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Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: What is the point of this?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Is the Senator finished already?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That was unbelievable.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: He did not mean it like that.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The Senator was gone then.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: We have tabled amendments on this matter with which we can deal on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Act 2010: Motion (18 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister of State for bringing the motion before the House. Irrespective of whether we like it, it is necessary. The Minister of State has outlined the progress made on the stabilisation of the banks which started some time ago and which all of us welcome. My only comment is that when we note the passing of this important motion, the progress being made in the banks raising...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Act 2010: Motion (18 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: The Senator never disowned them before the budget.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: What is the position with regard to home helps whose hours were cut this year? Senator Gilroy is not here this morning, but I heard him mention this issue was resolved. It has not been resolved in my area and nobody there whose hours have been cut has had their hours reinstated. Will the Leader confirm the original 500,000 hours taken out by the Government and the proposed 450,000 hours...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: It certainly will be appropriate, but it is appropriate now and I will explain why. We heard pronouncements from various individuals like Senator Whelan over the last couple of weeks, who was wringing his hands and crying on public radio about how terrible this was. If he was here this morning, which he is not, I would tell Senator Whelan, and Senator Heffernan, who is not here either-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: -----and Senator Landy, who is not here either-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I would tell them that, while they could come into the Chamber yesterday and apologise, apologies will not put bread on the table for anyone. Apologies are not going to reverse the respite care grant cut.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: That is magnificent. Go buy him a coffee after the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes. I am asking the Leader whether he believes the Seanad has a role in reviewing legislation and in sending legislation or aspects of legislation that are wrong back to the Dáil. I would also ask other Senators who have proclaimed that they are for Seanad reform and Seanad retention, which I am-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: They want Seanad reform. The eyes of the general public are on this House at the moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: If the Seanad is ever going to do a service for the Irish people, it is to say "Sorry, parts of this legislation are wrong". I can understand the difficulties with child benefit and I welcome the fact the Minister yesterday announced she would be bringing forward a report. However, I cannot, and I do not think any colleague here in his or her right mind and right conscience can support cuts...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: I am appealing to all Members across the House, those of all parties and those of none, to particularly ensure today, on the respite care grant, that the amendments tabled are passed and that the Bill is sent back. I would say specifically to those who talk about Seanad reform and retention of the Seanad to stand up and actually show the worth of the Seanad, because I believe the Seanad has...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: There is a big gap of 20% in funding.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: They were.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Darragh O'Brien: You were sending out press releases.