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Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Go ahead, Micheál, Bertie or Brian.

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Returning to the issue of the electricity Bill, the Cahill report recommends that we could apply for a derogation - it would be successful - from the EU electricity directive. The deadline for doing so is next week so the clock is ticking. The Cahill report has not been published but it clearly recommends an opportunity for us to do something which is cost-efficient. The Government must...

EU-IMF Bailout (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 2: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the objectives of the Diplomatic Initiative which was announced at the beginning of April 2011, whose purpose, as understood is to gain support across Europe for some form of renegotiation of the terms attached to bailout loans from the IMF and EU. [13981/11]

EU-IMF Bailout (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I am sure the Tánaiste and the Ministers of State have read international reports on what has happened in Ireland by the likes of Mr. Joseph Stiglitz, Mr. Paul Krugman and Mr. Bill Black, who I have mentioned quite a bit recently. They are very well respected in America as having seen what was happening for what it was but there are others who have contributed reports. These people are...

EU-IMF Bailout (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I will get straight to the issue. My interpretation of the diplomatic issue when it was announced saw it as countering the narrative sent out that Ireland was reckless, feckless and irresponsible and therefore we must now be prudent and have austerity to cleanse us of all that. It is critical that we lean on those esteemed international views to counter the narrative and tell the truth...

EU-IMF Bailout (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: We are unfortunately saddled with the need to rely on external support because of the reckless policies of the previous Government but the terms and conditions involved are going to make it difficult to grow the economy. The need for a better deal was clearly outlined in media reports when the Tánaiste launched this initiative. I would have thought the intention behind it was to secure a...

EU-IMF Bailout (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Perhaps she can interpret the question on behalf of the Tánaiste.

Foreign Conflicts (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I thank the Minister for his response. I am sure he is aware of the growing international concern at the NATO operation. UN Security Resolution 1973 was to prevent Gadaffi from using his army or airforce to attack Libyans. It is clear that the international community would support those objectives particularly in the context of the Arab spring that has taken place in neighbouring countries...

Foreign Conflicts (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I have also been engaged in talks with the various parties to this conflict. I met Polisario on a number of occasions and also representatives of the Moroccan embassy. I had made contact with the Algerian embassy in London. It appears this conflict can be resolved with a bit of effort. It is difficult in that the Saharawi people clearly have a right to self-determination. Morocco, which...

Foreign Conflicts (2 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I agree with Deputy Ó Fearghaíl. I have asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs to engage in talks on the Israeli-Palestinian crisis and I welcome his raising the matter with the President of the United States when he was here. There is much cynicism about international travel but we can make no apologies for it if it concerns international aid. We must have the full support of the House...

Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Why is that not promised legislation? It was promised in the programme for Government.

Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Why is that not promised legislation? This is another of the broken promises.

Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Is this one of the broken promises?

Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: How can the programme for Government not be promised legislation?

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Finance the publication date of the Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011. [14236/11]

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance the total funds currently contained in the National Pensions Reserve Fund; and his plans for these funds. [14235/11]

Written Answers — Rural Schools: Rural Schools (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that he has no plans to close a school (details supplied) in County Donegal and other small schools of similar size in rural Ireland; and if he will reaffirm his commitment to retain the fabric of small rural parishes. [14395/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm if she is serious about making the fuel allowance available for persons with A1-rated houses, which is the highest rating in terms of energy efficiency, and making no support available for houses with a G rating, as some reports suggest. [14278/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 249: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the guidelines for the construction of local authority housing that permit tenants to live in council apartments with steep concrete stairs and no fire escape provision; and if he is satisfied that all apartments in local authority ownership are compliant with health and safety...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (7 Jun 2011)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will carry out a survey to establish the number of children wearing seat belts on school buses. [14273/11]