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Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: I want to ask this question now. The euro is in dire danger. This morning, I heard President Barroso - as I am sure the Taoiseach did - come out with some sort of solution. He said that a year down the road, which he was suggesting as an early date, we will have a banking union. To me, however, that is not enough. It is just a partial solution but it might offer some solace for Ireland...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. The point I am trying to make is that this time next week we could be facing a catastrophic situation. I often wonder if the sense of urgency has been properly injected into not alone Members of this House but people outside. I take it from the Taoiseach's reply - perhaps he will confirm this - that he is in favour of a banking union. I believe it is a...

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: I would like to share time with Deputy Healy-Rae.

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: I think I welcome this Bill. I do not want to disturb the unanimity that exists in this House on it. My reservations in this regard are partly based on my ignorance or lack of experience of the difference between the International Financial Reporting Standards and the US GAAP facility and partly based on my in-built suspicions about any legislation that introduces deregulation of any sort...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Question 452: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to introduce legislation to provide a clear definition of the proof needed to establish a public right of way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28423/12]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Question 453: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his view on whether the recent Enniskerry, County Wicklow, right of way ruling sets such a high standard of proof for establishing the existence of a public right of way that it effectively abolished nearly all walking routes which would have been considered rights of way up to now; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the costs involved in the upkeep and maintenance of Farmleigh House, Dublin; the construction work that has been carried out on the building within the past 12 months; the costs of this construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28598/12]

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: The bid by Ryanair for Aer Lingus presents a double challenge to the Government. It presents a challenge on the financial front and it presents a political challenge as well. I note the Taoiseach's response to the leader of Fianna Fáil that it is not possible for the Government to veto the bid. On the financial side, it looks to me as if the €1.30 offer is pretty well a no brainer. I...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: I wish to accentuate the dangers of an 80% dominance in a sector of this type. There was a madcap proposal some ten years ago where Bank of Ireland wanted to merge with AIB, the consequences of which would have been catastrophic. The principle applies equally to the airlines. Thankfully that proposal went west, with, as I recall, the then Government's approval. I hope the Government will...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Reports that the Taoiseach has told the Cabinet not to speak publicly about sensitive budget issues must be welcomed, although I would have thought they would not know much about it because that budget will be written in Berlin by the Bundestag.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: I welcome the reports nevertheless. The important matters, which are a matter for the discretion of the Government, have been addressed by Cabinet Ministers in recent days and I particularly want to follow up the question about the Croke Park agreement in a specific way. The issue of increments in the public service-----

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: -----which was raised by the Minister for sport and also, in contradiction, by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign and Trade, is important.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: It is important for one reason, although not that increments are necessarily a bad thing.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Will the Taoiseach confirm if it is true that those increments are being paid to people at the very top end of the public service? Are people earning six figure sums of over €100,000 a year being paid that amount? If that is the case, that is an argument in itself for a reopening of the Croke Park agreement because it is unfair. I am sure the Taoiseach will acknowledge that people being...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: I want to reassure the Taoiseach that I will not be moving constituencies; I will leave that to the Minister, Deputy Shatter, Deputy White and any others who want to take that course of action.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Could the Taoiseach assure the House that those public servants at the top end who are on six figure sums - €2,000 a week or less - should be considered and targeted if they are receiving those sort of increments? He should certainly give consideration to those at the lower end who are getting increments but could he assure the House that those people who are getting so much money at times...

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Question 137: To ask the Taoiseach the amount the State has paid out in redundancy to the public sector under the Croke Park Agreement during its implementation; if he will clarify whether or not this period coincides with the recent announcement regarding savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31346/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Question 157: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount the State has paid out in redundancy to the public sector under the Croke Park Agreement during its implementation; if he will clarify whether or not this period coincides with the recent announcement regarding savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31343/12]

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will re-examine the administration of the block grant by the State Examination Commission; if the grant for all children attending a minority faith school, regardless of the child's faith, is paid to the SEC; if this is the case, to then determine the reason majority faith families are excluded from applying for a grant to the...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (26 Jun 2012)

Shane Ross: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount the State has paid out in redundancy to the public sector under the Croke Park Agreement during its implementation; if he will clarify whether or not this period coincides with the recent announcement regarding savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30571/12]