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Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Perhaps the Taoiseach will reply to my question.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Will the Taoiseach respond positively to the suggestion that the nominee should appear before a public session meeting of an Oireachtas committee to be challenged on his or her qualifications for this particular job so that the public can be reassured as to his or her qualifications and that people appointed to key positions in the Civil Service are not appointed behind closed doors?

EU Summits: Statements (12 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I find myself largely in agreement with my Independent colleagues on this issue. I do not know whether the Taoiseach noticed the headline in The Irish Times yesterday, "Kenny called to talks with Barroso over euro zone crisis". We are suffering a type of national humiliation in terms of what is happening between us and Europe. The Taoiseach should not be called to any talks by a civil...

Sale of State Assets: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Some of this debate is somewhat sterile, old hat and irrelevant. It seems to me quite simple that the old ideologies and the jargon should not be used. The very word privatisation is a pejorative term. It immediately says that you are handing over an asset which will make a profit on the backs of the staff who have worked very hard. It is a purely pragmatic decision on behalf of the...

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear.

Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I wish to share time with Deputies Catherine Murphy and Healy.

Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I welcome the Bill, which represents a constructive effort by the Fianna Fáil Party to attack a problem that is very current and immediate. On this matter it is fair to say it is ahead of the curve and a long way ahead of the interdepartmental group on mortgage arrears which has been fiddling around with this problem while people have got into a great deal of difficulty in recent months and...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I hate to-----

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I hate to raise the name of George Lee in this House, particularly when interruptions are coming from the other side.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I am deeply-----

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: He is remembered by me with great affection but not with the same affection that is felt-----

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I want to remind the Tánaiste - the Taoiseach was reminded on Tuesday - that he has not gone away, you know. He is still here. I want to ask the Tánaiste his reaction to the "Pension Shock" programme which was produced and presented by George Lee on Monday night, and which painted a picture of a few people pillaging the pension funds of this country but also now being joined by the...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Why are we not introducing legislation to ensure that levy is removed and the amount required taken from the industry? It is an industry in huge need of reform. It is an accident waiting to happen. This is an opportunity for the Government to take an initiative against those milking the system. Is the Tánaiste happy with the situation that so many of our underperforming, overcharging...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I thank the Tánaiste for the reply. However, we do not need a study to tell us what is going on in that industry. Our pension fund managers are among the worst performers in the world, they have made about the worst investment decisions in the world and they are among the highest chargers in the world. As a result, a large number of pension funds are in deficit and people's pensions are...

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I join the Taoiseach and other leaders in offering my sympathy on the tragic deaths of the member of the Garda and the Filipino national today. One of this morning's newspapers used an unfortunate turn of phrase. I believe it was The Irish Times, which talked about the Italian Prime Minister getting a dressing down from the German Chancellor and the French President. It is important to ask...

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I understand the Taoiseach's reluctance to become involved in another European spat. However, it is important that Ireland is not only perceived as the good poster boy of Europe who is abiding by the rules imposed on him by the IMF-EU and not getting involved in any of the great arguments taking place. The Taoiseach stated in response to my question that he is not in favour of austerity but...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the curtailment of property reliefs will have a detrimental effect on those who have invested in properties; his plans to support those persons who were encouraged to invest under the promise of such reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31310/11]

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 378: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make a commitment to ensuring the welfare of the Booterstown Nature Reserve, County Dublin, which has been delivered to a receiver; his plans on the importance of protecting areas of natural importance which may have been handed over to a receiver in view of the financial crisis; and if he will...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (25 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to direct Irish Internet service providers to employ means through which access to Internet sites depicting child sexual abuse is restricted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31312/11]

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Shane Ross: I agree with much of what my colleagues have said. It is not a great position for Ireland to be in to be applauded by other European leaders and by the Financial Times. The Government claims we are achieving our objectives. That is not so. We are achieving Europe's objectives and the bankers' objectives but we are not doing anything which is in the interests of the Irish people. We are...