Senator Daly should remember the Government collapsed itself.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: We do.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Jan 2011)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am pleased to pay tribute to the late Séamus Dolan on behalf of the Fine Gael group in Seanad Éireann. I acknowledge the presence of his family on what is a sad occasion for them but also an opportunity to honour Séamus's contribution to public life. I note also the presence of his constituency colleagues, Deputy Margaret Conlon; the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy...