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Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if the relatives of those killed in the Ballymurphy massacre by the British army in August 1971 have requested a meeting with him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43740/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the statement made by the Taoiseach during his visit to Derry on 23 January when he indicated the economies North and South should work together to tackle the economic downturn, help to provide people with value for money and address cost issues. Recognising the current traffic is from South to North and it is not that long ago since it was from North to South does the Taoiseach...

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is real hurt and pain which require address. As the former Taoiseach did in terms of meeting and engaging with such groups, will the Taoiseach indicate a willingness also to meet with this particular group of families? I urge that he acknowledge in the affirmative.

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the Ballymurphy families?

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On my own behalf and on behalf of the Sinn Féin Members and our party, I extend our deepest sympathy to Tony's family and friends. His loss will be felt especially by the people of Dublin Central for whom he was a diligent and dedicated elected representative over many years. As a former French and history teacher, Tony had among his pupils my colleague, Deputy Ó Snodaigh. Perhaps the...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a question on the ordering of business.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It certainly is. I would like clarification from the Taoiseach on the ordering of business for today and tomorrow. Are the reported negotiations with the banks on the recapitalisation proposals of some €8 billion——

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is relevant to what we are being asked to address.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want clarification from the Taoiseach on this matter. If one is offering €8 billion in public moneys to the banks, then one should be in the driving seat in terms of what is required regarding addressing changes in corporate governance, management, controls and regulation for the banks.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is nothing at all to be negotiated. We should be laying down what is required. If the public price is €8 billion, then that is what it must be.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Changes, however, must be introduced as the public expects.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On that legislation, will the Taoiseach be more specific on the legislation that he clearly indicated was required in order to facilitate the signalled pension levy on people in the public service? I raised an earlier question regarding the banks and there should be no mistake that what we have just agreed are expenditure measures for the stabilisation of the public finances. We are talking...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is legislation being drafted by Government——

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to address the issues of governance, management, regulation and all similar issues regarding the banking institutions that are now the focus of Government attention in this recapitalisation proposal? If legislation is being drafted, when will that be presented to the House? There is to be a very regressive and punitive cut in the child care supplement, which will generate a paltry...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My question is on legislation.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is there a legislative requirement in order to facilitate that very serious cut, which will bring about a paltry saving? There will be very serious consequences for those depending on it and it is likely to force women out of work as a result.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will have to wait and see about that.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek clarification on the detail given to the House by the Taoiseach. It is hardly appropriate that what we are being told is taking place is a negotiation.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Surely this is not the case when public moneys of the order of €8 billion are involved.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government, on behalf of the public purse, must be quite firm in its approach. There should be no room for those who want independent and individual advantage.