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Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important but unfortunate debate. The Fianna Fáil-Green Party Government tells us we had a great time in the boom years. The policies of the people opposite - they do not deserve the title of "Minister" - brought this country to the edge of the abyss. Deputy Moloney has been part of the Government for the past ten to 15 years. The reason we are...

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: The truth always hurts.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: The Government protected its friends and colleagues in the banks and elsewhere who filled the coffers of the Fianna Fáil Party and enabled it to win election after election. That is the reason we are where we are.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: It is unfortunate that because the truth hurts, the Minister of State has decided to intervene to try to protect himself and Fianna Fáil Party cronies outside the House.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: The Fianna Fáil Party got carried away for the past 15 years.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: If I was to name them all, I would be here until tomorrow and my five minutes' speaking time would be wasted.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: The Minister of State knows who the cronies are who have funded Fianna Fáil for years. With the help of the Government, the individuals in question have brought the country to its knees.

Macroeconomic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: People are afraid of where the Government is leading the country. As Deputy O'Donnell stated, the only way to lead the country out of the crisis is to have a general election. An election would give citizens an opportunity to give a clear mandate to a new Government to lead us out of the current problems. I listened attentively to speaker after speaker yesterday and not one Minister...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Kehoe: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the full 50% single farm payment was not made to a person (details supplied); when they can expect to receive the outstanding payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39537/10]

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: It would be better if the Taoiseach was silent.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason increasing numbers of returning emigrants who declare their intention to stay, have family ties and produce evidence of disconnection with their previous place of residence are being refused social welfare benefits on the basis of the habitual residence rule; the guidelines on which deciding officers are operating; and if he...

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 21 October 2010, if she will confirm the requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39699/10]

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: He abandoned the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: There is only one big issue, but the Government keeps running away.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: On a point of order-----

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Varadkar asked for time to be set aside later today or tomorrow.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: May I speak?

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: Can we hear from the Government Whip?

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: I am asking the Government Whip to meet after the Order of Business to see if we can set aside time today or tomorrow to debate the issue. Deputy Varadkar has made the proposal and I am looking for a reply. It is either "Yes" or "No".

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Paul Kehoe: I am looking for direction from you, a Cheann Comhairle. Perhaps you could direct the Government Whip to give a reply to me.