Results 341-360 of 475 for speaker:Beverley Flynn

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Beverley Flynn: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The Minister for Finance has set out in stark terms the position in which we find ourselves. It costs €55 billion to run Ireland in a given year. Our tax receipts are down to €37 billion. We are borrowing, not just for capital projects, but also to meet day-to-day expenses and pay nurses, gardaí and teachers. We cannot continue...

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Beverley Flynn: I thank the Deputy for pointing out the obvious. The decision to which I refer will have a major impact on public servants whose contribution is valued. I have the height of admiration for nurses and stood with them when they sought additional pay. However, the sad reality is that public servants can only be paid if sufficient money is garnered from tax receipts. The advantages they have...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Feb 2009)

Beverley Flynn: Question 232: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress of Belmullet, Foxford and Charlestown-Bellaghy sewerage schemes in County Mayo. [3686/09]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Feb 2009)

Beverley Flynn: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding the application by Mayo County Council for a foreshore licence in order to facilitate the proposed Belmullet sewerage scheme, County Mayo. [3685/09]

Banking System: Motion (25 Feb 2009)

Beverley Flynn: I wish to share time with several Deputies.

Banking System: Motion (25 Feb 2009)

Beverley Flynn: I am pleased to speak to the motion. It is very important to give confidence to international markets about our financial sector and long-term future. It is critically important that we do so at this time. There is little point in coming to the House and providing bank guarantees and for recapitalisation of the two main banks at a cost of €7 billion to the taxpayer if we continue to talk...

Banking System: Motion (25 Feb 2009)

Beverley Flynn: It is because the people are demanding it. We have a collective responsibility to ensure it becomes a reality. It is also important that those found guilty of wrongdoing are brought to justice. The people must see that these issues are being addressed as a matter of urgency. The Government and the House will do so, but there is a collective responsibility on all Members to do so in a...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (11 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a decision has been taken to shorten the season for a tourist site (details supplied); and the cost savings involved in making this decision. [10282/09]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (11 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the scheme of community support for older people will be extended to provide support for carbon monoxide alarms. [10281/09]

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the pre-budget statements. The approach by the Government so far in dealing with the economic downturn has been unfolding day on day. The situation has changed day after day.

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: No economic analyst in the world or even anyone on the Opposition benches either in the past 12 months or prior to that could have forecast what happened.

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: They did not, actually. They absolutely did not. If the Deputies opposite would give me an opportunity——

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: We will have plenty opportunity to have the benefit of their wisdom and we look forward to that with great interest.

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: The problems being faced in Ireland are global. Obviously the Deputies opposite do not realise that. I did not think I was saying something new, but obviously it is coming as news to those on the Opposition benches. However, the problems are global. Countries which in the past had similar problems to Ireland's have recovered and achieved social and economic success, as we will also. It...

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: I beg the Deputy's pardon on that. I have already stated in my first sentence that the situation has been unfolding and continues to unfold. We may yet see further changes.

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: That needs to be recognised. On 7 April I hope we might get some support from the Opposition. We would like to think we would have an integrated approach to dealing with the problem and a plan over five years, with the Opposition's support with the help of God.

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: It is because I am talking about the national interest, which is obviously something that is not close to Deputy Durkan's heart.

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: The national interest is in the interest of every person in my constituency and in Deputy Durkan's.

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: We have a five-year objective that has been highlighted by the Taoiseach in the House today. The objective is to bring the budget deficit below 3% by 2013. We have signed up to that commitment under the Stability and Growth Pact. There has been much talk today about the 9.5% GDP deficit this year and whether we will maintain that figure. I believe we need to keep as close to that as...

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Beverley Flynn: We must restore our international reputation as far as the financial markets are concerned. The Opposition has done a fair bit to undermine that and it must take responsibility.