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Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: Our economy has been badly damaged-----

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: The Minister is not solely responsible for what has happened to our economy. Former taoisigh Deputies Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen and former Minister Deputy Micheál Martin have collective responsibility for what has happened to the economy in the past three years.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: I accept that Members opposite may be touchy because they must face the people in four weeks time.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: Members on the Government side should stay quiet when other Members are speaking. There has been a sense of arrogance displayed by Government representatives during the day. Perhaps they should stand up and make speeches themselves if they wish to do so.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: They should show courtesy when Members of the House speak and they must accept responsibility for what they have done to the country.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: There is never a wrong time and I am trying to speak on the Finance Bill, but it is clear Members opposite are not happy for me to speak about the impact of the Bill.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: We have made speeches on the Finance Bill on many occasions and pointed out the impact it has had on those affected. There is a sense that somehow we must not acknowledge the hardship this Bill will inflict on people.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: I have never been given the opportunity to say what I wish to say here.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: This is the sort of thing that gives this House a bad name.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: I have not-----

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: I respect the Chair but the Cathaoirleach disrespected me.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: I conclude by thanking not just the staff of the House, but every civil servant in every Department for the work they do. I wish the Minister well. The problem with our political system is it is very adversarial and we acknowledge that in the debate. That is how the system works.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Liam Twomey: It is important I take the opportunity to wish my colleagues in Fianna Fáil the best. I also wish the best of luck to my colleagues on this side of the House.

Written Answers — Smoking Prevalence: Smoking Prevalence (12 Apr 2011)

Liam Twomey: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the measures he will take to reduce the incidence of smoking which has risen to the level of the pre-smoking ban in public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7530/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Liam Twomey: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason staffing levels for allied health care professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists in County Wexford are significantly below surrounding counties; if he will confirm that the elimination of such inequalities of health care provision was in the mission statement of the...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (13 Apr 2011)

Liam Twomey: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if changes to the present milk superlevy regime are envisaged to allow Irish dairy farmers to prepare for the abolition of the milk quota in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7753/11]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (13 Apr 2011)

Liam Twomey: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to establish a unified food marketing board for Irish food products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7752/11]

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (19 Apr 2011)

Liam Twomey: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding available to athletes preparing for the 2012 Olympics; the amount he will spend on Ireland's involvement in the Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8577/11]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (20 Apr 2011)

Liam Twomey: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding policy on freight transportation by rail; if he is in discussion with CIE regarding the future of rail freight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8579/11]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (20 Apr 2011)

Liam Twomey: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with CIE regarding the future of Rosslare Europort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8578/11]