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Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: Indeed it did, in a particular context. This is another example of the illiteracy of Sinn Féin in this regard. It sneaked up because of the instability that was introduced by Sinn Féin's position on the stability treaty-----

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: -----as well as the circumstances in Greece and the uncertainty about Spain. Yes, the rate did go up, but it now remains steady at 7%. That is a reduction of more than 100% compared to the rate two years ago, so we are doing something right. Sinn Féin has said it wants us to reach a position in which we do not have to borrow. Did the last three months not exist, or what? Was that not...

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: That is exactly what Sinn Féin said.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: I am talking about what the Senator said.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: The so-called realistic and comprehensive solutions that Sinn Féin is putting forward are fairly comprehensive, but they are not one bit realistic. Section 3 is the same as section 2. If we reject section 2, we reject section 3. The House has shown that we are not in favour of rejecting section 2, so it is unlikely we will reject section 3, although I suspect there will be a vote on it....

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: Everyone said that.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: The history of the Senator's party is very different from our economic history.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: The more one uses services, the more one pays.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: I share the concerns of Senator David Norris regarding the immunity of persons mentioned in section 5, as it could involve a grave issue. However, I have read the section and noted the words "in their official capacity". As Senator Thomas Byrne noted, it makes perfect that people acting in their official capacity under the section enjoy immunity. Those acting outside their official...

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: As Senator Thomas Byrne outlined, there are numerous examples where there is immunity for persons across all levels of international organisations, with the key term being acting in their "official capacity". If we were to drop that term, Senator David Norris would be exactly right in that people would enjoy immunity in doing whatever they wanted.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: When the section applies persons acting in an official capacity, it makes the workings of the ESM all the more efficient.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

John Gilroy: I add my voice to the calls that all the resources of the State be made available to deal with the flooding, particularly in Cork. I listened to the Cork county manager on "Morning Ireland" this morning who attributed the flooding to 50 mm of rain falling in four or five hours, which is the equivalent of about two months' rain and it overwhelmed the anti-flood measures put in place. I call...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

John Gilroy: I have in my hand a pre-qualification questionnaire, which is part of a tendering process sent out by UCD to provide third level online educational programmes. It is a standard document as part of a tendering process. However, what amazes and alarms me is that on page 6 one of the criteria for successful applicants is that the relevant turnover must be a minimum of €1 million. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

John Gilroy: It was privatised.

Seanad: Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

John Gilroy: On a point of order, the text of the Bill is not inconsistent with what the Minister of State is saying. If the intent of what the proposers say is not clear in the text of the Bill-----

Seanad: Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

John Gilroy: I certainly do.

Seanad: Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

John Gilroy: The Acting Chairman has given Senator John Crown a great deal of latitude in his contradicting of the Minister of State. That is rather unfair.

Seanad: Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

John Gilroy: That is inaccurate.

Seanad: Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

John Gilroy: How can Senator Barrett say that? Has the Senator an insight into this?

Seanad: Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

John Gilroy: Section 5.