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Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: Fianna Fáil knocked me out of a Dáil seat in 2002 by its action.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: If the Government got out now it would get its answer.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: The Deputy and his party are in government and it is their job to do that. He should not look to Fine Gael for answers.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: He should have used a calculator.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: That is progress.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: I have seen it all now. Has Fianna Fáil learned nothing from the history of the State? Did the Taoiseach not state that he wanted to set Seán Lemass as his role model and follow his dynamic leadership in building a new Ireland and in making brave decisions for the good of all Irish people? These were his words only a few months ago when he assumed the office of Taoiseach. I now know...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: When I look at our two financial wizards, the two Brians, I am reminded of those famous black and white films in de Valera's time, when I was still going to school, of two fellows in black suits, one of whom said to the other: "This is another fine mess you have got me into." In the current Taoiseach's budget speech last year, he stated the national development plan was his top priority....

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: The only person with a smirk on his face last week was the former Deputy and Minister of State who now wears a hard hat. He may need a full-face helmet by the time of the next budget not only to hide his face but to protect his neck. The fishing industry is faced with serious difficulties. I am reminded of the saying, "A rising tide raises all boats". The fishing boats are rising and...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: That is true. Deputy O'Rourke is of my vintage and in my league. The Government's actions are despicable. Elderly people were not told that the provision of medical cards for all over 70s was merely a temporary measure. Will there now be means testing in respect of free travel and electricity and telephone allowances? Is this the thin edge of the wedge? I am trying to instil some...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: What will the Government do next? What is the position in regard to the new schools promised for the past years in Clonakilty, Kinsale, Castletownbere, Skibbereen and Bantry? The staff at these schools are teaching their pupils in totally unsuitable accommodation. Files on these projects have been sitting on desks, collecting mould, in the Department of Education and Science for the past...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) (Resumed) (23 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: Deputy O'Rourke would have to join my party to get that privilege.

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: They have gone underground.

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: That is the greatest conversion since St. Paul went on the road to Damascus.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: Is the Taoiseach going to do another U-turn?

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: Tell that to the teachers.

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: The Minister is going back eight years.

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: What happened to the Celtic tiger?

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: The Government promised a reduction in class sizes.

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: What happened to the Celtic tiger?

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

P J Sheehan: They are gone underground.