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Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The only difference between the Deputy and Fianna Fáil is a piece of carpet.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: We are not allowed to use them here.

Seanad: Public Policy and Planning: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: This is my first visit to Seanad Éireann and I hope we will have an enlightened debate on the Central Statistics Office. I am grateful for the opportunity to address the House on the important role official statistics continue to play in developing public policy in Ireland and planning for the future. As Minister of State with responsibility for the Central Statistics Office, CSO, I am keen...

Seanad: Public Policy and Planning: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Like a small farmer.

Seanad: Public Policy and Planning: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Senators for the positive contributions they made to this debate. This discussion reveals the high level of interest in this House and in society in general in official statistics and the CSO. For good reason, people are more aware than ever of statistical facts and figures. The CSO publishes a vast amount of information on economic and social issues that affect each and every one...

Seanad: Public Policy and Planning: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I was surprised at such an experienced Senator coming up with such a statement. I thank all Senators for their contributions and for the welcome I received.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: It is a pity he did not show the same concern when he was in Government.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: When did he show responsibility on the matter?

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Remember the IMF.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I apologise.

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: He does not want to hear that.

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Adams is new to the Republic and he has a lot of catching up to do.

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy should check the record.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy should speak up. I cannot hear him.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: We discuss what to do for the country after Fianna Fáil's time in office.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Defence who is unable to be present but he has addressed the issue on a number of occasions, including in the Lower House a few weeks ago. I am aware that he will meet Senator Landy and others and he is giving his time generously to meet delegations from the areas that people think are affected. I assure the House that no decision has been made on...

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: It simply has not registered with them that the electorate saw through their bluff last February and comprehensively rejected the outmoded form of politics in which they engaged. People want the truth, not bluster; they want effective action, not platitudes.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I did not interrupt the Senator once. Can I be afforded the same manners as I afforded him during his contribution?

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The motion is completely at odds with the policy pursued by Fianna Fáil in government; it is mischievous and it is scare mongering of the worst type. It does nothing to help the Defence Forces and causes unnecessary worry to members of the force and their families. When in government, the party implemented two programmes of barrack closures and it closed ten barracks in all. I have no...

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The magnesia has spread right up through the building because the Senators on the opposite side of the House are suffering from the very same magnesia.