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Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether membership of the Schengen Agreement would bring enormous benefits to our country; if serious consideration will be given to signing this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18127/10]

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: It is a big issue in County Kildare.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: I wish to share time with Deputies Conlon, White, O'Rourke and Treacy.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: We are living in very difficult times and very few families are living as comfortably as they did 12 or 24 months ago, either through changes in employment or reduced incomes. Most families are finding it difficult. Whether a party is in Government or in Opposition, strong leadership is required.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: Excusez-moi, s'il vous plaît.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: I apologise for getting off to a false start earlier.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: As I informed the Ceann Comhairle, I will be sharing my time.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: The majority of families are finding the going difficult. Whether it is due to a lack of employment, reduced incomes or so on, they are feeling the pinch. Whether one is in government or opposition, strong leadership is required. It is important that Deputies, in our actions and whatever words we utter, be sincere and responsible. We are in a privileged position and it is important to...

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: Maybe it is, but the Deputy should let me finish.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: Deputy Kenny got word that the Government's intention was for the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to announce on 14 October a pay cut for Ministers. Wanting to be the first out of the traps, Deputy Kenny decided he would go for 5%.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: I will read it for Deputy English.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: On 11 October, The Irish Times wrote: "Afterwards Mr. Kenny was heard to say to his colleagues: 'Sorry to land you in that there.'" It also wrote: "Out of seven senior figures available for comment last night, only three said they would follow the leader's example."

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: That type of knee-jerk reaction is typical of what the country does not need, but it is what we are dealing with again today. The issue of current Members receiving ministerial pensions has often been discussed in recent years. Some Members in this and the Upper House decided to forgo their pensions while they were still in receipt of Dáil or Seanad salaries. In a number of cases, this...

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: Where is the Bill which, as he informed the House last week, he proposes to introduce? Deputy Kenny was definite that such as Bill would be forthcoming.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Seán Power: If that is the case, Deputy Kenny must be keeping it to himself. It is his little secret. That is not the type of leadership the country needs or deserves. It is obvious that Deputy Kenny cannot differentiate between what the country needs and what it wants. Members have dealt with this matter in their own way. A great deal of attention has focused on former Ministers, most of whom have...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18861/10]

Written Answers — Crime Scene Clean-up: Crime Scene Clean-up (12 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied with the procedure in place dealing with crime and trauma scene clean-up; her views on the introduction of guidelines in relation to crime and trauma scene clean-up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19502/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for a certification of naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19383/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (12 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19387/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (12 May 2010)

Seán Power: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current strength of the Garda; his plans on recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19487/10]