Results 521-540 of 881 for speaker:Peter Power
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: We are still waiting for the Deputy's proposal.
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: The Deputy promised us his proposal.
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: We are still waiting for the Deputy's proposal.
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: The Deputy stated he would explain the Fine Gael proposal but he cannot explain it.
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: The Deputy stated he would explain it.
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: The Deputy simply cannot explain it.
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (14 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: In 2008, Ireland spent â¬920 million on Official Development Assistance (ODA). This represented approximately 0.59 % of our Gross National Product (GNP) and maintains Ireland's position as one of the most generous donors in the world on a per capita basis. For 2009, the total budget for ODA is expected to reach at least â¬696 million. Based on current projections this will represent at...
- Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (15 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: Ireland has played an important role internationally on the issue of alleviation of the debt burden on developing countries. The Government's policy strategy, which was prepared jointly by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Finance, was published in 2002. It supports the total cancellation of the debts of the world's poorest countries. A review of the strategy is now...
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (20 Oct 2009)
Peter Power: Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) is measured internationally as a percentage of Gross National Product (GNP). For 2009, total ODA is expected to reach â¬696 million. Based on current projections, this will represent at least 0.48% of GNP. This means that Ireland will maintain its position as one of the most generous donors in the world on a per capita basis. The Government has...
- Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (3 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: I propose to take Questions Nos. 764 and 773 together. Ireland has played an important role internationally on the issue of alleviation of the debt burden on developing countries. The Government's policy strategy, which was prepared jointly by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Finance, was published in 2002. It supports the total cancellation of the debts of the world's...
- Written Answers — Safety of Irish Aid Workers: Safety of Irish Aid Workers (3 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: The kidnapping, and eventual release, of Sharon Commins and Hilda Kawuki and the continuing ordeal of Fr. Michael Sinnott have highlighted the strength of the commitment demonstrated by aid workers and missionaries working with poor and vulnerable communities across the developing world. The security of aid workers is a priority for the Government, and for aid donors internationally. We...
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (3 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: The widespread food shortages which continue to affect millions of the most vulnerable people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) are a matter of serious concern. It is estimated that over one third of the population of the country is in need of food assistance. The situation is compounded by lack of access to safe drinking water, serious constraints in agricultural production...
- Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: It is, because it is untrue.
- Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: That is the real world.
- Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: When we took action the Labour Party ran away.
- Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: We stood up to it, but the Labour Party ran away from it.
- National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: I thank Deputy Burton for her amendment. This was an issue which arose on Committee Stage. The Minister indicated that he is agreeable to the broad thrust of including this aim and objective as part of the legislation. As the Deputy will be aware, he will introduce his own amendment to this section to deal with the issue and the proposal of Deputy Burton. The Minister's amendment inserts...
- National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: I understand that point. I am coming to that one.
- National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: He did.
- National Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2009)
Peter Power: He did that in the context of section 40, but the point is that in the case of projects which might be undertaken or in the way in which the aims and objectives of NAMA play out ultimately, some of those may not necessarily be permanent and it would not be appropriate to proscribe in some way certain developments which might otherwise be social and economically advantageous to the State but...