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- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: No Opposition has ever alleged that, as far as I am aware.
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: It was once said about a small party that no longer exists in this House.
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: The other issue I wish to discuss is the question of balance. It is primarily for the RTE Authority and, beyond that, the new broadcasting authority to ensure that balance is provided. Generally speaking, this should not be the role of Governments or politicians or parties. There are people who ring journalists and broadcasting channels regularly to complain of bias of this or that sort....
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: ââwhere we have to be restrained in commentary. It is as if a person used freedom of speech to shout in this House or in a crowded place, "Fire, fire." The question of balance also cropped up in reference to the referendum on the Lisbon treaty. Obviously, I cannot fault in any way RTE or other broadcasting stations for fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. I have serious...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: At present the Office of Public Works has no vacancies in County Wexford or in South Leinster which could be filled by transfer at general operative level. However, any general operative in OPW can apply for a transfer, which would be considered in the event of a suitable vacancy arising.
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: The number of properties purchased, leased, built or under construction under the Decentralisation Programme are outlined in the following tables. The numbers in occupation to date is a matter for each individual Department. Note: The following table does not include â¬24m approximately in respect of furniture, total rent, VAT on fit outs, surveys and fees, per cent for art scheme and other...
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: It is proposed to construct new premises on the Old Garda Station site to accommodate the Department of Social & Family Affairs' Local Office and Social Welfare Inspectorate. The project is at the initial stages of planning. Proceeding with the project to construction will depend on the availability of funding.
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (14 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: The Decentralisation Programme is being reviewed in the context of the forthcoming Budget. I will be in a better position to advise in relation to the Dungarvan project following announcement of the Budget details.
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: The provision of permanent accommodation for a District HQ at Laytown, Co. Meath is currently under consideration and is subject to the identification of a suitable property solution and the availability of capital funds. In the interim, OPW may provide temporary additional accommodation at the existing station facility.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: The budget for 2009 needed to be formulated against the backdrop of a strong downturn in the domestic and much of the global economy and the recent worldwide crisis in financial confidence. Decisive Government action has been needed to arrest the deterioration on both fronts. With regard to the banking crisis, the Government's leadership in giving guarantees of liabilities under a scheme now...
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: I expect to.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: I assure the Senator they are full in Tipperary.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: That is a fair point.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: On the research side.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: I thank all Senators for their contributions to the debate on the budget and I will respond to some points. First, for the information of the House, while we have been speaking, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, has published the scheme which is subject to the approval of the Houses of the Oireachtas, the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008. Senators Ross and...
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: He accused the Government of decimating rural Ireland and at the same time not killing off decentralisation. The decentralisation programme is very important to rural Ireland.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: The Senator has not studied the budget.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: Perhaps the Senator will speak to the chairman of his parliamentary party who warmly welcomed the announcement.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: I am responding to the Senator rather than attacking him. One thing I missed in the debate, except through hints, was an absence of a constructive alternative. Points were made about the different measures, including for example, that taxation and expenditure will cause pain. As Senator Butler said, that is true. The only alternative I heard was explicitly stated by Senator Harris and was...
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Martin Mansergh: A number of agencies are being amalgamated.