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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Some people might try to forget about Donegal. However, I am of the view that Donegal is part of this State. Why should the sovereign Government on this part of the island reduce the allocation in respect of the project to €50 million?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: No, this is a very important point.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The Taoiseach made an announcement to the effect that €50 million would be provided. However, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, stated on radio the previous evening that this would not represent the way forward.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I am calling for the Ministers for Public Expenditure and Reform, Finance and Transport, Tourism and Sport to come before the House to explain why various capital expenditure projects are being cut and why 9,000 people will not have jobs next year.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Will the Leader clarify-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: -----the position with regard to the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Penrose? Is the Deputy still a Minister of State?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Media speculation regarding this matter is rife-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: -----and that is destabilising the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: It must be the Estonia team.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: And girls.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I do not have the information but I am sure the Tánaiste is well aware of them but I can provide the list.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Making students pay is not the answer. Students should not have to carry the cost.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Does the Minister, Deputy Hogan, agree with that?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I support the call by all Senators, and the proposed amendment to the Order of Business, for the Minister for Education and Skills to come to the House to discuss third level education, its funding and teaching posts in the education sector, which was mentioned by Senator Healy Eames. The Minister appears to be implying that there will be 2,500 fewer teachers in the system over the next few...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I have a question. I am calling for a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: The words used this morning by the Union of Students in Ireland were "betrayal", "let down" and "used", because the Labour Party and Deputy Ruairí Quinn gained votes on the back of a solemn signature.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: That is the fact. The other issue I wish to raise is my disappointment, to say the least, at the manner in which the Water Services (Amendment) Bill is being brought through the House today. Following pressure from this side of the House, we were promised last week that each speaker would be allowed as much time as possible and that the Bill would be discussed for as long as necessary. Now,...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: Will it continue next week?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Ó Domhnaill: I accept the Leader's comments. Every Member of the House who wishes to speak on Second Stage about the septic tank charges should be afforded the opportunity to do so, even if the debate runs into next week and the following week. It is a major issue for the public so I hope the Leader will facilitate that.