Results 4,081-4,100 of 32,583 for speaker:Richard Bruton

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will publish a progress report on the implementation of the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25458/08]

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Will the Taoiseach indicate whether statements contained in the programme for Government to the effect that this Administration will operate a responsible fiscal policy characterised by budget surpluses and a declining debt burden and that, under its plan, Ireland's net debt will be reduced to less than 3% by 2012 remain accurate? The most recent indication from the ESRI indicates that the...

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Surely, the Taoiseach does not pretend that the budget represents a medium-term strategy. It is an arithmetic projection of existing levels of services. There is no attempt to drive efficiency or find ways of economising in certain areas in order to provide resources for priorities. We have four difficult years ahead of us and we need a proper compass to guide us. Every time I ask the...

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Government is living from hand to mouth.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: These are the priorities the Government published.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach has to produce an alternative and let us scrutinise it.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach is running away from it.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach is continuing to steer the car while looking out the rear window.

Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: He has to look out the front.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: When he was Minister for Finance, the Taoiseach promised that the deposit protection scheme, protecting depositors in banks, would be reformed. The British authorities today announced legislation to provide three times more deposit protection for those investing in Northern Ireland than is provided for persons investing here. When will we see legislation in this regard? Does the Taoiseach...

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach's memory is short.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Expenditure: Defence Forces Expenditure (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces used in State ceremonies during 2007; the cost accrued by Defence Force involvement to the State and to the defence budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25957/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Training: Defence Forces Training (2 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Defence the human rights training provided for members of the Defence Forces, including subject matter, duration and upskilling requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25958/08]

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: It is definitely on the agenda.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle has disallowed a question on how the Government will next week obtain authority for proposed cutbacks of €500 million. My understanding is——

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: The point of order is on what basis is the Ceann Comhairle stating it is not in order to find out the basis of that authority. The Government must produce an order or a Supplementary Estimate——

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: I am just asking——

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: It is a point of order. We are entitled to know how these cutbacks will be imposed.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: Will we have a chance to examine them? The Ceann Comhairle is blocking the opportunity to find out how the business will be done.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Richard Bruton: The point is a debate does not give them authority.