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Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Very good.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: There are three of us.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We delivered.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Deputy's time is up. In fairness, we all have our time.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Your time is up.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I welcome the fact that the adjustment in the budget was €600 million less than the proposed €3.1 billion. Deputies in this House argued for a cut of €3.1 billion but it was a key achievement for us on this side of the House to maintain the adjustment at €2.5 billion. There is no doubt the situation remains difficult.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I concur with the sentiments that were previously eloquently expressed by the two Deputies to my left, Deputy Mattie McGrath and Deputy Healy-Rae, in welcoming the retention of the 9% VAT rate. That was an important initiative and is one that has worked well. For an economy that in many ways is struggling outside The Pale, it was very important in terms of tourism and tourism-related...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: For years, groups of people have not benefited in any shape or form from what is on offer in that they qualified for nothing. Free GP care for children aged five and under is a key Labour Party initiative.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I am delighted that its introduction has now been announced because there are people in middle Ireland who are squeezed to such an extent that when their child coughs at night-----

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: -----they will look into their wallet and weigh up the €50 charge.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: I did not interrupt you, Deputy Mattie McGrath, so would you ever shut your mouth?

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: That is a key initiative and it is worth a lot to people who are squeezed. It is also worth a lot to young couples who are struggling and who are doing their best to survive. Two and a half years into the lifetime of the Government we have seen that particular policy introduced.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Another issue of importance was the safeguarding of class sizes for a third successive year. That is most important. There was much interpretation of pupil-teacher ratios. The budget has assuaged much fear and has calmed nerves. Hiring 1,400 new teachers for primary and post-primary schools is very important. I welcome the construction initiative. It will weed out the black economy and...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: Fianna Fáil's national recovery plan called for €1.5 billion extra in social protection cuts in the budget.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: The Government is getting there although progress is slow. The progress is needed and it is welcome.

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We have 3,000 jobs a month.

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: We do. We create 3,000 a month.

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: It is £65 a week in the North.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (17 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance the process by which a hospital/ clinic may be placed on the approved list of institutions for the purpose of claiming health or medical expenses relief; specifically if due consideration will be given to the addition of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43996/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (23 Oct 2013)

Michael McCarthy: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on transport provision for a child (details supplied) in County Cork; when arrangements will be put in place to facilitate this child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45274/13]