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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 May 2015)

Shane Ross: We should ask it in. I do not think we should back away just because the individuals are particularly powerful. There are a couple of judges there but they would be very welcome to come and give evidence here.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 May 2015)

Shane Ross: The fact that they are audited is irrelevant.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (14 May 2015)

Shane Ross: The point is to whom are they are accountable.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (26 May 2015)

Shane Ross: 678. To ask the Minister for Health his views that the fair deal scheme unfairly prejudices those who have sold their family home and have a small cash reserve, as opposed to those who still have property, as outlined in attached correspondence (details supplied); if consideration is being given to a review of the deductions from cash assets where no property exists; and if he will make a...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (27 May 2015)

Shane Ross: Before I begin I wish to echo the words of Deputy McGrath about the deferred pensioners because this is not a footnote. It is one of the tenets of those of us who support, on the whole, the idea of a free market that it creates more wealth, and some of that wealth must be spent to defend the weak. It is a very serious point. A large amount of money will come into the Government's coffers...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Eligibility (28 May 2015)

Shane Ross: 173. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a national policy instructing council housing authorities to take redress compensation payments into account as income in assessing means for social housing applicants; if it is at the discretion of local council authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21161/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (9 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: 907. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts that have been made by his Department to assist a person (details supplied) who is an Irish citizen and who is currently being denied exit from Palestine through either the Israeli or Egyptian borders; if he is aware of the person's medical condition; the plans there are to assist the person to return to Ireland; and if he...

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: On a point of order, I ask the Minister-----

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: It is absolutely untrue.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: I ask the Minister to withdraw that.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: I did not.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: First of all the Minister said the Governor of the Central Bank, which is incorrect-----

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: -----and which he withdrew because he did not know what he was talking about.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: I ask the Minister to withdraw that.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: I thank the Minister for withdrawing that remark. I notice that the Minister for Finance had to whisper in his ear when he made that mistake. I would point out to him that he is wrong in his second remark as well. The Minister for Finance made exactly the same accusation in this House some years ago, which he has not yet withdrawn. No doubt he will take the opportunity-----

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: -----to do so. I am delighted that the Minister will do that.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: The fact of the matter is that I did not suggest that he be made chairman of the Bank of Ireland either. I put down a question about whether he was in the running, along with many other people. If the Minister wants to misinterpret that, as he does, it is no wonder he gets into so much trouble politically in this House and that he is now a Minister demoted rather than one promoted. If he...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Preschool Services (11 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: 138. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the current yearly costs of the programme of early childhood care and education, also known as the free preschool year; the projected costs for its expansion into a second year; if, in view of these plans, he will consider investing in primary schools with a view to delivering the preschool year in that setting; and if he will make a...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (11 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: With the absence of the clerk, we might not have an answer to this question. However, we have been back and forward with the investment committee of the wards of court. The latest was that we were to send it an invitation to attend the committee. Where does that stand at the moment?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Jun 2015)

Shane Ross: 865. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information regarding the section of the M50 between Exit 13 and Exit 14; the number of vehicles which passed through this section each month, over the past two years; the measurements of air and noise pollution that are available for this section; if available, if he will provide such measurements; when the surface...