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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (resumed) (25 May 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will have a particular message to deliver to the Deputy at that point. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011. I will deal first with the measures it contains. The jobs initiative announced by the Government does not contain a promise to deliver a large-scale plan. We are restricted in that regard by the terms of the deal with the EU and...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am pleased to support this Bill. I very much welcome the restoration of the minimum wage to its previous level. I also welcome the halving of the rate of PRSI to 8.5% in respect of workers whose income does not exceed €356 per week. The hallmark of any Government should be its fairness, and these are fair and progressive measures. The allocation of resources to social welfare must be...

Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No.2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome this legislation and congratulate the Minister on its introduction. Had it been there at the time of the bank guarantee back in 2008, Anglo Irish Bank would have been dealt with in a very different fashion and we might not have had to pay out so many billions of euro in taxpayers' money. When I talk about taxpayers I am speaking about all individuals, whether they are paying tax...

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am delighted to contribute to the debate on this Bill. I congratulate the Minister and his staff on their efforts in respect of it. The IMF reports which have emerged indicate that what is occurring is a European problem. When one considers this matter, one comes to realise the major issue that arises is the recapitalisation of the banks in Germany, France and Spain, in particular. The...

Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome amendment No. 6. The credit union movement provides a vital role across the economy, particularly through their local ethos. That must be balanced by ensuring the credit union movement is financially sound. I welcome the appeal mechanism that is being considered by the commission and the Minister. An appeal mechanism might allow the regulator to do his or her job but allow an...

Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to share time with Deputy Donohoe.

Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am pleased to be able to contribute on this welcome Bill. To put it in context, consider what has happened in the banks in recent years. A key component of the financial crisis was the lack of proper regulation. For example, two people are in business together. Both have young families. One person does not abide by the rules whereas the other tries to abide by them. If the latter does...

Health Services Delivery: Motion (Resumed) (26 Oct 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am delighted to contribute to this debate on the health services. Dialogue and open discussion is the way to reach a point where people become familiar with the changes and improvement in the health service. I am a Deputy for Limerick city. I refer to the accident and emergency department of Limerick Regional Hospital whose staff do such good work. The Minister has established a special...

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: His filing system is poor.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does Deputy McDonald want to take a minute to read the document?

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to touch on a few points. On the Social Welfare Bill, I welcome and acknowledge the fact that the Minister for Social Protection is withdrawing sections 8 to 10, inclusive, dealing with disability allowance and domiciliary care allowance. I acknowledge the work done by the Minister in this regard and the discussions that have taken place with Fine Gael Members and other parties on...

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is not correct and the Deputy knows it.

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy should say what is right.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 1039: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future development of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1237/12]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 1040: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future strategic development of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1238/12]

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans for the future strategic development of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1359/12]

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans for the future of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1358/12]

State Airports (12 Jan 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for taking action on this issue. Shannon Airport is probably the most vital piece of infrastructure for Limerick, the mid-west, Shannon and County Clare. Everyone, across all party lines, is agreed that the situation cannot remain as it is. We must examine the issue. That is why I welcome the fact that the Booz & Co. report has been commissioned by the Minister. What...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to discuss the issues that pertain to my own constituency, in particular Limerick city and the mid-west, and in particular given the difficulties in accident and emergency services. The 24-hour accident and emergency service is now provided at Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick, and a 24-hour service is no longer provided at Ennis and Nenagh hospitals. This was part of the...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am glad we have entered the decimal age. I would have said "seven and a half minutes" because I am something of a traditionalist. I am pleased to be able to contribute to the debate. This is probably the most important debate of the year aside from the budget because it puts flesh on the budget. I do not often agree with the Opposition but I agree with Deputy Fleming's comments on cheap...