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Retirement of Head Usher (6 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: On behalf of the Technical Group, I would like to join in saying farewell with great affection to Tom McGrath. It has always been one of my greatest nightmares that either Tom McGrath, or Denis, who was the manager of the bar, would write memoirs. I do not think any Member of the House would wish that to be done with any degree of sincerity or truth and I hope he does not do that. Having...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: In the context of the Government's long-promised judicial council Bill and in view of the fact that yesterday I introduced a Bill on the appointment of judges, will the Taoiseach indicate when the intends to introduce legislation - as promised - to remove the rampant cronyism that has been evident for many years in the appointment of judges?

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Bill, which gives us an opportunity to review the Government's strategy, or lack thereof, for the economy of the country. I note the bullish remarks made in the Minister's opening speech about the prospects for growth and the prospects for the economy. Generally, that is what one expects from a Minister for Finance in a position of this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: I thank the witnesses for coming along at short notice. I would like to ask two questions. Since this controversy broke out, what contact has Ms Feehily had with members of the Government?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: What did he say?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Did he make any suggestions to Ms Feehily about what she should or should not be doing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Just to be informative, what about the Tánaiste?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: He made a very public statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Did Ms Feehily respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Why not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Ms Feehily is available now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: What does she think?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Ms Feehily is not going to respond to what the Tánaiste says.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: He appealed to the Revenue Commissioners to change their minds about something. Did they reject his appeal?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Does Ms Feehily believe it is proper for politicians to put public pressure on the Revenue Commissioners to implement things in a certain way?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Who appoints the chairman of the Revenue Commissioners?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Therefore, Ms Feehily is a Government appointee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: How could Ms Feehily be removed from office?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Does Ms Feehily see the point I am making?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (7 Nov 2013)

Shane Ross: Those who are not as strong-minded as Ms Feehily might be subject to pressure from the people who appoint them. Is that possible?