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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: On a point of order, the Cathaoirleach indicated to me that I would be given a chance to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: That is a very unfair comment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: You bailed out the banks.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: You bailed out the banks and you did not tell the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: You did not tell us the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: That is Fianna Fáil's problem.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I have two requests for the Leader. I would like an urgent debate on the need to save Galway Airport for one reason, namely, thousands of jobs are at stake. Some 82% of local and multinational businesses in Galway and in region stated that Galway Airport is essential for connectivity to international markets for our exports, which is what is needed for the economy. Exports are the shot in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Why exactly is the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, so keen to protect the bondholders? Has a deal been done on our corporation tax rates? Is that really what this is about? Bondholders are the biggest risk takers there are. Why have we not at best negotiated with them?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: We are beholden to everyone except our own. There was no sovereign responsibility to the bondholders. Our sovereignty is now on the line and we must protect it. What I am asking for a little bit of honesty. I request the Leader to ask the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to address those questions. I second the amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It was down to the Minister for Transport.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: That will not bring certainty to the markets.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy: Statements (7 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: They do and they are willing.

Seanad: Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy: Statements (7 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It has been nice listening to people and I am delighted the Minister of State, Deputy Kelleher, has returned to the House. I am encouraged by the level of belief he has in the smart economy and where he sees it in the country's future and for his children. I come from a similar place and I want to touch on a few items. I want to touch on creativity as being the biggest loser and the...

Seanad: Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy: Statements (7 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: That is what the bond markets have said though.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The forthcoming budget and the thought of more cuts is certainly focusing people's minds. How will the Government help people to keep their homes if it continues to cut away at their ability to repay? We can say there should be 20% more cuts in the public service. We know that 200,000 jobs have been lost in the private sector since this recession took hold. What real solutions will the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Can the Senator explain that?

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I second the amendment. I welcome the Minister. I listened with interest to the words of Senator Corrigan, who is always very helpful in the area of disability. Let us consider the issue of disability as being broader than simply the need for a personal advocacy service. I concur with Senator Buttimer to some extent that the need for a personal advocacy service will tell us how dependent...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The Minister can discuss it with the Minister for Health and Children and work it out.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Fidelma Healy Eames: She said €1 billion.