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Constitutional Amendments (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Does the Taoiseach think the views of the majority of people in this country who want a referendum on this treaty, which will have a profound impact on our economy and on our society for years to come, are "rant" and "blather"? Regardless of the Taoiseach's views on the matter, does he agree that is a legitimate demand for people to make? They know we are facing a serious crisis. They know...

Constitutional Amendments (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Should the Taoiseach not respect the wishes of the majority of people who believe this treaty is so far-reaching and of such importance for them that a referendum should be held on it? The Taoiseach referred to the need for growth. I agree it is absolutely needed. Can he tell me what precisely in this treaty or in the Finance Bill 2012 will promote growth?

Constitutional Amendments (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Investment in the economy is needed if growth is to take place.

Constitutional Amendments (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: This treaty requires precisely the opposite.

Constitutional Amendments (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: That is for sure.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: In what?

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: For example, a TD.

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I propose to share time with Deputies Healy and Catherine Murphy. This Bill and the jobs plan, which will be discussed later in the week, will do virtually nothing to achieve the Government's stated objective of creating jobs, certainly not on the enormous scale needed to deal with the massive unemployment and emigration crises blighting our society. At best, this is a scattergun approach...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will explain the logic that means a person (details supplied) who is in receipt of a one parent family payment and would like to get back to work cannot apply for a Tús position. [7951/12]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 435: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to a recent application (details supplied) for a foreshore licence, the number of submissions that were received in the public consultation period; the duration that he intends to deliberate on this application; and when he expects to make a decision. [7875/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 452: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of notices to quit, broken down by council, served in relation to rent arrears in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and the levels of arrears in these instances; the numbers of these notices to quit that have led to summonses and the number of evictions that resulted; for those households evicted the tracking...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 688: To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultants retiring under the recent retirement scheme; the number of these that are under retirement age and by how many years; the number of these consultants that will be replaced; and on what kind of contracts will they be replaced [7934/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of medical services at St. Vincent's University Hospital, St. Columcille's Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital, Dublin; his plans, if any, to curtail the services at St. Columcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8496/12]

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I accept that having only a minority shareholding in Aer Lingus affects the Government's ability to maintain the air link with Britain as a strategic State-owned asset. It is difficult not to see, however, how in an island nation transport links to our nearest neighbour cannot be described as a strategic asset. Can the Minister say what in his area is considered a strategic asset? I wonder...

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Are they up for consideration in terms of possible sale after the recommendations of the McCarthy report and the troika?

Written Answers — Property Transfers: Property Transfers (16 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider coordinating with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and transfer ownership of the empty harbour court building owned by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company into the ownership of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for amenity use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reverse the plans to cut or eliminate the 45 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8867/12]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (16 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the events surrounding the removal of a person (details supplied). [8926/12]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (16 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the decision to withdraw Dalkey school project's grant to build a new classroom and two new resource rooms. [8923/12]

Human Rights Issues (21 Feb 2012)

Richard Boyd Barrett: I welcome the Minister's strong words of condemnation of the appalling treatment by Israel of the people of Gaza. Frankly, it is difficult to understand how this State or other states in Europe continue to treat Israel as if it is a normal state when it does this type of thing, yet they impose sanctions on Iran and roundly condemn it. Did the Minister raise the matter of Khader Adnan on his...