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- Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: You and yours caused the mess.
- Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Which the Government created.
- Irish Economy: Motion (18 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: They rejected the Government on the matter.
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the impact of the proposed public sector pension levy is equitable on those on middle incomes in particular, with those on middle incomes expected to lose a higher proportion of their take-home pay due to the impact of tax relief on pension contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6357/09]
- Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (18 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the recent discussions, negotiations or other activities undertaken by him or his officials regarding the recapitalisation of Irish Nationwide, Irish Life & Permanent and EBS respectively; if he will provide an estimate of the cost to the Exchequer of such recapitalisations; if it is his intention to fund such recapitalisation by utilising assets...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the six year waiting times for rheumatology services in some parts of the country; if her attention has been drawn to a recommendation in a report compiled for the Health Service Executive that the number of rheumatologists should be more than doubled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6557/09]
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Question 216: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of a lack of funding provided by him, Naas Town Council, County Kildare is not in a position to build an extension to one of its houses in which there is overcrowding (details supplied); and if he will investigate this matter. [6934/09]
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle regularly states he is bound by the rules as laid down by the Members.
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: The Ceann Comhairle is also bound by precedent and previous decisions made by the Chair and his predecessors. There is a great deal of precedent for allowing a Member to request a debate on a particularly pressing issue. The only time the Ceann Comhairle seems to allow it is if the leaders of the main parties raise a matter. In defence of Deputy à Caoláin and my colleague, Deputy Jan...
- Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: There is a precedent.
- Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (24 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of workplace inspections carried out by the labour inspectorate in 2008; the way this compares with the same period in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7280/09]
- Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (24 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of labour inspectors currently employed by the National Employment Rights Authority; the number of labour inspectors currently available for assignment on normal duties; the number currently in training following recruitment; the status of the recruitment campaign to increase the labour...
- Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (24 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in renewing the bilateral agreement with Vietnam for the adoption of Vietnamese children by Irish couples; and if she will ensure that a new agreement is in place by the end of April 2009. [7301/09]
- Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: That is what we are saying.
- Leaders' Questions (25 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: The people do not have confidence.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: A Member is entitled to ask about secondary legislation.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: If the Taoiseach does not know the answer today, he can answer tomorrow.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: That is better than saying the Deputy should table a question.
- Anti-Social Behaviour. (25 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons, broken down between children and adults, given anti-social behaviour warnings since the new system came into operation; the number of anti-social behaviour orders sought, in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7610/09]
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)
Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, a letter was issued from the Ceann Comhairle's office to Deputy Joan Burton concerning amendments we had tabled. Amendments Nos. 38, 39 and 45 were deemed to be outside the scope of the Bill. I think that is a mistake and I cannot believe that it could be so.