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Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: When one goes to Croke Park, one supports Tipperary. No distinction is made. This could cost larger wholesalers such as Gleeson's and Britvic, which has more than 800 employees, in excess of €1 million. That will have an effect on jobs. Will the Minister of State indicate what will be done in response to this issue? A significant number of jobs are at risk. It is somewhat similar to...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: The Senator has one minute left.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Is this a point of order?

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: There is no provision for giving way unless there is a point of order.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Senator White has one minute remaining.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I ask the Senator to conclude.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: We cannot afford to pay such fees to the banks.

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well with the legislation. I am pleased to have an opportunity to say a few words on this exciting Bill. This is also an exciting time for Coillte. As Senator Ó Brolcháin stated, poorer parts of the country have a golden opportunity to make progress, through Coillte, in alternative energy and forestry. I concur with Senator Coffey on...

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: It is not on the amendment in any case.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: He is turning green.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Group 2 deals with a true and fair view of profit and loss accounts, the subject matter of amendments Nos. 3 and 4.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Group 3 deals with publishing information and purchase of own shares and is the subject matter of amendment No. 5.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I wish the Minister of State and his staff, the Cathaoirleach, all Members, the Whips and the staff a happy Christmas.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, back again to the House. He is probably the Minister who has most often visited this House. SECTION 1.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: Amendments Nos. 8 and 13 were grouped to be discussed together, but we are discussing them individually, which is why this discussion is taking place. We have gone past the stage at which the Senator could have moved amendment No. 8, but he can speak to it, I presume.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: And a constructive Opposition not putting them up to it.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Paddy Burke: I have a question about the section. Section 1 refers to the Schedule which lists the companies which are exempt from the pay cut. The Minister of State should clarify the position on Anglo Irish Bank. Although Anglo Irish Bank is now a semi-State body, it is not among the 23 organisations listed in the Schedule as being exempt from the pay cut. I presume its absence from the list means...